If you thought pairing wine with fruit is challenging, pairing a wine with vegetables is even more so. Many vegetables have, such as asparagus and artichokes, and particularly green vegetables, have particular chemicals that interact poorly with many wines. In addition, there can be an enormous difference between a raw vegetable and one that is roasted.
Check the table below for some of the best wine and vegetable pairings.
| Vegetables | White Wine | Red Wine |
|---|---|---|
| Artichokes | Muscadet, Sauvignon Blanc | Bourdeaux |
| Asparagus | Grüner Veltliner, Riesling, Sancerre, Sauvignon Blanc | |
| Bean, lentils | Syrah (Shiraz), Merlot, Chianti Classico, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, Côte du Rhône | |
| Bell Peppers | Beaujolais | |
| Brussels Sprouts | Riesling | Pinot Noir |
| Chard | Pinot Gris | Gamay, Pinot Noir, Sangiovese |
| Chilies | Zinfandel | |
| Corn | Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc | |
| Eggplant, Aubergine | Dry Rosé | Chianti, Syrah |
| Hummus | Albariño, Chenin Blanc | Merlot, Pinot Noir |
| Kale | Riesling, Sancerre | Gamay |
| Mushrooms | Dry Sherry | Pinot Noir |
| Olives | Fino sherry | Sparkling Brut Rosé |
| Onions | Gewürztraminer, Pinot Gris | |
| Roasted/Grilled Vegetables | Viognier | Merlot, Syrah, Zinfandel |
| Spinach | Champagne | Gamay |
| Tomatoes | Sauvignon Blanc | Sangiovese |
| Truffles | Champagne | Barolo, French Burgundy, Syrah |
| Zucchini | Beaujolais, Sangiovese | |