What wine goes with eggplant parmesan?
Eggplant parm brings tomato acidity, fried richness, and molten cheese — vegetarian, but it eats like a Sunday red-sauce feast. Mid-weight Italian reds with bright acid are the answer.
Chianti Classico
Sangiovese — tart cherry, savory
The tomato-sauce specialist: acid for acid, savor for the parmesan crust.
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Nero d’Avola
Dark, plummy, sun-soaked
Southern Italian warmth for the eggplant’s smoky-sweet side.
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Aglianico
Structured, dark, brooding
When the parm is deep-dish rich, this southern heavyweight stands up to every layer.
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Sommelier's tip
A 15-minute chill on any of these reds keeps the meal from feeling heavy.
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