How to Pair Wines with Italian Meals

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The Basics of Wine Pairing

The right wine can make Italian food taste even better. This guide will help you pick good wines for your favorite Italian dishes.

Red Wines for Tomato-Based Dishes

Red wines go well with tomato sauces. The acid in tomatoes matches nicely with red wines. Try these:

• Chianti with spaghetti and meatballs
• Sangiovese with pizza margherita
• Barbera with lasagna

White Wines for Creamy Dishes

Creamy pasta dishes taste good with white wines. The smooth wine goes well with rich sauce. Try these:

• Pinot Grigio with fettuccine alfredo
• Chardonnay with chicken piccata
• Soave with risotto

Wines for Seafood Pasta

Light, crisp wines are good with seafood pasta. These wines don't cover up the taste of seafood. Try these:

• Vermentino with linguine and clams
• Sauvignon Blanc with shrimp scampi
• Prosecco with seafood risotto

Pairing Wine with Pizza

Wine can be great with pizza. Choose your wine based on the pizza toppings. Here are some ideas:

• Chianti with pepperoni pizza
• Pinot Grigio with white pizza
• Barbera with vegetable pizza

Wines for Italian Desserts

Sweet wines go well with Italian desserts. These wines match the sweetness of the desserts. Try these:

• Moscato d'Asti with tiramisu
• Vin Santo with biscotti
• Prosecco with fruit-based desserts

Regional Pairings

Wines from an Italian region often go well with food from that same region. The flavors have grown together over time. Some examples:

• Tuscan Chianti with Florentine steak
• Sicilian Nero d'Avola with pasta alla Norma
• Venetian Soave with risotto

Tips for Wine Pairing

Here are some tips to help you pair wine with Italian food:

• Match the weight of the wine to the weight of the food
• Think about the main ingredients in the dish
• Try new combinations
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Mamma Mia's Trattoria of West Boynton Beach offers many wines to go with our Italian dishes. Our staff can help you pick a good wine for your meal.

Want to try some great Italian food and wine pairings? Contact us to book a table or ask about our wines. You can also call us at 561-509-0925. Visit Mamma Mia's Trattoria of West Boynton Beach for a real Italian meal!