Vegetable · Nightshades
Eggplant & Wine
Wine Pairing Guide
Eggplant's meaty, slightly bitter character pairs with southern Italian and Rhône reds.
Best Wine Pairings
#1 Best Match
Sangiovese
#2 Best Match
Nero d'Avola
#3 Best Match
Grenache
#4 Best Match
Montepulciano
Why It Works
Nero d'Avola from Sicily is outstanding with eggplant — both are quintessentially Mediterranean. Sangiovese and Grenache are excellent alternatives for dishes like eggplant Parmigiana.
FAQ
What wine pairs with eggplant?
Nero d'Avola from Sicily is outstanding with eggplant — both are quintessentially Mediterranean. Sangiovese and Grenache are excellent alternatives for dishes like eggplant Parmigiana.