Pizza and beer have been a long-standing pair, but recently there has been a surge in customers requesting which wine to pair with their pizza. Whether you’re eating BBQ chicken pizza or a classic bianco, there are several wine pairing options to make your meal shine. Here are 8 of our most popular pizzas and the perfect wines to pair them with.
Suggested Wine & Pizza Pairings
Cheese Pizza
Wine Pairing: Cabernet Sauvignon
Cheese pizza is the most simple and classic type of pizza, pairing its savory flavor of the red sauce with a wine with high acidity and strong fruit flavors.
Pepperoni Pizza
Wine Pairing: Cabernet
The strong flavor of pepperoni combined with its high-fat content requires a wine with an intense flavor to balance it out, Cabernet is the perfect selection to balance out the garlic and pepper flavors of the meat.
Pomodoro Pizza
Wine Pairing: Pinot Noir
The creamy ricotta on the pizza will be heightened by the natural creamy notes of a Pinot Noir.
All Meat Pizza
Wine Pairing: Syrah
Bold pizza toppings call for a bold, full-bodied wine. The intense flavors of a Syrah will intensify the spices in the meat rather than being overpowered.
Ham and Pineapple Pizza
Wine Pairing: Riesling
The sweetness of the Riesling perfectly picks up the tartness of the pineapple and enhances the salty flavor of the ham.
Bianco Pizza
Wine Pairing: Rosé
The light texture of our white pizza pairs perfectly with the simple but effervescent flavors of a rosé. If you prefer to only drink red wines try sticking to wines with less intense flavor options.
BBQ Chicken Pizza
Wine Pairing: Malbec
The sweet, smoky flavors in the BBQ sauce are picked up by the fruit-forward flavor of a Malbec.
Veggie Pizza
Wine Pairing: Sauvignon Blanc
As consumers are being more health-conscious in their pizza ordering styles the number of all veggie pizzas sold has skyrocketed. Light pizza requires a light and tart wine, Sauvignon Blanc fits the bill.
For the perfect pizza to pair with your wine visit Sardella’s Pizza and Wings. Our menu offers five crust options including whole wheat crust and gluten-free pizza. In addition to pizza, wings, pasta, and salad we also offer catering options for large and small groups. Check out all of our dining options.