Wines that pair with
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Red · Medium · Dry
The grape that puts the warmth in southern French reds — strawberry, raspberry, white pepper, and a finish that's all sun and stones. The backbone of Châteauneuf-du-Pape and rosé from Provence.
Why it works with Chicken With Olives
Medium reds like Grenache hold up well to Chicken With Olives, especially when roasted or grilled.
Red · Medium · Dry
Italy's most popular under-$15 red — the Montepulciano grape (not the Tuscan town) from Abruzzo, all sour cherry, plum, soft tannins. The pizza-and-pasta wine.
Why it works with Chicken With Olives
Montepulciano D'abruzzo gives Chicken With Olives a structured partner — fruit and tannin without aggression.
Red · Full · Dry
California's brawler — jammy blackberry, brambly spice, and 15% alcohol that hides behind the fruit. Built for ribs, brisket, and anything that came off a grill.
Why it works with Chicken With Olives
Zinfandel's structured tannins frame Chicken With Olives; reach for this when the dish has weight to match.
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