Mineral white

Taut, saline, stony whites where structure and cut matter more than fruit.

• Oysters

  Classic

  Saline, stony whites mirror the brine rather than masking it; the acidity works like a squeeze of lemon.

• Grilled white fish

  Classic

  Stony cut echoes the simplicity of grilled fish with olive oil and lemon.

• Prawns, crab and lobster

  Classic

  For simply prepared shellfish, salinity mirrors the sweetness of the meat.

Pairing suggestions are editorial, drawn from established convention rather than measurement.