Which wine goes with which dish? Concrete recommendations with reasoning – from lasagna to salmon.
The right wine pairing turns a good meal into a great one – and there's one simple ground rule: it's not the ingredient that decides, but the preparation. A grilled chicken calls for a different wine than a fricassee, a tomato sauce for a different one than a cream sauce. Acidity in the food likes acidity in the wine, fat loves tannins or freshness, and spicy heat gets along best with a touch of residual sweetness.
Our food pairing guides give you an instantly actionable answer for every dish: three concrete wine recommendations with reasoning, plus tips for variations, common mistakes and the right serving temperature. Every recommendation is linked to our grape variety profiles, so you can read up right away on what to expect in the glass.
And if your dish isn't covered here (yet): in the Grape Guru app, simply snap a photo of your meal or describe what you're cooking – the AI recommends the right wine, straight from your own wine cellar if you like.
Chardonnay, Riesling or Pinot Noir? The 3 best wines for salmon – with picks for pan-seared, grilled and smoked salmon plus practical serving and buying tips.
Chianti Classico, Barbera d'Asti or Montepulciano d'Abruzzo? The 3 best wines for lasagna – with prices, serving temperature and concrete buying tips.
Primitivo, Barbera or Vermentino? The 3 best wines for pizza – with picks for Margherita, salami & co., price ranges and plenty of practical serving tips.
Silvaner, Pinot Blanc or Grüner Veltliner with asparagus? The 3 best wines for white and green asparagus – with tips on hollandaise, price and temperature.
Which wine goes with steak? Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Pinot Noir compared — with tips on cut, preparation, serving temperature and which wines to avoid.
Snap a photo of your dish and the Grape Guru app recommends the perfect wine in seconds – even straight from your own cellar. Free for iOS and Android.
