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 Spaghetti With Sicilian Meatballs
A mid-weight Italian-style red like American Merlot matches Spaghetti With Sicilian Meatballs without dominating the dish.
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 Spaghetti With Sicilian Meatballs
Chianti Classico's cherry-and-leather profile is exactly what Spaghetti With Sicilian Meatballs wants from a red.
Red · Medium · Dry
Piedmont's everyday red — soft, plummy, low-acid, gulpably friendly. The wine you reach for when Barolo feels like a commitment.
Why it works with Spaghetti With Sicilian Meatballs
For Spaghetti With Sicilian Meatballs, reach for Dolcetto — its acid handles the sauce, its tannins handle the cheese.
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