Perfect pairings
Pairing gets easier when you stop looking for rules.
Richness wants freshness. Sweetness needs care. Roast can echo cocoa. Bubbles are very good at rescuing fried food. Start with what is actually on the plate — or in the glass — and work from there.
Start with what you have
Pick a food or a drink, then see where it leads.
Start with steak, chocolate or cheese — or with the bottle already open. A spirit can lead to something good beside the glass, a mixer or garnish, and a cocktail you can make from it.
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What works
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11 ideas found. Strongest first.
Excellent pairing
Elena Walch Lagrein Alto Adige + Tomato pasta
Why it works: Firm acidity meets tomato naturally, while savoury fruit supports herbs and cheese.
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Fenocchio Langhe Nebbiolo + Tomato pasta
Why it works: Firm acidity meets tomato naturally, while savoury fruit supports herbs and cheese.
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Pio Cesare - Barbera d'Alba Doc "Fides" Vigna Mosconi + Tomato pasta
Why it works: Firm acidity meets tomato naturally, while savoury fruit supports herbs and cheese.
Explore the drinkVery good pairing
Crystallum Peter Max Pinot Noir + Tomato pasta
Why it works: Fresh acidity works with tomato while the wine’s fruit keeps the pairing rounded.
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Iona Pinot Noir + Tomato pasta
Why it works: Fresh acidity works with tomato while the wine’s fruit keeps the pairing rounded.
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Hamilton Russell Pinot Noir + Tomato pasta
Why it works: Fresh acidity works with tomato while the wine’s fruit keeps the pairing rounded.
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Crystallum Mabalel Pinot Noir + Tomato pasta
Why it works: Fresh acidity works with tomato while the wine’s fruit keeps the pairing rounded.
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Shannon Vineyards Rockview Ridge Pinot Noir + Tomato pasta
Why it works: Fresh acidity works with tomato while the wine’s fruit keeps the pairing rounded.
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