Wines that pair with

Clam

Aggregated across 137 related dishes — most-paired wines first.

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Pinot Grigio

Classic 71 dishes

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.

Works with Clam · Clams · Raw Clams +68 more

Chardonnay

61 dishes

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.

Works with Clams · Clama · Clam Boil +58 more

Sauvignon Blanc

Classic 59 dishes

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.

Works with Clam · Clams · Clam Boil +56 more

Pinot Noir

Interesting 23 dishes

Red · Light · Dry

Burgundy's most temperamental grape, but the rewards are real — translucent ruby with a perfumed lift of red cherry, forest floor, and clove. Silken tannins and bright acid make it the most versatile red on the table; serve cool, around 58°F.

Works with Clam · Clama · Clam Sauce +20 more

Cava

Interesting 12 dishes

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.

Works with Clama · Sauce Clams · Fried Clams +9 more

Barbera

Interesting 10 dishes

Red · Medium · Dry

Piedmont's everyday red and Italy's secret food wine — high acid, low tannins, juicy red cherry, and a touch of earth. Pairs effortlessly with anything red-sauce.

Works with Pasta Clams · Clams And Linguini · Linguine And Clams +7 more

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