Which wine pairs with Shepherd's pie?
Minced lamb with vegetables in gravy, topped with baked mashed potato.
Shepherd's pie pairs best with a red wine (Piedmont, Italy). The strongest recommendation is Prunotto · Barbera d'Asti · 2023, with a Sapreno Match of 95 out of 100. Louis Jadot · Bourgogne Chardonnay Couvent des Jacobins · 2023 and Brivio · Bianco Rovere · 2023 also pair very well.
Why these wines work
Shepherd's pie is a dish of medium intensity. The right wine matches that intensity without overpowering the dish.
For all 3 recommendations, Sapreno gives the same reasons: The dish and wine intensities match. Medium body for the roast and jus.
The 3 recommendations range from 94 to 95 out of 100 in the Sapreno Match.
Pairs especially well with
- Sapreno Match95
Prunotto · Barbera d'Asti · 2023
Red · Barbera · Piedmont, Italy
Serving temperature 14–18 °C
Aroma "Savoury" meets "Juicy". Aroma "Roasted" meets "Spicy".
- Sapreno Match94
Louis Jadot · Bourgogne Chardonnay Couvent des Jacobins · 2023
White · Chardonnay · Burgundy, France
Serving temperature 8–12 °C
Aroma "Buttery" meets "Butter". Aroma "Roasted" meets "Toast".
- Sapreno Match94
Brivio · Bianco Rovere · 2023
White · Merlot · Ticino, Switzerland
Serving temperature 8–12 °C
Aroma "Buttery" meets "Butter". Aroma "Roasted" meets "Toast".
Frequently asked questions
Which grape varieties pair with Shepherd's pie?
The top recommendations include Barbera, Chardonnay, and Merlot.
Which red wine pairs with Shepherd's pie?
The best match is Prunotto · Barbera d'Asti · 2023 (Piedmont, Italy), with a Sapreno Match of 95 out of 100.
Which white wine pairs with Shepherd's pie?
The best match is Louis Jadot · Bourgogne Chardonnay Couvent des Jacobins · 2023 (Burgundy, France), with a Sapreno Match of 94 out of 100.
Which rosé pairs with Shepherd's pie?
The best match is Baglio · Diar ‘Lia’ Nero d’Avola D.O.C. Sicilia · 2025 (Sizilien, Italy), with a Sapreno Match of 94 out of 100.
Which wine is less suited to Shepherd's pie?
At the bottom of the Sapreno ranking is a sweet wine. The reason: The wine is too sweet for a savoury dish. Wine profile not yet well established.
At what temperature should the wine for Shepherd's pie be served?
Prunotto · Barbera d'Asti · 2023 is best served at 14 to 18 °C.