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Best Wine with Pasta with Tomato Sauce

Acidic tomato-based pasta sauces need wines with matching acidity and Italian heritage.

Why This Pairing Works

The high acidity in tomato sauce requires wines with equal acidity to prevent the wine from tasting flat. Italian wines evolved alongside Italian cuisine, creating natural harmony.

Best Wine Varieties for Pasta with Tomato Sauce

1Chianti
2Sangiovese
3Barbera
4Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
5Nero d'Avola

Alternative Wine Choices

These wines also pair well with Pasta with Tomato Sauce:

DolcettoPrimitivoAglianicoEtna Rosso

Pairing Tips

  • Match the weight of the sauce—simple marinara pairs with simple Chianti
  • Meat sauce (ragù) can handle more powerful wines
  • Spicy arrabbiata pairs with fruity, medium-bodied reds
  • Consider the cheese—Parmesan adds richness that benefits from bigger wines

Wines to Avoid

  • Low-acid wines (taste flat with tomatoes)
  • Very tannic wines
  • Oaky whites

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Chianti

Our top recommendation for pairing with pasta with tomato sauce.

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