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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.
Why it works with Pasta Arrabiatta
A mid-weight Italian-style red like Barbera matches Pasta Arrabiatta 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 Pasta Arrabiatta
Chianti Classico's cherry-and-leather profile is exactly what Pasta Arrabiatta wants from a red.
Red · Medium · Dry
Italian red wine, broadly — Sangiovese, Nebbiolo, Barbera, Montepulciano, Aglianico, or a regional blend. Always built around food.
Why it works with Pasta Arrabiatta
For Pasta Arrabiatta, reach for Italian Red — its acid handles the sauce, its tannins handle the cheese.
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