A PAIRING GUIDE
What wine goes with ceviche?
Ceviche: Sauvignon Blanc and Albarino.
The short answer
For ceviche, start with Sauvignon Blanc and Albarino. Why it works: high acidity cleans the palate and cuts richness, so each bite of ceviche tastes fresh again.
The wines to reach for
- Sauvignon Blanc: zesty, herbal, citrus. Sauvignon Blanc is medium-bodied, with almost no tannin and high, racy acidity, finishing dry. It is usually made with little or no oak. Home turf: Loire, Marlborough.
- Albarino: saline, peach, sea spray. Albarino is medium-bodied, with almost no tannin and high, racy acidity, finishing dry. It is usually made with little or no oak. Home turf: Rías Baixas, Vinho Verde.
Where to look
Good places to find these styles include Sancerre, Pessac-Léognan, Rías Baixas and Ribeira Sacra.
The same wines also suit
goat cheese, oysters, shellfish and octopus.
Quick answers
What wine goes with ceviche?
Sauvignon Blanc and Albarino. high acidity cleans the palate and cuts richness, so each bite of ceviche tastes fresh again.
Red or white wine with ceviche?
White or sparkling: Sauvignon Blanc and Albarino.
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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