WHAT WINE TONIGHT

What wine goes with a charcuterie board?

A board is a dozen pairings at once, so the wine needs versatility: medium body, good acid, moderate tannin. Bonus points for wines that love salt — which is most of the board.

Best redRed

Côtes du Rhône

Grenache blend — supple, spicy

Friendly with everything from salami to aged gouda; generous without being heavy.

Shop Côtes du Rhône from ~$13 · Vivino

Affiliate link · prices vary by retailer

Best overallRosé

Dry rosé

Fresh, versatile, food-loving

Bridges the meats and the cheeses, the olives and the fruit — nothing on the board fights it.

Shop Dry rosé from ~$14 · Vivino

Affiliate link · prices vary by retailer

Best for partiesSparkling

Prosecco

Light, fruity sparkling

Keeps the gathering lively and cuts the salt and fat — the aperitivo answer.

Shop Prosecco from ~$12 · Vivino

Affiliate link · prices vary by retailer

Sommelier's tip

One red, one rosé or sparkling — two bottles covers any board and any crowd.

Eating something else?

Snap a photo of your plate or describe any dish — our AI sommelier finds your bottle in seconds.

Try the pairing tool →

More pairing guides

SalmonSteakPizzaRoast chickenThai currySushiAll guides →