Wine Pairing with Shrimp Scampi

[kitchenelf]

I am a huge fan of sparkling wines and when I have pairing issues bubbly always pairs well

BUT, I also like the sparkling with sauces like this because the bubbles and the acidity of a sparkling cut through the richness/garlicky components of the sauce quite nicely. Depending on what country it comes from it can fall under different names i.e.,

Champagne = France
Prosecco = Italy (prosecco being the name of the grape)
Cava = Spain
Spumante = Italy
sekt = Germany
sparkling = California

A rosé would pair nicely too (not to be confused with a white zinfandel)

[Uncle Bob]

Well I had nice post to add...but it did not go through....So I will give you the "Readers Digest Version"...bottom line...Now days...at my age...I drink what I like...period!!

[buckytom]

ooh, do i feel good.

i guessed "correctly" on the wines: the red with pinot noir as per i.c. and andy; and elfie and i are of the same mind when it comes to sparkling wines and certain sauces.

ms. mith , please tell us what you chose, and how it was received. thanks.

[DOUGLAS]

Sauv blanc has too much "grapefruit" flavor.
Chardonnay might be too oaky.

[Jeff G.]

With shrimp.. I like a nice ice cold Reisling. Crisp, a little sweet, a nice pairing.

[ChefJune]

My Shrimp Scampi is really rich and garlicky, and I like to serve an Italian white wine with it... Either a Gavi (Principessa Gavi is a favorite, and reasonably priced) or a Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio from Campania. Fiano di Avellino is also a good match.

[Claire]

I'm with Breezy, I'd opt for Pinot Grigio.

[justplainbill]

Originally Posted by boufa06

I will go along with Ironchef's suggestions and consider Gavi as my top choice although I would prefer the nearly impossible to find Greek wine Kallisti from the vineyards of the island of Santorini.

Achaia Clauss Demestica?