What to drink with paella
Short answer: Albariño or dry rosé. Runner-up: Cava.
Why it works
Saffron, seafood and smoke suit coastal Spanish whites and rosé.
Saffron and smoky socarrat rice with seafood suit Spanish whites and dry rosé; Cava is the local bubbly.
Quick picks
- Best match: Albariño or dry rosé
- Alternative: Cava
- Avoid: very tannic or heavily oaked wines unless the dish is rich red meat.