Wine Pairing
Mozzarella (Italy)
Mozzarella is a soft and rindless Cow cheese.
Mozzarella has soft flavours that will be overpowered by big wines.
It pairs best with light white wines. Sparkling wines are fantastic.
White Wines
In Italy, Mozzarella pairs best with cool climate whites such as Alto Adige Pinot Grigio and Pinot Bianco. These wines have a good acidity and a soft, smoky character that matches perfectly with subtle food like soft cheeses.
Additionally these white wines can be paired with light meat, salads, pasta, creamy sauces and dressing.
Pinot Grigio
A classic white wine pairing for Mozzarella is Pinot Grigio. Look for a Pinot Grigio with bright acidity, citrus flavors, and a clean, crisp finish. The wine's freshness and subtle fruitiness complement the cheese's creamy texture without overwhelming its delicate flavor.
Pinot Bianco
Pinot Blianco has a good acidity, and a soft, smoky character that matches perfectly with Mozzarella.
Cortese di Gavi
Cortese di Gavi is a dry white wine from the Piemonte region. Gavi wines are crisp, with vibrant acidity, citrus notes, and minerality. Their freshness and lightness make them an excellent pairing choice for Mozzarella.
Arneis
Arneis is a white wine grape native to Piemonte, and its wines offer crisp acidity, floral aromas, and citrusy flavors. Arneis wines can provide a refreshing contrast to the creamy texture of Mozzarella while enhancing its delicate flavor.
Vermentino
A crisp and aromatic white wine like Vermentino pairs beautifully with Mozzarella. Vermentino wines, particularly those from Sardinia, offer refreshing acidity, citrusy flavors, and herbal notes that complement the cheese's delicate taste and creamy texture.
Sauvignon Blanc
A crisp and refreshing Sauvignon Blanc with citrusy and herbaceous flavors can provide a nice contrast to the creamy texture of Mozzarella. Look for Sauvignon Blancs with lively acidity and notes of lemon, lime, and green apple.
Sparkling Wines
Sparkling wines are incredible with soft and creamy cheeses.
The bubbles and acidity cleanse the palate between the bites and prepars it for the next mouthful.
Champagne (Metodo Classico)
Metodo Classico is the Italian name for wines produced the same way as Champagne.
Champagne is a classic pairing for Mozzarella. The crisp acidity, bubbles, and citrusy notes of Champagne cuts through the richness of the cheese and enhances its creamy texture.
Prosecco
Prosecco is a fantastic pairing for Mozzarella.
The wine's bubbles, bright acidity, light body, and fruity flavors make it a delightful palate cleanser, enhancing the overall tasting experience.
Fortified Wines
Fortified wines can work surprisingly well with Mozzarella, but the style matters enormously. Because the cheese is fresh, delicate, creamy, and only lightly salty, you generally want fortified wines that are elegant, fresh, oxidative, or lightly nutty. Not overly sweet or aggressively alcoholic.
Fino Sherry
Fino Sherry is a dry and crisp style of Sherry from the Jerez region of Spain. It can be a refreshing pairing with Mozzarella. Its saline notes, nutty flavors, and crisp acidity will enhance the cheese's delicate taste.
White Port
White port, with its light and fruity profile, goes well with the tangy and salty flavors Mozzarella. The creaminess of Mozzarella pairs nicely with the nutty undertones of white port.
Personal Preferences
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Enjoy your wine and cheese with local fruits nuts and bread!
Personal preferences play a significant role in wine and cheese pairings, so don't hesitate to experiment to find the combination that suits your taste buds best.
Consider adding some accompaniments like fruit, nuts, or bread to enhance the pairing experience:
- Crusty Bread and Crackers
- Nuts, Peanuts and Fries
- Grapes and Berries
- Olives and Garlic
- Figs and Rasins
- Apple and Honey
- Sliced Pear
- Dark Chocolate
- Rosemary and Thyme
Clara Peeters - Still Life with Cheeses, Almonds and Pretzels 1615
If it Grows Together
If it grows together it goes together.
Pairing locally is a great way to learn more about wine and cheese:
France
Chèvre from Loire is great with Sauvignon Blanc from Loire.
Munster from Alsace is great with Gewürztraminer from Alsace.
French Sauternes with French Roquefort.
Italy
Strong Gorgonzola pairs perfectly with Barolo.
Pecorino pairs well with Chanti.
Pino Grigio goes well with Mozzarella.
Spain
Manchego is gorgeous both with Cava and Rioja.
Alpine
Alpine wines were made with dishes like Raclette in mind.