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    • Wine Knowledge
      • Essentials
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      • Wine Classifications
      • Old World vs New World
      • Champagne
      • Winemaking: Red and White
    • Pairings
      • Wine and Food
      • Wine and Music
    • Wine Regions
      • United States AVAs
    • Downloads
      • Tasting and Travel

  • Home
  • Wine Knowledge
    • Essentials
    • Wine 101
    • Wine Glossary
    • Wine Labels
    • Wine Classifications
    • Old World vs New World
    • Champagne
    • Winemaking: Red and White
  • Pairings
    • Wine and Food
    • Wine and Music
  • Wine Regions
    • United States AVAs
  • Downloads
    • Tasting and Travel

Pairing Wines with Pasta

Wine & Pasta Pairing Tips

Whether you’re twirling spaghetti, baking lasagna, or heating up takeout, the right wine can turn an ordinary meal into a moment.


Here’s how to pair pasta with wine—without overthinking it.


Start with the Basics


Pasta pairings come down to one thing: the sauce:

  • Creamy sauces love rich whites.
  • Tomato sauces shine with bright reds.
  • Herb-forward dishes pair beautifully with lighter wines.


Let’s break it down.

Wine & Deli Pairings

Creamy Wine Matches

Creamy Wine Matches

Creamy Wine Matches

Think Alfredo, carbonara, vodka sauce.

Best Wines:
• Chardonnay
• Viognier
• Pinot Grigio

Why it works: These wines have enough body and acidity to balance rich, creamy textures.

Red & Tomato Wines

Creamy Wine Matches

Creamy Wine Matches

Marinara, arrabbiata, spaghetti sauce.

Best Wines:
• Sangiovese
• Barbera
• Montepulciano

Why it works: Bright acidity in these reds matches the tanginess of tomatoes.

Herb & Olive Wines

Herb & Olive Wines

Herb & Olive Wines

Pesto, garlic oil, veggie-forward dishes.

Best Wines:
• Sauvignon Blanc
• Vermentino
• Pinot Noir

Why it works: Fresh wines echo herbal flavors without overpowering the dish.

Bold Reds & Meats

Herb & Olive Wines

Herb & Olive Wines

Bolognese, sausage ragu, short rib pasta.

Best Wines:
• Cabernet Sauvignon
• Syrah
• Malbec

Why it works: Bold reds stand up to rich meats and deep flavors.

Wine & Food Pairings

Curated Wines for Every Vibe

  • Weeknight dinner try Easy Pinot Grigio
  • Date night pasta try Pinot Noir
  • Family Sunday sauce try Sangiovese
  • Comfort food cravings try Malbec


No perfection required.

Taste and Explore

Great pairings don’t come from rules.

They come from paying attention to flavor—and enjoying the process.

Cook something simple.
Pour something good.
Let the night unfold.

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