Wine Pairing
Japanese Cuisine
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Japanese Seafood
Pairing Suggestions
Riesling Spätlese (Germany)
Gewürztraminer (France)
Roussanne (France)
Marsanne (France)
Pinot Gris (France)
Chenin Blanc (France)
Other Excellent Alternatives
Prosecco (Italy)
Cava (Spain)
Sekt (Germany)
Champagne (France)
Sparkling (World)
Lambrusco (Italy)
Description
Riesling Spätlese Trocken has the minerality and acidity needed to complement the flavours of Japanese food, and enough residual sugar to stand up to spices. Riesling also pairs very well well with the flavors of sashimi and sushi, and the typical wasabi cream.
Gewürztraminer translates to "Spicy or Perfumed Traminer". It pairs well with Japanese food and anything spicy. Gewurztraminer is especially good with full flavored food (Japanese, Indian, Thai, Chinese, Vietnamese).
Both Marsanne and Roussanne are very food friendly. They pair well with rich food, creamy sauces and spicy flavors.
Pairing Suggestions
| Clams | Very dry white Chablis |
| Scallops | Very dry white Chablis |
| Shrimps (Plain) | Very dry white Chablis Dry Riesling Sparkling (Blanc de Blanc) |
| Sweet Shrips | Off-dry white Riesling Spätlese Gewürztraminer Roussanne Marsanne Prosecco |
| Crab (White) | Zesty dry white Albariño Riesling Spätlese Sauvignon Blanc Prosecco |
| Crab (Mixed) | Riesling Spätlese Prosecco |
| Squid (Ika) | Zesty dry white Sauvignon Blanc |
| Octopus (Tako) | Zesty dry white Sauvignon Blanc |
| Sashimi | Riesling Spätlese Sparkling (Blanc de Blanc) |
| Sushi | Riesling Spätlese Sparkling (Blanc de Blanc) |
| White Fish | Dry white Pinot Blanc Albariño Sparkling (Blanc de Blanc) |
| Tuna (Raw) | Very dry white Chablis |
| Tuna (Medium) | Zesty dry white Sauvignon Blanc |
| Tuna (Fried) | Light red Pinot Noir |
| Tuna (BBQ) | Medium red Barbera |
| Salmon | Campagne |
| Gyuu no Tataki (Raw Meat) |
Pinot Noir Barbera Full Bodied Rosé (Tavel) Champagne Rosé |