Pizza and Wine: 3 Must-Try Pairings

Margherita Pizza with Mozzarella di Bufala and Fresh Basil, Paired with Custoza DOC White Wine

The Margherita pizza with mozzarella di bufala is the ultimate classic! We prepare it by adding the mozzarella and fresh basil at the end of cooking to fully preserve their flavor and freshness. However, we also have a soft spot for the traditional version!

What is the best wine to pair with this pizza? A young, delicate white wine with medium structure, characterized by a good level of freshness (perfect to balance the creamy richness of the cheese) and ideally defined by fruity aromas that complement the fresh basil. For all these reasons, we think that Custoza DOC is the perfect wine to accompany Margherita pizza with mozzarella di bufala and fresh basil.

Vegetarian Pizza with Garden Fresh Flavors, Paired with Chiaretto di Bardolino DOC Rosé

A vegetarian pizza can be topped with a variety of seasonal vegetables such as red radicchio, artichokes, leeks, spinach, and pumpkin, which are easy to find during the colder months and are undoubtedly a healthy, wholesome choice.

What wine pairs best with this veggie-filled pizza? A delicate, medium-bodied rosé wine, ideally fresh, to add dynamism to the vegetable toppings. This type of wine also pairs wonderfully with tomato-based dishes. For these reasons, Chiaretto di Bardolino DOC is the perfect wine to pair with a vegetarian pizza bursting with garden-fresh flavors!

White Pizza with Pumpkin Cream, Porcini Mushrooms, and Caciocavallo, Paired with Bardolino DOC Red Wine

White pizza topped with pumpkin and porcini mushrooms offers a unique twist on the classic pizza. It's delicate and sweet, yet enriched by the bold flavors of caciocavallo cheese (Italian stretched cheese, mild and creamy). We especially love preparing this pizza during the colder months.

At first glance, it might seem tricky to find the right wine, but with a few simple guidelines, it’s easier than you think! Young, aromatic red wines with low tannins, such as Bardolino DOC, pair perfectly with flavorful dishes like those featuring mushrooms and cheese, enhancing their taste. For this reason, Bardolino DOC red wine is the ideal companion for white pizza with pumpkin cream, porcini mushrooms, and caciocavallo!