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Vegetarian · Wine pairing

What wine goes with grilled vegetables?

Charred veggies love herbal, lively wines: Sauvignon Blanc, Grüner Veltliner, dry rosé, or a light-to-medium red like Cabernet Franc or Grenache.

The rule: Green veggies → green-tasting whites. Smoky, sweet veggies → soft reds.

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Grilled vegetables

The 3 best wines with grilled vegetables

  1. Sauvignon Blanc

    1 Sauvignon Blanc Light, crisp white

    Herbal notes match zucchini, peppers and asparagus.

    Serve 45-50°F From $10; Sancerre $25+

  2. Rosé

    2 Rosé Dry pink wine

    Fresh and versatile for a mixed grill.

    Serve 45-50°F From $10; top Provence $25+

  3. Cabernet Franc

    3 Cabernet Franc Medium-bodied red

    Bell-pepper notes echo roasted peppers and eggplant.

    Serve 58-62°F Loire bottles from $15

Best on a budget: Côtes de Provence rosé or Touraine Sauvignon.

Also good

Grüner VeltlinerGrenache (Garnacha)Tempranillo (Rioja)Sangiovese (Chianti)Carménère

What to avoid

  • Oaky, buttery whites. They taste heavy against charred vegetables.

It depends how you cook it

If you’re having…Pour
Grilled portobelloPinot Noir or Merlot.
RatatouilleGrenache or Provence rosé.
AsparagusGrüner Veltliner or Sauvignon Blanc.

Frequently asked questions

What wine goes with vegetables?

Sauvignon Blanc and Grüner Veltliner handle green vegetables; rosé and Grenache suit smoky, grilled ones.

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