Wines that pair with
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Red · Medium · Dry
California Merlot, when made well — plummy, supple, with a touch of cocoa and earlier drinkability than its Bordeaux cousins. The unfairly maligned dinner-party red.
Why it works with Ratatouille With Penne
American Merlot's cherry-and-leather profile is exactly what Ratatouille With Penne wants from a red.
Red · Medium · Dry
Australia's signature red — dense, spice-driven, peppery, often pushing 15% alcohol. Barossa makes it brawniest; McLaren Vale, smokier; Hunter, leaner. Built for the grill.
Why it works with Ratatouille With Penne
A mid-weight Italian-style red like Australian Shiraz matches Ratatouille With Penne without dominating the dish.
Red · Light · Dry
Burgundy's most temperamental grape, but the rewards are real — translucent ruby with a perfumed lift of red cherry, forest floor, and clove. Silken tannins and bright acid make it the most versatile red on the table; serve cool, around 58°F.
Why it works with Ratatouille With Penne
Light reds like Pinot Noir pair with lighter Ratatouille With Penne preparations — vegetable-based, fish-driven, or olive-oil-led.
Red · Medium · Dry
Tempranillo-based blend from northern Spain, traditionally oak-aged into something quietly profound. Cherry, dill, vanilla, leather; great with lamb, paella, and aged Manchego.
Why it works with Ratatouille With Penne
Rioja's bright acid is built for Ratatouille With Penne's tomato-based sauce; this is the classic Italian table pairing.
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