The most important rule of thumb is simple: match the wine's intensity with the dish's intensity. Light food with light wine, hearty food with hearty wine. Below you'll find our guides to all the classic dishes.
All guides — wine for food
Fish and shellfish
Wine for fish and shellfish
From salmon to lobster — the best white wines and when you can drink red wine with fish.
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Leg of lamb
Wine for leg of lamb
Bordeaux, Rioja and Rhône — the classic red wines for lamb and why they work.
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Grilled food
Wine for grilled food
From steak to chicken and sausages — the complete guide to wine at the grill.
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Pasta
Wine for pasta
Bolognese, carbonara, pesto and seafood — which wine fits your pasta sauce?
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Cheese board
Wine for cheese
From brie to blue cheese — find the right wine for each cheese type.
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Steak and beef
Wine for steak
Ribeye, tenderloin and cuvée — which red wines complement beef best.
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Party food
Wine for confirmation
Guide to wines that suit the confirmation dinner — for all tastes and budgets.
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Christmas food
Wine for Christmas
Roast duck, roast pork and rice pudding — the best wines for the classic Danish Christmas lunch.
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Chicken
Wine for chicken
Roasted chicken, grilled and tikka masala — the best white wines and when red wine works.
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Sushi
Wine for sushi
Chablis, Riesling and Sauvignon Blanc — and why red wine is generally not recommended with sushi.
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Party food
Wine for wedding
Welcome drink, white wine, red wine and quantities — the complete guide for the big day.
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