When it comes to pairing pizza and wine, it’s all about the toppings and the sauce. You want to go for wines that will enhance the flavours of the toppings and the sauce and complement them without overpowering them.

Most Italian styled wines like Fiano, Sangiovese, and Nebbiolo tend to work with a wide variety of different sauces and toppings. But today, let’s look at 5 ultimate pizza and wine pairings that can be your go-to for your next takeout nights. 

The classic margherita pizza is a go-to for many of us, and pairing it with a dry Italian rosé is the ideal choice. 

The juiciness of the fruit and the freshness in the rosé helps cut through the creaminess of the cheese, getting you prepared for the next bite. 

Savoury, spicy meats that have a bit of body demand red wines. So for those who love a pepperoni pizza from time to time, or perhaps even a loaded meat lovers pie, a Chianti Classico or a Barbera D’Asti would be a great choice. 

With its cherry fruit, savoury, spicy flavours, and tangy acidity, these wines work brilliantly with meat based pizzas. 

White pizza might not be our first choice of pizza, but when we’re going all gourmet, this is a must try. 

The white pizza with fresh vegetable toppings like mushrooms and rocket leaves that have herbaceous but earthy flavours would pair impeccably with a crisp white. Try a Pinot Grigio or a Gavi with this one.