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What wine goes with shrimp?

Shrimp is sweet and mild, so crisp whites and dry rosé shine: Sauvignon Blanc, Albariño, Pinot Grigio or Prosecco.

The rule: Garlicky or spicy shrimp? More fruit. Simple shrimp? More acidity.

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Shrimp

The 3 best wines with shrimp

  1. Albariño

    1 Albariño Light, crisp white

    Citrus and sea-salt notes: perfect with garlic shrimp.

    Serve 45-50°F From $14

  2. Sauvignon Blanc

    2 Sauvignon Blanc Light, crisp white

    Bright acidity for shrimp cocktail and grilled shrimp.

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

  3. Rosé

    3 Rosé Dry pink wine

    Great with shrimp tacos and summer barbecues.

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

Best on a budget: Pinot Grigio from Alto Adige or Spanish rosado.

Also good

Pinot Grigio / Pinot GrisProseccoCavaRiesling

What to avoid

  • Heavy, oaky reds. They swamp the shrimp.

It depends how you cook it

If you’re having…Pour
Shrimp scampiPinot Grigio or unoaked Chardonnay.
Spicy shrimpOff-dry Riesling.
Shrimp and gritsChardonnay or Grenache rosé.

Shrimp is a blank canvas

Shrimp itself is mild and slightly sweet, so the seasoning decides the wine. Garlic, lemon and butter point to crisp whites like Albariño and Pinot Grigio. Chili and spice point to off-dry Riesling. Grilled shrimp with smoky char works with dry rosé.

Avoid heavy reds and very oaky whites: they swamp the delicate meat.

Frequently asked questions

What wine goes with shrimp scampi?

A crisp Pinot Grigio, Albariño or unoaked Chardonnay matches the garlic, butter and lemon.

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