Fish & Prosecco pairings: a complete guide to the best sparkling wine to drink with your favorite fish

The combination of Prosecco and fish might initially sound like an odd one, but there’s some logic to it. Prosecco is a dry, sparkling white with citrus and floral notes that go perfectly with the saltiness of fish, as well as many other types of seafood. However, there are so many kinds of fish out there – and that’s not even considering all the different preparation methods. It can be tricky to know which are compatible with your favorite sparkling wine. So, we’ve done the hard work for you! Check out our e guide on the best Prosecco to drink with your favorite fish.

Salmon and Prosecco

Salmon is the quintessential fish to eat with Prosecco. It’s rich and fatty, and the acidity of the sparkling wine cuts through it perfectly – leaving you with a smooth, clean finish. A creamy salmon with a salty crust is best with a sweeter, full-bodied Prosecco.

If you are still hungry after the main course and you would like something sweet, Prosecco also pairs wonderfully with desserts – so you can use your sparkling wine as dessert wine as well! Try a bottle of Foss Marai’s Strada di Guia 109 Brut, which has notes of acacia flowers and the attractive aroma of unripe fruits. It will highlight salmon flavors and make them intense and engaging.

Tuna and Prosecco

There’s a reason tuna steaks are a classic pairing for sparkling wine. The fattiness of tuna is the perfect complement to sparkling wine’s acidity. Moreover, the high alcohol content in Prosecco helps to break down the fish’s stronger, fishier flavors. You want to find a bold, full-bodied Prosecco for your tuna steak to really let its flavor shine. A glass of Prosecco adds sparkle to savory tuna and makes it fragrant. 

Sea Bass and Prosecco

If your favorite fish is sea bass, your ideal sparkling wine has a light, crisp flavor. Sea bass has a delicate flavor and can easily be overpowered by a richer sparkling wine. A lighter-bodied Prosecco with citrus and floral notes is a great choice for this mild fish. 

This kind of Prosecco, made with Glera rapes, has a crisp, refreshing flavour with notes of flowers and citrus. It’s the perfect choice for pairing with mild sea bass.

Crab and Prosecco

Crab is a rich and creamy seafood – so it’s no surprise that it pairs well with an indulgent sparkling wine. Crab is delicious with a rich Prosecco scented and intense. Its grapes have bolder flavors that pair perfectly with the rich sweetness of crab. It’s the perfect blend of flavors that complements the rich sweetness of crab perfectly. If you’re not a fan of sweet drinks, you should try a drier style of Prosecco that’s perfect for crab, maybe an extra dry one.

What’s the Best Prosecco for Fish?

No matter what you’re pairing your fish with, you’ll want to make sure that you’re choosing a quality Prosecco. Since fish is naturally salty, you don’t want to overpower it with an overly sweet sparkling wine. The best Prosecco for fish is dry and light, with citrus and floral notes. One of the best Proseccos on the market is Foss Marai Prosecco DOCG from Valdobbiadene, Italy. It has a fresh, fruity aroma with notes of citrus and peach. It’s tart and refreshing with a long finish that’s just the right amount of sweet. If you’re looking for a Prosecco that’s neutral and works with a wide variety of foods, this is the one for you. Foss Marai’s Prosecco is a really exclusive experience: you can find it only in the official online shop.