Spaghetti with clams and fried cod and eel are two typical dishes of Neapolitan cuisine, especially on Christmas Eve. They are both based on seafood, but they have different flavors and textures. Therefore, they require different wines to pair with them. Here are some suggestions:
• Spaghetti with clams: This dish is simple and delicate, with a briny and aromatic taste. The best wine to pair with it is a dry white wine, with good acidity and minerality, and a light fruity and floral aroma. Some examples are Falanghina, Greco di Tufo, and Fiano from Campania, or Verdicchio from Marche. These wines will not overpower the dish but will enhance its freshness and flavor.
• Fried cod and eel: This dish is rich and crispy, with a savory and fatty taste. The best wine to pair with it is a sparkling white wine, with a good acidity and effervescence, and a delicate fruity and yeasty aroma. Some examples are Asprinio, Pallagrello, and Spumante from Campania, and Franciacorta from Lombardia.
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Andrea