Fresh Mozzarella

White · Medium · Dry

The most-planted white grape and the most chameleon-like. Crisp and steely from Chablis; rich, oaky, and tropical from California. Read the label, then match the style to the dish.

Works with Fresh Mozzarella Ball · Tomato, Fresh Mozzarella, Basil · Caprese Salad (tomato; Fresh Mozzarella; Basil) +5 more Fresh Mozzarella Ball · Tomato, Fresh Mozzarella, Basil · Caprese Salad (tomato; Fresh Mozzarella; Basil) · Roasted Tomatoes With Basil And Fresh Mozzarella · Crostini With Pesto, Fresh Mozzarella And Cherry Tomatoes · Fresh Mozzarella Withsundried Tomatoes And Roasted Peppers · Grilled Figs Withaca Fresh Mozzarella And Balsamic Vinegar · House-roasted Portobello Mushrooms, Fresh Mozzarella And Podda Cheese, Red Wine Vinaigrette And Ove

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 Fresh Mozzarella Ball · Tomato, Fresh Mozzarella, Basil · Caprese Salad (tomato; Fresh Mozzarella; Basil) +5 more Fresh Mozzarella Ball · Tomato, Fresh Mozzarella, Basil · Caprese Salad (tomato; Fresh Mozzarella; Basil) · Roasted Tomatoes With Basil And Fresh Mozzarella · Crostini With Pesto, Fresh Mozzarella And Cherry Tomatoes · Fresh Mozzarella Withsundried Tomatoes And Roasted Peppers · Grilled Figs Withaca Fresh Mozzarella And Balsamic Vinegar · House-roasted Portobello Mushrooms, Fresh Mozzarella And Podda Cheese, Red Wine Vinaigrette And Ove

Red · Full · Dry

The benchmark for full-bodied red — structured, age-worthy, unapologetic. Black currant, graphite, and tobacco lead into firm tannins that demand protein on the plate. Decant young bottles; cellar the serious ones.

Works with Fresh Mozzarella Ball · Tomato, Fresh Mozzarella, Basil · Roasted Tomatoes With Basil And Fresh Mozzarella +4 more Fresh Mozzarella Ball · Tomato, Fresh Mozzarella, Basil · Roasted Tomatoes With Basil And Fresh Mozzarella · Crostini With Pesto, Fresh Mozzarella And Cherry Tomatoes · Fresh Mozzarella Withsundried Tomatoes And Roasted Peppers · Grilled Figs Withaca Fresh Mozzarella And Balsamic Vinegar · House-roasted Portobello Mushrooms, Fresh Mozzarella And Podda Cheese, Red Wine Vinaigrette And Ove

Fortified · Full · Sweet

Fortified red from Portugal's Douro Valley — sweet, warming, and surprisingly versatile. Ruby and LBV are for everyday; Vintage and Tawny are for serious occasions. Pair with blue cheese, walnuts, or just a fire.

Works with Fresh Mozzarella Ball · Tomato, Fresh Mozzarella, Basil · Crostini With Pesto, Fresh Mozzarella And Cherry Tomatoes +2 more Fresh Mozzarella Ball · Tomato, Fresh Mozzarella, Basil · Crostini With Pesto, Fresh Mozzarella And Cherry Tomatoes · Fresh Mozzarella Withsundried Tomatoes And Roasted Peppers · Grilled Figs Withaca Fresh Mozzarella And Balsamic Vinegar

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 Fresh Mozzarella · Roma Tomato & Fresh Mozzarella · Roma Tomato And Fresh Mozzarella

White · Light · Dry

Citrus, cut grass, and a wire of acid. Marlborough makes it loudest; Sancerre makes it most refined. Either way, it cuts cleanly through goat cheese, herbs, and anything with shellfish.

Works with Tomato, Fresh Mozzarella, Basil · Caprese Salad (tomato; Fresh Mozzarella; Basil) · Roasted Tomatoes With Basil And Fresh Mozzarella

Red · Medium · Dry

Pinot Noir (red) or Chardonnay (white) from the world's most expensive dirt. Translucent, perfumed, ethereal at the top of the hierarchy; honest and pleasant lower down. Drink slowly, with reverence.

Works with Caprese Salad (tomato; Fresh Mozzarella; Basil) · House-roasted Portobello Mushrooms, Fresh Mozzarella And Podda Cheese, Red Wine Vinaigrette And Ove

Rosé · Light · Dry

Provence's gift to summer — dry, pale, faintly strawberry-and-citrus, with low alcohol and crisp acid. Made to drink cold, with food, in the shade.

Works with Caprese Salad (tomato; Fresh Mozzarella; Basil) · Roasted Tomatoes With Basil And Fresh Mozzarella

White · Light · Dry

Galicia's gift to summer — citrus, peach, salt air, and acid like a knife. Made for shellfish, paella, and any dish that involves the sea.

Red · Medium · Dry

Shorthand for Cabernet Sauvignon — full-bodied, structured red wine with notes of black currant, graphite, and cedar. The classic steakhouse choice.

Red · Medium · Dry

Sangiovese from Tuscany's historic heartland — denser fruit, longer finish, and a structure that rewards aging. The pizza wine, elevated.

Languedoc's vast everyday red appellation — Grenache and Syrah blends with sun-baked fruit and Mediterranean herb. Reliable; rarely expensive.