Wines that pair with

Ziti With Roasted Peppers, Green Olives, And Spicy Salami

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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 Ziti With Roasted Peppers, Green Olives, And Spicy Salami

A mid-weight American Merlot flatters Ziti With Roasted Peppers, Green Olives, And Spicy Salami without overshadowing it — neither pulls focus.

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 Ziti With Roasted Peppers, Green Olives, And Spicy Salami

A mid-weight Chianti Classico flatters Ziti With Roasted Peppers, Green Olives, And Spicy Salami without overshadowing it — neither pulls focus.

Rioja

Classic

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 Ziti With Roasted Peppers, Green Olives, And Spicy Salami

A mid-weight Rioja flatters Ziti With Roasted Peppers, Green Olives, And Spicy Salami without overshadowing it — neither pulls focus.