Wine with Fish

A fine fish calls for a wine that accompanies it without overpowering it: fresh, clear and carrying that mineral tension that tastes of the sea and the mountain spring.

The Art of Lightness

Fish is delicate, fine and full of nuance. A wine too powerful would crush its aromas. What you need is a white with lively acidity, discreet fruit and a hint of salt on the finish. It should refresh the palate, echo the play of lemon and herbs and prepare the next bite. Here, freshness is not a detail but the very heart of the pairing.

From the Valais to the Loire

The best fish wines grow where cool nights preserve the aroma. The Valais gives us, in Heida and Petite Arvine, two native treasures of alpine freshness and saline character. From Lake Garda comes Lugana, supple and floral, a classic with freshwater fish. And from the Loire comes Sancerre, whose racy Sauvignon Blanc, all gooseberry and flint, elevates any seafood platter.

Our Picks for Fish

• Petite Arvine Valais AOC – a Valais original: vibrant acidity, notes of grapefruit, white blossom and a saline minerality. Perfect with whitefish, trout and grilled perch.
• Lugana DOC (Santa Cristina) – from the southern shore of Lake Garda: supple, floral, with hints of almond and citrus blossom. The ideal companion to risotto, seafood pasta and steamed fish.
• Sancerre AOC – the embodiment of Sauvignon Blanc: crisp, mineral, with aromas of gooseberry and flint. Made for oysters, sushi and delicate fish tartare.

Food Pairing Around Fish

For lean freshwater fish such as whitefish or trout, the alpine freshness of the Petite Arvine works wonders. Steamed fish, risotto and mussels love the floral suppleness of the Lugana. With raw fish, oysters and sushi, the Sancerre unfolds its mineral clarity. And with pan-fried fish in butter sauce, the wine may bring a little richness – a mature Heida, for instance.

The Right Way to Serve

Whites for fish belong in the glass well chilled, between 8 and 11 degrees: cool enough for freshness, not so cold that the aromas fall silent. Use a slimmer glass that focuses the acidity. And open aromatic wines like the Petite Arvine only just before serving, so their fragrance can fully shine.

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