Wine Pairing
Feta (Greece)
Our favorite White pairing is Asyrtico.
Our favorite Red pairing is Beaujolais/Gamay.
Other Excellent Wines
Fresh cheeses pair best with young, crisp, and dry White Wines:
- Sauvignon Blanc (France)
- Vermentino (Italy)
- Chenin Blanc Dry (France)
- Pinot Grigio (Italy)
- Albariño (Spain)
- Assyrtico (Greece)
- Chablis (France)
Fresh cheeses also pair well with the acidity of Sparkling Wines:
- Champagne (France)
- Cava (Spain)
- Prosecco (Italy)
- Sekt (Germany)
- Sparkling Rosé
Fresh cheeses pair best with light, unoaked Red Wines with low tannins:
- Pinot Noir (Unoaked)
- Beaujolais (France)
- Valpolicella (Italy)
- St.Laurent (Austria)
- Lambrusco (Italy)
Fresh cheeses can also be paired with white Dessert Wines:
- White Port (Portugal)
- Fino Sherry (Spain)
About Feta
Feta is a white Sheep cheese from Greece.
It is a soft brined cheese with small holes and no skin. It is used as a table cheese and in salads.
Go Local
Pairing locally is a great way to learn more about wine and cheese.
Examples:
- Goat cheese from Loire is great with Sauvignon Blanc from Loire.
- Strong Italian Gorgonzola pairs perfectly with Italian Barolo.
- Spanish Manchego is gorgeous with Spanish Rioja.
- Munster from Alsace is great with Gewürztraminer from Alsace.