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 Sausage, Cheese And Basil Lasagna
Lighter than a Cabernet, American Merlot still has the weight to match Sausage, Cheese And Basil Lasagna's body.
Red · Medium · Dry
Sangiovese from Tuscany's historic heartland — denser fruit, longer finish, and a structure that rewards aging. The pizza wine, elevated.
Why it works with Sausage, Cheese And Basil Lasagna
Chianti Classico's gentle structure complements Sausage, Cheese And Basil Lasagna's flavors; reach for this when subtler is better.
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 Sausage, Cheese And Basil Lasagna
A mid-weight Montepulciano D'abruzzo flatters Sausage, Cheese And Basil Lasagna without overshadowing it — neither pulls focus.
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