Prosecco Pairings To Try Tonight
Do you pair sparkling wine with food often? If you don’t, you should. A glass of bubbly pairs well with so many different foods. It also seems to make the meal seem a little more special, even if it’s just an ordinary evening.
Prosecco is a terrific sparkling wine to serve with food. Its crisp, refreshing flavors are an outstanding match with appetizers, entrees, snacks, and even desserts. No matter what course you have in mind, you can probably find a way to pair it with Prosecco.
Although there are many options for Prosecco pairings, we’ve gathered a few of our favorites here. These foods show off all of the best features of Prosecco. And while you should use this list as inspiration (not a limitation), we think you’ll have a hard time finding better matches than these. Enjoy!
The Best Snacks with Prosecco
Prosecco is a perfect partner for salty snacks. Whether the wine is sweet or dry, it will balance out the saltiness of your food. The bubbles also help to cleanse the palate. Try these Prosecco snack pairings:
Roasted salted nuts
Popcorn
Potato chips
Toasted pumpkin seeds
Asian-inspired trail mix (with a little spice!)
You might be wondering, “What cheese goes with Prosecco?” Try something creamy and rich, like triple-crème cheeses. Brie and Camembert are also great choices.
Irresistible Appetizers with Prosecco
You might enjoy serving Prosecco as an aperitif at the beginning of your party. It is the perfect wine to hand to your guests as they arrive. Of course, they’ll need something to nibble on as they sip their wine, so serve one of these delicious appetizers with Prosecco. You'll notice that a lot of these options are salty and rich in umami flavor, and that's because those are perfect complements for sparkling wine. Prosecco is one of our favorite wine pairings for ham because it's such a great complement for salty, chewy prosciutto!
Mini quiches or frittata
Prosciutto on toast or wrapped around breadsticks
Stuffed mushrooms
Sushi or seafood appetizers
Fried calamari
Egg rolls or crab rangoon
Chicken satay skewers
Delicious Dinners with Prosecco
Prosecco is also delicious when paired with a main course. There are a lot of options for pairing Prosecco with your dinner, because the wine is so versatile. It’s not the best pairing with heavy red meat dishes or some vegetables, but apart from that you can dream big. Try these delicious dinner ideas with your sparkling wine:
Seafood pasta
Pan-seared scallops
Crab cakes
Chicken in a cream sauce
Shrimp fried rice
Spicy Asian dishes (consider a sweeter Prosecco here)
Parmesan risotto
Crispy duck breast
Pasta in cream sauce
Fish and chips
Fried chicken
Prosecco and Dessert
What’s dinner without dessert? Prosecco is a great match for desserts, especially if you reach for a sweeter style of the wine. The recommendations above are perfect pairings for a dry Prosecco (not sweet). When the end of the meal arrives, consider switching to exra dry or sec Prosecco, which are slightly sweeter. Then pair it with one of these delicious dessert ideas.
Learn more about the different sweetness levels in sparkling wine.
Panettone
Orange sponge cake
Lemon shortcake
Custard tarte with raspberry
Peach crisp
Raspberry cobbler
Lemon shortbread cookies
Goat cheese ice cream
Cannoli
Enjoy these food pairings ideas! These Prosecco pairings are delicious with many different types and brands of Prosecco. If you’re looking for a bottle that’s easy to find, then know that these are great La Marca Prosecco food pairing ideas. You can also reach for Cupcake Prosecco or Ménage à Trois Prosecco.
How do you like to enjoy Prosecco?
