Wine Pairings with Fruit

Fruit, with its freshness and natural sweetness, calls for wines that bring out its characteristics without covering its flavours. Depending on the type – citrus, red fruit, tropical or dried – you can choose the ideal pairing among sweet, aromatic and sparkling wines. Let's discover the best wines to pair with fruit.

Characteristics of Fruit and General Pairings

The choice of wine depends on several factors:

• Type of fruit: citrus, berries, tropical or dried fruit affect the ideal pairing.
• Level of acidity and sweetness: sweeter fruit needs equally balanced wines.
• Method of service: fresh fruit, fruit salad or fruit-based desserts can change the choice of wine.

Best Food and Wine Pairings for Fruit

Recommended Sweet Wines

• Moscato d'Asti DOCG – Perfect for fresh fruit and citrus tarts.
• Late Harvest Riesling – Excellent with tropical fruit and fruit salads.
• Passito di Pantelleria DOC – Ideal for pairing with figs, dates and dried fruit and nuts.

Recommended Sparkling Wines

• Asti Spumante DOCG – Perfect alongside red berries and strawberries.
• Franciacorta Demi-Sec – Excellent with fruit desserts and light mousses.

Recommended Aromatic White Wines

• Sweet Gewürztraminer – An excellent choice for candied fruit and spices.
• Malvasia Dolce – Ideal for nuts and almond-based desserts.

Mistakes to Avoid in Pairing

• Avoid wines that are too dry, which could prove excessively contrasting with the sweetness of the fruit.
• Watch out for overly tannic wines, which do not go well with the freshness of the fruit.
• Avoid structured red wines, which could overpower the delicacy of the fruit.

Specific Pairings for Certain Types of Fruit

• Berries → Moscato d'Asti, Asti Spumante
• Tropical fruit → Late Harvest Riesling, Sweet Gewürztraminer
• Citrus and fruit salad → Franciacorta Demi-Sec, Moscato d'Asti
• Dried and candied fruit → Passito di Pantelleria, Malvasia Dolce