The Best Wine for Margherita
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Pizza Margherita is without a doubt the king, or better said, the queen of pizzas. It’s a classic. The Margherita is beauty in simplicity — San Marzano tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, fresh basil, salt, and extra-virgin olive oil, that’s it.
Sure, there are heartier pizzas out there, and some can have a dozen toppings. Still, the Margherita has all you need for a memorable time around the table. There’s only one thing missing, though — wine. What’s the best wine for pizza? Margherita pizza wine pairing? Here’s all you need to know!
Margherita Pizza Wine Pairing
Food and wine pairings are exciting. Done right, both the wine and the food are tastier. There are a few tricks to pair food and wine successfully, and many apply to pizza.
Acid balances acid. Pizza’s main flavor ingredient is tomato sauce, especially when dealing with thin Margherita pies. Tomatoes are delicious, yes, but they’re also tart. To pair pizza with wine, you must follow the number one rule of wine pairings: “The wine must always be more acidic than the food.”
Acidity cuts through the fat. There’s one more thing. Mozzarella is quite fatty, and we all love that cheesy mouthfeel. Still, for a proper wine pairing, you need acidity to cut through the fat. This is yet another reason to pair pizza with tart red wine.
Well, there’s good news, most Italian red wines are tart and have noticeable acidity – that’s just how they are. Of course, the wine evolved to have an affinity with tomato-based Italian food. What’s the best wine for pizza? Italian red wine, as simple as that.
How to Choose Wine for Pizza?
Of course, there are dozens, if not thousands, of different Italian grapes, so how to choose? You don’t have to. At PairME Wines, we’ve found the perfect wine for pizza, a gorgeous red wine from Abruzzo — it’s made with Montepulciano grapes under the Montepulciano d’Abruzzo appellation.
“The Wine for Pizza” has vibrant red and black fruit aromas, hints of violets and damp earth. The palate has round tannins and the most mouthwatering acidity, which makes it compatible, not only with Margherita pizza, but with any pizza!
Can’t I pair pizza with any red wine? You can always eat your favorite food and drinks together, but to experience a wine pairing, the wine must be just right. Interestingly, most modern red wines, mainly from the New World, have medium to low acidities, and they struggle with tomato sauces. Italian wines are still your best bet for pizza pairings, and if explicitly chosen for the task, you’re in for a real treat!
Food and Wine Pairings Are Fun!
Finding the right wine for every type of food can be stressful, but that shouldn’t be the case. Wine is fun, and so are wine pairings! Enjoy PairME food-oriented wines, sit back and enjoy a lovely wine dinner every time. If you’re not having fun, you’re doing it wrong.
The next time you order pizza, make sure you have a bottle of The Wine for Pizza in hand. Take care of your guests, and we’ll take care of the wine.
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