Cabernet Franc pairs best with heavier vegetarian fare such as vegetarian lasagna, meatless chilli, lentil soup, grilled vegetable sandwiches and Mediterranean Pizza topped with goat cheese, broccoli, olives and fire-roasted red peppers. Cabernet Franc is also amazing [...]
Medium-bodied versions of red wines like Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Shiraz pair best with Meatloaf, as they are loaded with plenty of tannin to harmonize with this classic comfort food. The meaty flavours of the dish [...]
Beaujolais Villages pairs best with lighter fare, such as Hamburgers, Turkey Sandwiches, Chicken Wings, Lazy Brunch Buffets, Picnic Potlucks, Pad Tai and Sausage on a bun. Beaujolais Villages is a light red wine from France that [...]
Chicken Fried Steak pairs best fruity red wines with ample acidity, such as Baco Noir, Grenache, Sangiovese, Zinfandel, and Beaujolais Villages. A peppery Syrah from the Rhône Valley of France also makes for a wonderful pairing. [...]
Citrusy whites like Sauvignon Blanc, Verdejo, Muscadet, and Fiano pair best with Shrimp Scampi, along with Pinot Grigio, Sparkling Wine or Manzanilla Sherry, which offer their own strengths. The citrusy notes of the white wine help soften [...]
Primitivo pairs best with Grilled Vegetable Pasta, Pizza Rustica, Spaghetti Bolognese, Pasta Puttanesca, Eggplant Parmesan, Chicken Cacciatore, and Lamb Curry. The low tannin and medium acidity, along with the easy-going nature of Primitivo, makes it food-friendly [...]
Pasta Puttanesca pairs best acidic and earthy notes red wines like Pinot Noir, Chianti Classico, Primitivo, Beaujolais Cru, Barbera and Nero d'Avola. Loaded with garlic, olives, anchovies, crushed red peppers, tomatoes and capers, Spaghetti Alla Puttanesca [...]
Salmon Burgers pair best with citrusy and crisp white wines such as Sauvignon Blanc, an Unoaked Chardonnay, or Riesling. For red wine with a Salmon Burger, you won't find anything better than a Pinot Noir, however, [...]
Pepperoni Pizza requires medium-bodied but acidic red wines to hold up to the strong spicy and fatty flavours of Pepperoni, such as Merlot, Chianti, Baco Noir, Cabernet Franc, Barbera and Menica. Best Wine with Pepperoni Pizza [...]
Rich and earthy red wines such as Barolo, Barbaresco, Super Tuscan, Lagrein, Malbec, Côte Rôtie and Châteauneuf du Pape pair best with the braised meaty flavours of Osso Buco. Osso Buco is either veal or beef [...]