It’s world pasta day and in honor of the occasion, we are highlighting the best wines to pair with your favorite pasta dishes. Pasta can sometimes be a tricky dish to pair with wines because there are so many sauces and side dishes to consider. We offer wine suggestions for some of the most popular pasta dishes below.
Pasta with Tomato Sauce:
Medium Bodied Red Wines
Try a Zinfandel or Dry-Italian
Masciarelli Montepulciano D’Abruzzoh
Pasta with Cheese Sauce:
Full Bodied White Wines and Light Bodied Red Wines
Try a Chardonnay or a Pinot Noir
Pasta with Seafood:
Light White Wines or a Rieslings
Try a Sauvignon Blanc or a Riesling
Pasta with Pesto:
Light White Wines
Try a Pinot Grigio or a Sauvignon Blanc
Pasta with Meat Sauce:
A Full or Medium Bodied Red Wine
Try a Chianti or a Shiraz