Wines that pair with

Clam Sauce

Aggregated across 51 related dishes — most-paired wines first.

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Chianti

Classic 9 dishes

Red · Medium · Dry

Tuscany's everyday red, made from Sangiovese — cherry, leather, and a brisk acidity that makes tomato-based dishes sing. The Classico designation marks the historic heartland and a step up in quality.

Works with Pasta Clam Sauce · Linguini And Clams Sauce · Spaghetti Red Clam Sauce +6 more

Sangiovese

Classic 9 dishes

Red · Medium · Dry

The soul of Tuscany — bright red cherry, dried herbs, and a savory line of acidity that craves tomato sauce. Chianti is the everyday face; Brunello is its serious cousin.

Works with Pasta Clam Sauce · Linguini And Clams Sauce · Spaghetti Red Clam Sauce +6 more

Pinot Noir

Interesting 8 dishes

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.

Works with Clam Sauce · Red Clam Sauce · Linguine Clam Sauce +5 more

Verdicchio

Classic 6 dishes

White · Light · Dry

Marche's quietly excellent white — apple and almond, a faint bitterness on the finish, and unusual ageability for an Italian white. Try the Castelli di Jesi Riserva.

Works with Linguine With Clam Sauce · Linguini And White Clam Sauce · Linguine With White Clam Sauce +3 more

Barbera

Interesting 5 dishes

Red · Medium · Dry

Piedmont's everyday red and Italy's secret food wine — high acid, low tannins, juicy red cherry, and a touch of earth. Pairs effortlessly with anything red-sauce.

Works with Linguini And Clams Sauce · Linguine And Clams Red Sauce · Linguine And Clamato Red Sauce +2 more

Italian Pinot Grigio

Classic 5 dishes

White · Medium · Dry

Italy's everyday white — light, lemony, neutral by design. Pleasant with anything; profound with very little. The best Friuli bottles are quietly excellent.

Works with Linguine With Clam Sauce · Linguini And White Clam Sauce · Linguine With White Clam Sauce +2 more

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