What is the best wine to use in a fondue recipe?

Assuming I'm willing to pull out all the stops, what is the best wine to use in a "standard" gruyere-based fondue, like this one?

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Best Answer

Any white with a sufficiently high acid content. The canonical fondue wine is Fendant, which is made in the valais region out of chasselas grapes, so any chasselas (see Wikipedia for a long list of alternative names) will work well.

One notable alternative is a dry champagne. This will make your fondue very light and fluffy, due to the carbonation.

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Quick Answer about "What is the best wine to use in a fondue recipe?"

The best white wines for fondue are Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc and un-oaked Chardonnay.

What is a dry white wine for fondue?

For fondue, choose a white wine that is dry and high acid, such as Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, or an unoaked Chardonnay.

Can you use red wine in fondue?

Red wine-garlic fondue: Substitute red wine for the white, preferably a light-bodied wine like a Loire Valley red. Mince garlic used to season pot and add it to pot along with wine. Omit kirsch and nutmeg. Cheddar-whiskey fondue: Substitute 1 1/2 pounds good extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, and Irish whiskey for the kirsch.

Can you use cooking wine in fondue?

yes. Even though fondue is classically made with white wine, it can also be made with other alcohols like brandy, beer or whiskey or, for a non-alcohol version, with flavorful stock. But there are a few things to keep in mind if you're making a fondue without alcohol.

Is wine necessary for fondue?

The fondue will be less stable without wine so heat very gently to reduce the risk of curdling and you may get better results by using a mix of harder cheeses (such as Gruyere and even cheddar) and omitting the soft cheeses (such as Brie and Camembert).

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