What wine pairs with durian?

Here are 3 recommended wine pairings for durian. Click the button below to explore all options on the Verso app.

Riesling Auslese

white · Riesling · Mosel · Allemagne — 8–10°C

Sweet, tense Auslese Riesling is the recommended pairing by Asian sommeliers for durian.

Gewurztraminer Vendanges Tardives

white · Gewurztraminer · Alsace · France — 10–12°C

Alsatian Gewurztraminer Vendanges Tardives (overripe grapes >257g/L sugar, late-harvested after first frosts on Grands Crus like Goldert) — candied lychee, rose, mango and spices echo the unique aromatic intensity of durian (the "king fruit" of Southeast Asia banned from hotels); ultra-aromatic edge holding the powerful sulphurous smell, 100g/L sweetness balancing the luscious yellow flesh.

Tokaji Aszú 5 Puttonyos

white · Furmint · Tokaj · Hongrie — 10–12°C

Tokaji Aszú 5 Puttonyos (botrytised Furmint and Hárslevelű on volcanic soils of the Tokaj-Hegyalja region in Hungary, grape-by-grape harvest with 5 puttonys of aszú grapes per vat) — apricot, honey, botrytis and candied orange balance durian's creamy powerful flesh; taut 9-10g/L acidity slicing the fruit's richness, apricot edge mirroring the tropical notes of Mon Thong durian.

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