Wine for shellfish dishes is a type of wine that is ideally paired with dishes such as shrimp, crabs, lobsters, lobsters and shellfish. It is usually a dry white wine, such as a Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling or Chenin Blanc that can accompany the flavors and aromas of shellfish dishes. It is important to choose a wine for shellfish dishes that has a good balance of acidity, sugar and alcohol to maximize the taste of the dishes. Dry, mineral white wines are particularly popular because they have the ability to highlight the delicate flavors of shellfish and balance the acidity of sauces.