There’s nothing better than curling up on the couch on a rainy night with a delicious pizza and great bottle of wine.  There are so many variations of pizza, so you really need to base your wine pairing on the toppings and sauce.

When it comes to traditional cheese, margherita and even meat lover’s pizza, Barbera is a great, approachable and very versatile Italian red. It’s one of my go-to pizza wines. In fact, I always keep a few bottles in the house for take-out night.

Barbera is a grape varietal from the Piedmont region of Italy. It tends to have vibrant fruit characteristics with high acidity and mellow tannins.  This is a versatile wine that generally drinks best when young and pairs beautifully with an array of menu items from eggplant parmesan to pizza to pasta carbonara! Barbera also tends to be one of the best values at your local Italian eatery. Bon Appetite!

Recommended Producers 

Damilano Barbera d’Asti, Piedmont, Italy (SRP: $16)
Pio Cesare Barbera d’Alba, Piedmont, Italy (SRP: $20)
La Spinetta Ca di Pian Barbera d’Alba, Piedmont, Italy (SRP: $22)