Wine Pairing
White Lasagna
(Vegetarian Lasagna)

White sauce, known as béchamel in Italian, is often seasoned lightly with nutmeg, giving it an earthy and warm depth.

White lasagna (typical made with béchamel, cheese, chicken, mushrooms, spinach, or seafood) pairs best with wines that have freshness and enough body to match the creamy texture.

Fiano

Fiano is an excellent pairing because it has the structural weight and flavors needed to complement a rich, cheesy pasta dish.

Unlike light white wines that get "crushed" by the density of baked pasta, Fiano has a substantial, textured body. Its mouth-coating, oily or waxy texture stands up perfectly to the weight of ricotta, mozzarella, and thick sheets of pasta.

As Fiano ages, it develops toasted hazelnut, pine, and honeyed flavors. These undertones create a perfect flavor harmony with the caramelized cheese crust of the lasagna, and the nutmeg often used in béchamel.

Quality Fiano wines has a mineral flintiness from the volcanic soils where they are grown. This enhances the umami profiles of elements like mushrooms, chicken, or spinach hidden within a white lasagna.

Soave Classico

Classic Italian white. Ideal for vegetarian lasagna, offering fresh acidity to complement vegetables. Crisp but still round enough for cheese sauces.

Gavi di Gavi

Elegant and fresh with creamy pasta dishes.

Verdicchio

Excellent minerality and acidity.

Toscana Rosé

A good bridge option for creamy veggie lasagnas.

Non-Italian Alternatives

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French Chablis

100% unoaked Chardonnay. Intense minerality and sharp acidity that perfectly cut through heavy béchamel sauce.

New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc

Herbaceous and highly acidic. Complements green vegetable fillings like spinach, artichoke, or zucchini.

South African Chenin Blanc

Offers a balance of honeyed fruit and crisp acidity that pairs well with roasted butternut squash lasagna.

French Viognier

Nice for chicken or mushroom white lasagna.

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Bubbles are Excellent

Sparkling wine is an excellent pairing for lasagna. The bubbles and high acidity slice through the heavy fat of cheese, meat, and béchamel sauce, refreshing your palate after every bite.

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Prosecco Superiore (Brut)

Crisp, apple-forward, and light. Best for spinach, ricotta, or zucchini-based lasagnas.

Champagne (Blanc de Blancs)

100% Chardonnay bubbles. Pairs beautifully with rich, buttery, all-cheese white lasagnas.

Lambrusco Secco

A dry, sparkling Italian red wine served chilled. The lively carbonation acts as a palate cleanser between bites of heavy cheese and béchamel sauce.

Spanish Cava (Brut Nature)

Bone-dry sparkling wine. The intense bubbles act as a palate cleanser against rich ricotta and mozzarella.

Sparkling Rosé: Berry notes and high acid. Works well as an all-rounder for both light meat and veggie options.

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Pairing by Content

Lasagna without tomato sauce pairs best with white wines.

For green vegetarian dishes, go for green and zesty white wines.

If the lasagna contains:

Mushrooms	Pinot Noir can work well
Seafood	Chablis, Vermentino, or Champagne
Spinach/ricotta	Sauvignon Blanc or Vermentino
Chicken	Chardonnay or Soave