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What wine to drink with pizza?
Margherita, Queen, cheese or seafood pizza: every recipe deserves its ideal wine! Discover our suggestions for Alsace wines to enhance your pizza evenings.
Pairing wine and pizza is no easy task, especially given the multitude of toppings that can be used. What Alsace wine and food pairings can you imagine? The choice of wine depends on the contents of your pizza! Here are our suggestions: we give you our best wine and food pairings with some of the most popular Italian recipes.
Which wine goes with a margherita pizza?
Pizza margherita (or pizza margarita) is the traditional Italian pizza. It is made with tomato sauce, mozzarella, and aromatic herbs. For this pizza, you should choose a wine that goes well with the main ingredient, which is the tomato sauce. A light red wine with good acidity and fine tannins will be perfect for bringing out the flavors. We recommend serving a Pinot Noir from Les Chasseurs de Lune for the perfect pairing with your pizza!
Alsace wine and four-cheese pizza
The Italian cheeses that usually make up this pizza are mozzarella, provolone, gorgonzola, and parmigiano (or parmesan). Sometimes it is replaced by Emmental. For this dish, it is essential to serve a wine that will pair perfectly with the melted cheese.
White wines are highly recommended in this case. In addition to complementing the texture of the cheese, the acidity of the white wine will cut through the fat, followed by a lovely lingering finish. A dry white wine such as Pinot Blanc or Riesling des Chasseurs de Lune will be the ideal accompaniment to bring out the flavors of your pizza!
Alsace wines and seafood pizza
This famous Italian dish also comes in a seafood version. Shrimp, calamari, and mussels can also be combined with tomato and cheese on pizza! In this case, it is best to pair them with light red wines such as Pinot Noir or even a rosé wine. The light and fruity Rosé des Chasseurs de Lune is also a great choice.
And with the pizza queen?
The pizza queen (pizza royale or pizza Regina for Italians) is one of the most complete versions, combining tomato sauce, ham, mushrooms, and mozzarella. If you are a fan of this version, serve it with a light red wine or a well-chilled rosé. We recommend serving our Pinot Noir des Chasseurs or a Rosé des Chasseurs de Lune, which will pair perfectly with this Italian dish.
Enjoy your meal by following our food and wine pairings for pizzas!
