Drinks Wine White Wine Riesling Riesling Pairings By Food & Wine Editors Food & Wine Editors This is collaborative content from Food & Wine's team of experts, including staff, recipe developers, chefs, and contributors. Many of our galleries curate recipes or guides from a variety of sources which we credit throughout the content and at each link. Food & Wine's Editorial Guidelines Updated on June 15, 2016 Trending Videos Close this video player Wrongly maligned as overly sweet, good Riesling has a brightness and balance that make it delicious with an astonishing range of foods. Here, a look at six of the most important styles of Riesling, from steely to luscious, with recipes to match. — Megan Krigbaum 01 of 04 Steely & Dry Rieslings Snapper with Charred Tomatillos & Pepper Salsa These bright, citrusy Rieslings are similar to Sauvignon Blanc. They're delicious with foods that have "green" flavors, like the lime, jalapeño and tomatillo in this snapper dish. Their vibrant acidity and minerality can also be terrific with rich dishes flavored with a squeeze of lime, like beef curry. Wines to Seek Out:Most Australian Rieslings Pairing: Penang Beef Curry Get the Recipe 02 of 04 Rich & Dry Rieslings Much like white Burgundy, full-bodied Rieslings are great with earthy flavors and perfect with luscious sauces like the ones in the dishes here. Wines to Seek Out:Alsatian Rieslings and smaragd bottlings from Austria Pairing: Coq au Riesling Pairing: Halibut with Orange-Miso Sauce and Fennel Salad Get the Recipe 03 of 04 Moderately Sweet Rieslings If a dish is so intense or fiery that beer seems the only option, try an off-dry Riesling instead. The extra sugar in the wine counters the heat, while the chiles in the dish make the wine taste less sweet. Wines to Seek Out:Traditional German Kabinetts and most New Zealand Rieslings Pairing: Drunken Noodles Pairing: Tandoori Marinated Quail Get the Recipe 04 of 04 Distinctly Sweet Rieslings Whether light or decadent, dishes that combine sweet and savory flavors work best with sweet Rieslings that still have refreshing acidity. Wines to Seek Out:Semisweet Finger Lakes wines and traditional German Spätleses Pairing: Honey-Soy-Roasted Pork with Braised Vegetables Pairing: Golden Beet Carpaccio with Pickled Mustard Seeds Get the Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit