Readers ask: What Wine Goes With Pizza?

Is white or red wine better with pizza?

Pizza, regardless of topping, is always fairly earthy and substantial fare that prefers red over white. Color decided, next thing to take into account is the fat in the melted cheese. To contrast this, you need a wine with medium-high to high acidity.

What do you drink with pizza?

The 5 Best Nonalcoholic Beverages To Drink With Pizza

1. Soda. It’s the signature pizza party beverage — and for good reason.
2. Sparkling Water. A great option for those who don’t love sugary drinks, sparkling water provides the refreshing bubbles of a soda without any of the sweetness.
3. Milk.
4. Lemonade.
5. Iced Tea.

What pizza goes with red wine?

Cheese Pizza A classic slice of cheese pizza with red sauce is the quintessential New York slice. The red sauce becomes the focal point of the wine pairing because of its acidity and intense flavor. A GSM will work great —by the way, GSM is the acronym for the blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre.

Is Pinot Noir good with pizza?

“A smooth and rich pinot pairs perfectly with cheeseburgers alone or on a pizza. The flavor of the ground meat paired with a flavorful pinot noir is similar to the flavors of enjoying a steak dinner.”

What goes better with pizza beer or wine?

We’re a wine website so we’re going to lean towards wine as the better pairing for pizza than beer. However, both certainly have their positives. You’re just as likely to enjoy a slice with an ice-cold beer as you are to enjoy one with an interesting glass of Italian red wine.

Which is the best pinot noir?

Best Tasting Pinot Noir

• Paul Hobbs Pinot Noir Russian River Valley. 4.5 out of 5 stars.
• River Road Pinot Noir Russian River Valley Reserve.
• Meiomi Pinot Noir.
• Willamette Valley Pinot Noir Whole Cluster Fermented.
• La Crema Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast.
• Kudos Pinot Noir Willamette.
• Amici Pinot Noir Russian River Valley.
• D’Autrefois Pinot Noir.

What soda is good with pizza?

The Best Sodas to Pair with Pizza

• Coca-Cola. Peanut butter and jelly.
• Sprite. Sprite and similar brands of lemon-lime soda are prized pizza partners for their refreshing qualities.
• Ginger Ale. Some find cola and other common soft drinks to be a bit too sweet to pair with a savory slice of pizza.
• Orange soda.
• Don’t feel like soda?

Can I drink coffee with pizza?

The earthy, full-bodied Asian and Pacific coffees are known for their low acidity, robust body and smoothness. These coffees tend to best complement salty or savory dishes, including pizza.

What kind of beer goes best with pizza?

Best Beer with Pizza: Pairing Guide

• CLASSIC CHEESE: This stripped-down American version of pizza deserves a tasty American Pale Ale.
• ORIGINAL MARGHERITA: A nice unfiltered lager like Urban Chestnut’s Zwickel.

Does prosecco go with pizza?

WHITE PIZZA: Pizza bianca, or “white pizza,” pairs well with white wines like Pinot Grigio, Falanghina, and even Prosecco.

Does Chianti go with pizza?

Chianti, the legendary sangiovese-based red wine from Tuscany, is a classic pizza pairing for this reason. It’s not too big on the body scale, and it’s simpatico with tomato-based sauces.

Does Malbec go with pizza?

Barbecue chicken pizza is sweet and smoky so you need to drink something fruity to balance that. That’s why Malbec is the perfect drink with barbecue chicken pizza.

Does Beaujolais go with pizza?

Morgon, Beaujolais Grand Cru Pairs best with: “A charred Neapolitan pizza topped with roasted vegetables or spicy salami.”

What do you eat Pinot Noir with?

Pinot Noir pairs well with a wide range of foods —fruitier versions make a great match with salmon or other fatty fish, roasted chicken or pasta dishes; bigger, more tannic Pinots are ideal with duck and other game birds, casseroles or, of course, stews like beef bourguignon.

Is Barbera wine good with pizza?

Barbera pairs with almost everything. It is a medium-bodied, fruity varietal that has enough acid and body to pair with almost any dish. A barbera I love to pair with this pizza is the Marchesi di Barolo, Barbera d’ Alba, Ruvei ($16).