Wines that pair with
Affiliate disclosure: winedin may earn a commission from purchases made through the links on this page.
Sparkling · Light · Dry
Spain's traditional-method sparkling, made in Catalunya. Crisper and chalkier than Prosecco; remarkable value next to Champagne. Pair with jamón, tortilla, and grilled vegetables.
Why it works with Shrimp Pasta With Olive Oil And Basil And Cherry Tomatoes
Bubbles work especially well with garlic-shrimp and fried preparations.
White · Medium · Dry
The most-planted white grape and the most chameleon-like. Crisp and steely from Chablis; rich, oaky, and tropical from California. Read the label, then match the style to the dish.
Why it works with Shrimp Pasta With Olive Oil And Basil And Cherry Tomatoes
Chardonnay's body matches richer seafood preparations.
White · Light · Dry
Italy's everyday white — light, lemony, neutral by design. Pleasant with anything; profound with very little. The best Friuli bottles are quietly excellent.
Why it works with Shrimp Pasta With Olive Oil And Basil And Cherry Tomatoes
Clean unoaked white that lets shrimp's flavor shine through.
Rosé · Light · Dry
Provence's gift to summer — dry, pale, faintly strawberry-and-citrus, with low alcohol and crisp acid. Made to drink cold, with food, in the shade.
Why it works with Shrimp Pasta With Olive Oil And Basil And Cherry Tomatoes
Dry rosé bridges shrimp dishes from cocktail to scampi to grilled.
White · Light · Dry
Citrus, cut grass, and a wire of acid. Marlborough makes it loudest; Sancerre makes it most refined. Either way, it cuts cleanly through goat cheese, herbs, and anything with shellfish.
Why it works with Shrimp Pasta With Olive Oil And Basil And Cherry Tomatoes
Crisp Sauvignon Blanc is the textbook shrimp pairing — lemon notes echo shrimp's natural sweetness.
This site recommends and links to wine. By continuing, you affirm you are 21 or older.