A PAIRING GUIDE
What wine goes with bbq ribs?
Bbq Ribs: Zinfandel.
The short answer
For bbq ribs, start with Zinfandel. Why it works: a little ripe sweetness balances salt and spice.
The wines to reach for
- Zinfandel: jammy, bramble, warm spice. Zinfandel is rich and full-bodied, with soft, moderate tannin and moderate acidity, with a touch of ripe sweetness. A little oak is common. Home turf: Lodi & Dry Creek, Puglia.
Where to look
Good places to find these styles include Russian River Valley and Paso Robles.
From menus we hold
- Lychee Wood Roasted Iberico Pork Spareribs (4 Pieces) at Jade Dragon: Craggy Range, Te Muna, Pinot Noir (2023). Light as a thought, and just as hard to put down.
- Lychee Wood Roasted Iberico Pork Spareribs at Jade Dragon: Weingut Bründlmayer, Reserve, Pinot Noir (2019). A silk ribbon tied loosely around something worth waiting for.
The same wines also suit
Quick answers
What wine goes with bbq ribs?
Zinfandel. a little ripe sweetness balances salt and spice.
Red or white wine with bbq ribs?
Red: Zinfandel.
Pairing logic from the Sommurai pairing engine and the grape facts of our table. Taste is personal: treat this as a starting point.
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