Find the perfect Aveleda wines for your big day
08 Jul 2025 / Wines
Your wedding day is unique. Every detail counts to create a memorable experience.
Between flowers, decoration and menu choices, an essential question arises: which wedding wines should you choose to toast with your guests?
In this guide, you’ll find practical suggestions for pairing Aveleda wines with each moment of your day.
From the appetisers, through dinner, to the long-awaited cake cutting, discover how to create a balanced selection with options that suit different budgets and preferences.
Where to start?
Before choosing your wedding wines, think about the style of your celebration. Will it be a classic dinner, a relaxed cocktail party, or an intimate gathering? This decision helps you select the most suitable labels.
Perfect for large celebrations, Aveleda Castas wines offer an elegant experience full of flavour, ideal for every moment of sharing and celebration, making your wedding day even more special.
Aveleda Solos wines stand out for their complexity and character, perfect for couples who want to surprise their guests with a more refined experience.
Appetisers to whet the appetite
Here, a Vinho Verde from the Aveleda Castas range, such as Aveleda Loureiro, is a safe choice. Its freshness and acidity pair perfectly with appetisers like:
- Seafood
- Sushi and white fish
- Fresh salads or salads with fruit
For a more sophisticated touch, consider the Aveleda Solos Granito, whose minerality pairs wonderfully with seafood or cheese.
Starters menu — subtle harmony
When moving on to the starter menu, which is usually composed of light dishes, keep the wine pairings consistent. A Vinho Verde remains an excellent option.
- Oysters or asparagus with buttery sauces
- Salads with cheese and nuts
- Tuna tartare
This variety is exuberant in aroma yet subtle in acidity, making it a favourite for lovers of fresh, aromatic white wines.
At dinner — choose between Aveleda Castas and Aveleda Solos
This is the main moment of your event. Choosing the right wedding wines to accompany dinner should respect the diversity of your menu.
Aveleda Castas — the versatile option, perfect for celebrating
Wines from the Aveleda Castas range are ideal for creating light, relaxed moments — perfect for weddings full of toasts and sharing.
They’re fresh, aromatic, easy-to-enjoy wines that pair well with a wide variety of dishes and please all guests, from seasoned wine lovers to those who simply enjoy a good glass at the table.
During dinner, Aveleda Loureiro & Alvarinho stand out as a particularly smart choice. Its balanced acidity and fruity notes make it very versatile. It pairs well with dishes such as:
- Braised chicken with peas or other white meats, whether braised or grilled, which go beautifully with the wine’s acidity and velvety texture.
- Sushi and fatty fish (salmon or tuna) — ideal for fish dishes with some richness, where the wine’s tropical and citrus notes balance deeper flavours.
- Fresh salads and vegetables — excellent for lighter dishes or vegetarian starters on your wedding menu.
One of the big advantages of the Aveleda Castas range is that it can accompany every moment of the wedding (from the welcome drink to the final toast) with wines that make the celebration feel lighter, smoother, and more memorable.
Aveleda Solos — the choice to impress your guests
If you want to make your wedding dinner truly memorable, Aveleda Solos wines are a distinctive choice.
These wines reflect the pure expression of the terroir. Each label comes from granite or schist soils in the Vinho Verde region, which gives them a striking identity and a rich, structured tasting experience.
They’re perfect for those who appreciate elegance and depth in their wedding wines.
- Fresh, delicate fish — like sole, sea bass, or gilthead bream, grilled or steamed, which naturally pair with the wine’s freshness and minerality.
- Shellfish and salads — sautéed prawns, lobster, scallops, or salads with citrus elements and fresh herbs resonate with the wine’s fruity and floral notes.
- Confit cod or “Bacalhau à Brás” — cod dishes with some richness balance beautifully with the wine’s structure and acidity.
For couples who value attention to detail and want to impress discerning guests, including an Aveleda Solos in your wedding menu shows care and good taste.
Another advantage: this style of wine easily transitions to the next moments of the meal, such as the cheese station or even some delicate warm desserts.
Cheese and Vinho Verde — a pairing that delights
Many weddings include a cheese station. Here, the combination of cheese and Vinho Verde is a guaranteed winner.
- Aged cow’s milk cheeses
- Creamy sheep’s milk cheeses
- Fresh cheeses with aromatic herbs
This pairing offers an elegant pause between dinner and dessert.
The wedding dessert table
Choosing wedding wines to pair with desserts requires a careful balance of flavours.
Cold desserts
For cold desserts such as:
- Fruit tarts
- Cheesecake
- Lemon mousse
Warm desserts
For warm desserts like:
- Chocolate fondant
- Apple crumble
- Caramelised mille-feuille
Consider keeping the dinner wine or switching to an Aveleda Sparkling Brut to create an elegant link.
Cake cutting — a memorable toast
The cake cutting is one of the highlights of any wedding. More than a tradition, it’s a moment of celebration and sharing, deserving of a wine that matches the occasion.
A sparkling wine with fine bubbles, creamy texture, and vibrant freshness sets the perfect tone for this moment. Aveleda’s suggestion is clear: the Aveleda Sparkling Brut.
Made from a blend of Arinto and Loureiro grapes, this DOC Vinho Verde sparkling wine stands out for its:
- Delicate aroma, with notes of white fruit and brioche
- Creamy, smooth mouthfeel with balanced acidity
- Fine, persistent bubbles that prolong freshness on the palate
- Long, elegant finish — ideal for a festive toast
At the cake cutting, Aveleda Sparkling Brut pairs especially well with:
- Wedding cake: the sparkling wine’s elegant profile complements sponge cakes and fillings made with eggs, almonds, or egg custard.
- Chocolate cake with red fruits: the toasty nuances and balanced acidity cut through the richness of the chocolate and lift the fruity flavours.
- Almond cake: the sparkling wine’s creamy texture wraps around the nutty notes of the cake, creating a beautifully harmonious combination.
The Aveleda Sparkling Brut plays a symbolic role: marking a new beginning.
When the couple and their guests raise their glasses and toast with sparkling wine, they close the dinner elegantly and kick off the most festive part of the night.
5 practical tips for planning your wedding wine list
- Choose wines that enhance each dish on the menu
- Always have water available
- Offer a non-alcoholic option
- Keep consistency throughout the different moments of the event
- If possible, do a wine tasting with your wedding menu
A toast to happiness
With these suggestions, it’ll be easier to choose the wedding wines that best suit your big day.
Whether you opt for the Aveleda Castas range, the elegance of Aveleda Solos, or a celebration with Aveleda Sparkling Brut, you’ll be ensuring an experience your guests will remember.
Written by Aveleda