Pairing Suggestions

The butterry bechamel sauce, layers of egg pasta and smoked salmon call for a wine that is as rich as the ingredients.

Rich white wines are a safe choice, but a match by color with a juicy rosé is surprisingly tasty and fun.

White

Soave (Italy)
Chardonnay (World)
Falanghina (Italy)
Grillo (Italy)

Rosé

Nero d'Avola Rosato (Italy)
Navarra Rosado (Spain)
Bandol Rosé (France)

Red

If the tomato sauce is dominant, go for a fruity and light red wine. Especially in the winter time.

Pinot Nero (Italy)
Nerello Mascalese (Italy)

Bubbles

Bubbles are great, especially with much Pinot Noir in the blend.

Blanc de Noir (World)
Metodo Classico (Italy)

Personal Preferences

As always, personal preferences play a significant role in wine and food pairings. Don't hesitate to experiment to find the combination that suits your taste buds best.

Each pasta dish has its own personality, and the wine should either complement or contrast its flavors in an enjoyable way.

Try to match the intensity of the pasta with a wine of similar weight, and let acidity be your guide when pairing with tomato-based sauces.

Grows Together Goes Together

If it grows together it goes together.

Pairing locally is a great way to learn more about food and wine:

Italy

• Spaghetti ai Frutti di Mare (Seafood Pasta)
  Greco di Tufo from Campania is an excellent match for mixed seafood pasta.

• Trofie al Pesto (Basil Pesto Pasta)
  The herbal notes of Vermentino complement the basil in pesto.

• Pasta alla Carbonara (Egg, Pancetta meat, Parmesan)
  A dry, crisp white wine like Soave complements the salty pancetta and creamy sauce.

France

• Coquillettes au Jambon (Macaroni with Ham and Cheese)
  A Chardonnay (preferably from Burgundy) adds richness without overpowering the dish.

• Pâtes au Saumon (Pasta with Salmon)
  A crisp and mineral-driven Sancerre (Sauvignon Blanc) balances the richness of the salmon.

• Pâtes aux Fruits de Mer (Seafood Pasta)
  A dry and refreshing Muscadet from the Loire Valley highlights the briny, delicate seafood flavors.