What wine goes with pizza?
Pizza needs acidity above all: tomato sauce is tart, cheese is fatty, and the wine has to handle both. That's why mid-weight Italian reds — built for exactly this food — beat bigger, oakier wines every time.
Chianti Classico
Sangiovese — bright cherry, dusty tannin
Sangiovese's acidity mirrors the tomato sauce while its savory edge loves cheese and cured meats.
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Barbera d’Asti
Juicy, low-tannin, high-acid red
Maximum refreshment with zero harshness — brilliant with pepperoni and spicy toppings.
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Lambrusco secco
Dry, lightly sparkling red
Chilled, fizzy, and a little wild — the bubbles scrub fat from the palate and reset every bite.
Shop Lambrusco secco from ~$13 · Vivino ↗Affiliate link · prices vary by retailer
Sommelier's tip
White pizza (no tomato) flips the rules — go with a crisp Vermentino or Soave instead.
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