What wine goes with pasta bolognese?
A slow-simmered ragù is rich, meaty, and tomato-tangy all at once. Italian reds are built for it — their signature acidity refreshes the palate where soft international styles go flat.
Sangiovese / Chianti
Tart cherry, herbs, dusty tannin
The hometown pairing: acidity for the tomato, structure for the beef, savor for the parmesan.
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Barbera d’Alba
Dark fruit, vivid acid, low tannin
Plusher than Chianti but just as fresh — wonderful when the ragù is extra rich.
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Montepulciano d’Abruzzo
Round, dark, easygoing
Remarkable depth for the money — the weeknight bolognese bottle.
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Sommelier's tip
Creamy pasta (alfredo, carbonara) flips to white — look for our roast chicken whites instead.
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