Wine Pairing
Fish Acqua Pazza
Acqua Pazza means crazy water, a Neapolitan recipe inspired by local products.
Pairing Suggestions
Falanghina Spumante (Italy)
Fiano (Italy)
Greco di Tufo (Italy)
Rosé (World)
Verdicchio (Italy)
Albariño (Spain)
Other Excellent Alternatives
Champagne (France)
Metodo Classico (Italy)
Prosecco (Italy)
Cava (Spain)
Description
Acqua Pazza was invented by fishermenn who cooked the catch of the day directly on the boat with simple and handy ingredients and used seawater to substitute the expensive salt.
The recipe is simple: poached white fish in a cherry tomato broth, and the wine should not overpower it.
The best wine choice is a Neapolitan white, but a Verdicchio from Marche or Albariño from Spain are super matches.
Tomatoes are acidic, so a fresh, crispy, and dry white wine will make it shine. Rosé are a wonderful match by color.
Avoid. Tannic reds.