A PAIRING GUIDE
What wine goes with paella?
Paella: Grenache.
The short answer
For paella, start with Grenache. Why it works: these wines are balanced and moderate, so they sit beside paella without covering its flavour.
The wines to reach for
- Grenache: warm, kirsch, garrigue. Grenache is full-bodied, with soft, moderate tannin and moderate acidity, finishing dry. It is usually made with little or no oak. Home turf: Châteauneuf, Priorat.
Where to look
Good places to find these styles include Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Rioja.
The same wines also suit
lamb tagine and charcuterie.
Quick answers
What wine goes with paella?
Grenache. these wines are balanced and moderate, so they sit beside paella without covering its flavour.
Red or white wine with paella?
Red: Grenache.
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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