Pairing Pork and Wine
What wine goes best with Pork Chops, Pork Tenderloin, and Pork Roast?...A Fine Wine and Pork Pairing
Which wine with pork? Which pork with wine?
I understand that this section is one of the most popular on my web site. Thank you. I have added more information below. Considering that pork is a "white" meat you may be surprised that many people suggest pairing it with selected red wines. Whether you select your wine or your pork dish first, check our tables to get a great match that brings out the best in the pork and the wine. There's nothing like the right wine and food marriage.
Choosing a Wine to Match Your Pork Dish
Why not serve the same pork-based meal twice and see whether you and your guests prefer the white or the red? Enjoy!
The following table presents food and wine pairing information, sorted by
pork dish. When you click on any pork dish a new page pops up telling you more about that dish and providing additional
wine suggestions.
| Pork Dish | Recommended Wines |
|---|---|
| Barbequed Pork Spareribs | Provençal Rosé, Riesling, Tempranillo |
| Cassoulet | Beaujolais Cru, Cabernet Franc |
| Charcuterie | Beaujolais (Villages) |
| Choucroute | Gewurztraminer (dry), Riesling (dry) |
| Ham | Beaujolais, Riesling, Vouvray |
| Pork Chops | Beaujolais, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc (California) |
| Pork Tenderloin | Pinot Noir, Zinfandel |
| Roast Pork | Beaujolais, Pinot Noir |
| Suckling Pig (on a spit) | Barbaresco |
The following table presents wine and food pairing information, sorted by wine, rather than by
pork dish. When you click on any wine a new page pops up telling you what you need to know about that
wine. This short page makes specific purchase recommendations, usually in three price ranges.
| Wine | Wine Type | Recommended Pork Dishes |
|---|---|---|
| Barbaresco | Powerful Italian Red | Suckling Pig (on a spit) |
| Beaujolais | Fruity French Red | Ham, Pork Chops, Roast Pork |
| Beaujolais Villages | Fruity French Red | Charcuterie |
| Beaujolais Cru | Fruity French Red | Cassoulet |
| Cabernet Franc | Red Variety | Cassoulet |
| Chardonnay | White Variety | Pork Chops |
| Gewurztraminer (dry) | White Variety | Choucroute |
| Pinot Noir | Red Variety | Pork Tenderloin, Roast Pork |
| Provençal Rosé | Fruity French Rosé | Barbequed Pork Spareribs |
| Riesling | White Variety | Barbequed Pork Spareribs, Ham |
| Riesling dry | White Variety | Choucroute |
| Sauvignon Blanc | White Variety | Pork Chops |
| Tempranillo | Red Variety | Barbequed Pork Spareribs |
| Vouvray | Classic French White | Ham |
| Zinfandel | Red Variety | Pork Tenderloin |
For my food pairing experiences with French wine read
For my food pairing experiences with German wine read
For my food pairing experiences with Italian wine read
If you are looking for information on the best wine to accompany pork, if you want to know which wine goes with a specific pork dish or which pork dish goes with which wine, this is your site for pork and wine pairings.