Real talk: pizza is delicious. Wine is delicious. Pizza and wine together? Can be super-delicious, but only if you have the right pairing. Consider this your definitive guide to the wines that work best with pizza of all types.
Let’s start with the Neapolitan classic, Margherita. This simple pie is made with fresh tomatoes (not sauce), fresh mozzarella, and basil all on a thin crust. This is a delicate dish,Real talk: pizza is delicious. Wine is delicious. Pizza and wine together? Can be super-delicious, but only if you have the right pairing. Consider this your definitive guide to the wines that work best with pizza of all types.
Let’s start with the Neapolitan classic, Margherita. This simple pie is made with fresh tomatoes (not sauce), fresh mozzarella, and basil all on a thin crust. This is a delicate dish, so stay away from big, bold reds. Lighter reds, even chillable ones, and hearty rosés will stack up nicely to this pizza. If you’re ordering a pepperoni pie from your local delivery place, you can look to a beefier red. Pepperoni is spicy and hearty, so keep that in mind when you’re picking your bottle. Zesty Syrah is a good pick, as are the bolder reds from Portugal and Spain. What about more adventurous pies? If you’re a fan of the notoriously divisive ham and pineapple combo, you can actually look to an unusual place for inspiration. In the mountainous French region of Alsace, one of their food specialities is Tarte Flambée, a delectable combination of fromage blanc, caramelized onions and lardons (bacon) on a wafer-thin, crispy crust. The local grape here is Riesling, and it’s a natural pairing with any pizza that has salty/sweet elements. If you’re thinking red, try a fruitier kind, like Zinfandel. If you’re a cheese-o-holic and prefer a white pie, then you’re getting creamier elements that will like a similar match. Chardonnay with a hint of oak aging would be a good pick here, as would barrel-aged lighter reds, like Pinot Noir. ...more ...less
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As you can see, considering the toppings on your pizza is key to a successful wine pairing. Salad pizzas pair well with wines that go with salad, BBQ chicken pizza with wines that compliment BBQ. A nice bottle of Champagne would be terrific with sausage and peppers. And don’t forget that what grows together goes together: A plain cheese pie with red sauce loves southern-Italian reds, like Nero d’Avola, Montepulciano,As you can see, considering the toppings on your pizza is key to a successful wine pairing. Salad pizzas pair well with wines that go with salad, BBQ chicken pizza with wines that compliment BBQ. A nice bottle of Champagne would be terrific with sausage and peppers. And don’t forget that what grows together goes together: A plain cheese pie with red sauce loves southern-Italian reds, like Nero d’Avola, Montepulciano, and Aglianco. The sky’s the limit when it comes to pairing pizza and wine! ...more ...less