Pasta and grains

Pizza

Tomato acidity, cheese fat, and salty toppings — a fresh, moderately tannic red handles all three without ceremony.

Medium-bodied red

Classic

Balanced reds with moderate tannin and savoury, red-to-dark fruit character.

Tomato acidity, cheese fat, and salty toppings all want a fresh, moderately tannic red.

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Serve 14–17 °C

Solid

Tank-method sparkling: light, fruity, floral, made for drinking young.

Light fizz cuts mozzarella richness without weighing the meal down.

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Serve 6–9 °C

Pairing suggestions are editorial, drawn from established convention rather than measurement.