Which wine pairs with Spanakopita?
Crisp filo pastry filled with spinach, feta and herbs.
Spanakopita pairs best with a white wine (Wachau, Austria). The strongest recommendation is Domäne Wachau · Grüner Veltliner Federspiel · 2023, with a Sapreno Match of 91 out of 100. Bründlmayer · Grüner Veltliner Kamptaler Terrassen · 2023 and Domaine Vacheron · Sancerre Blanc · 2023 also pair very well.
Why these wines work
Spanakopita 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. Dish and wine share the aroma "Herbal".
The 3 recommendations range from 90 to 91 out of 100 in the Sapreno Match.
Pairs especially well with
- Sapreno Match91
Domäne Wachau · Grüner Veltliner Federspiel · 2023
White · Grüner Veltliner · Wachau, Austria
Serving temperature 8–11 °C
Medium body for the roast and jus.
- Sapreno Match90
Bründlmayer · Grüner Veltliner Kamptaler Terrassen · 2023
White · Grüner Veltliner · Kamptal, Austria
Serving temperature 8–12 °C
- Sapreno Match90
Domaine Vacheron · Sancerre Blanc · 2023
White · Sauvignon Blanc · Loire, France
Serving temperature 8–10 °C
Frequently asked questions
Which grape varieties pair with Spanakopita?
The top recommendations include Grüner Veltliner and Sauvignon Blanc.
Which white wine pairs with Spanakopita?
The best match is Domäne Wachau · Grüner Veltliner Federspiel · 2023 (Wachau, Austria), with a Sapreno Match of 91 out of 100.
Which red wine pairs with Spanakopita?
The best match is Ebner Pinot Noir Selection "Hisztis" · Ebner Pinot Noir Selection "Hisztis", · 2018 (Pécs, Hungary), with a Sapreno Match of 89 out of 100.
Which rosé pairs with Spanakopita?
The best match is Le Caniette · Caniette Sinopia Marche Rosato IGP · 2024 (Marche, Italy), with a Sapreno Match of 87 out of 100.
Which wine is less suited to Spanakopita?
At the bottom of the Sapreno ranking is a fortified wine. The reason: The wine overpowers the dish. Too much tannin for this dish.
At what temperature should the wine for Spanakopita be served?
Domäne Wachau · Grüner Veltliner Federspiel · 2023 is best served at 8 to 11 °C.