The Best Wines to Drink with Italian Food
                     The Best Wines to Drink with Italian 
Food: A FULL GUIDE
You've come to the right spot if you're looking for the best wine to with 
Italian food! I'll lead you through the fascinating world of Italian food and 
wine matching as a seasoned traveler who was born in the country's 
heart and is well-versed in the subject. The next time you visit your 
favorite Italian restaurant, make sure you consult this guide so you may 
confidently and easily explore the wine list.
The Basis of Wine and Italian Food Pairing
It's easier than you may think to pair the ideal bottle of wine with an 
Italian dinner, especially if you're eating at an Italian restaurant. These 
four guiding concepts will assist you in identifying the ideal combination.
1. Tone, Tannins, Textures, and Tastes
Locating a wine that matches the taste and texture of your food is the 
key to a great pairing. Wines can be light to full-bodied, fruity to earthy, 
or have low to high tannin levels. It's a matter of matching these 
characteristics to the various dietary tastes. Like this one, a robust 
Barolo goes well with a hearty Osso Buco. On the other hand, a delicate 
seafood risotto could pair well with a crisp, fruity Prosecco.
• Harmonizing Taste
It's important to strike a balance between your meal and wine. Wines taste 
less acidic and fruitier when paired with salty and sour foods. Conversely, 
savory and sweet foods may intensify the astringent flavor of wines. A dry, 
somewhat acidic Chianti Classico, for instance, goes well with the richness of a 
strong, salted lasagna.
• Modifying Acidity
It's critical to balance the acidity levels of your food and wine, just as you 
would with taste. Dessert wines go better with sweet dishes, whereas acidic 
foods pair best with equally acidic wines. For example, a high-acidity 
Sauvignon Blanc would work well to counterbalance a zesty lemon chicken 
piccata.
• Using Regional Pairs
Food and wines from the same regions can go very well together. So, what 
wine pairs better with a hearty Tuscan stew than Sangiovese? If you persist, 
you will soon become an expert in the art of pairing the best wine to with 
Italian food. Follow these tips. But always remember that the main objective is 
your satisfaction. Feel free to try different combinations to find out which one 
best suit your tastes!
The best red wines of Italian cuisine
Let's immerse ourselves in some of the most popular red wines of 
Italian cuisine and discover their unique characteristics and perfect 
pairings.
• Chianti
From the heart of Tuscany, Chianti is a rich, dry red wine that 
draws its identity from the Sangiovese grapes. Known for its 
earthy flavors and high tannin content, Chianti is characterized by 
a deep red color with notes of balsamic vinegar, strawberries, 
dried herbs and smoke, giving it immense versatility and a strong 
pairing. 
Chianti: perfect combination for Italian dishes 
This Italian wine is also an excellent companion for fresh pizzas 
and also for hearty soups or stews.
It also goes well with a plate of appetizers with tasty meats such 
as salami and ham, cheeses such as pecorino and provolone, 
marinated olives and marinated peppers.