What wine goes with white asparagus?

Asparagus is tricky with wine: it is slightly bitter and has a green, earthy flavour that makes many wines taste metallic. Choose a dry, fresh white wine without oak. Grüner Veltliner from Austria, with its hint of white pepper, is the classic. Sauvignon Blanc from the Loire, such as Sancerre or Pouilly-Fumé, goes with asparagus served with a fresh sauce or herbs. With the Dutch version with ham, egg and butter sauce, a dry Riesling or an unoaked Chardonnay works well: both have enough acidity to carry the butter.