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A white for fish
Fresh or gently aged whites that flatter fish and seafood.
Why this works
Fish wants acidity, not tannin. Crisp whites work with simple fish; a white with some age suits richer dishes.
What to look for on the label
- Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
- Dry Riesling
- White Rioja
Everyday to mid-priced.
Producers who make it
Weingut SchieferhofBernkastel-Kues, MoselRiesling from slate terraces so steep they are worked by hand, from dry to lusciously sweet.Weingut Lenz-AmmerTrittenheim, MoselA young couple who took over her grandparents' vineyards and make mostly dry Riesling.Weingut UferhausÜrzig, MoselRiesling from red slate and a guesthouse on the river.