OK I'm making homemade pizza for my GF next weekend and I want a great wine to go with it. I'm not a wine hobbyist (as you can tell) I want something that will be good, but not break the bank because I'm a poor college student. I read somewhere that a Joel Gott 2005 Zinfandel would be good, but I'm not here I can it here in Nebraska. Any suggestion would be most appreciated.
2007-10-26 12:14:44 · 9 answers · asked by DownInGeorgia 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
fetzer merlot
not too pricey and easy to drink red
2007-10-26 12:22:07 · answer #1 · answered by jeenious 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you're looking for a red to go with pizza steer more towards a Shiraz or a Petit Verdot. Two wines that are fantastic over here (in Australia), which i know are exported to the states (though i'm not sure where) are Yalumba Wines (for the Shiraz) and Pennyfield (do an amazing Petit Verdot).
By the way my reason for recommending these 2 varieties is that the good ones will have an awesome warming affect with the pizza.
2007-10-27 20:36:07 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're a total sweetie for doing homemade pizza for your girlfriend!
To go with pizza, choose a regional Italian red wine. Some affordable choices would be Cecchi Chianti, Monte Antico Toscana, Santa Cristina Sangiovese, Straccali Chianti, Allegrini Valpolicella, or Cantina Zaccagnini Montepulciano d'Abruzzo.
For the least expensive, yet yummy option, try Citra Montepulciano d'Abruzzo. It's got a nice fruity earthiness and it's seriously only about $5 a bottle! Another option would be the slightly carbonated and low-alcohol Reunite Lambrusco. It's very popular and quite tasty with pizza :)
Best to you...
2007-10-26 12:38:01 · answer #3 · answered by thegirlwholovedbrains 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A zinfandel would be an OK choice...though not my first choice. I normally have Zinfandel with bbq and not italian. You also do not mention what sort of pizza you are making. If it is traditional style with tomato sauce, then red is definately the way to go.
I would probably go with a Chianti from Italy like Ruffino or perhaps a sangiovese either from italy or from California. If you have one of those big mega mart liquor stores like a Bevmo they might have Sangiovese from Luna and/or Silverado. Coppola also makes one called Rosso which the winery affectionaly refers to as Spaghetti Red.
You might also try a malbec or a tempranillo. I love El Felino from Argentina.
2007-10-26 19:05:29 · answer #4 · answered by Lisa H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you have a problem with the Pizza. This is a dominating food destroy your mouth in tasting anything else. Complex flavor in good wines will be lost. I suggest something hardy, not complex, and not expensive. You want to enjoy the pizza and have something red to wash it down. Perhaps a sangiovese, zinfandel from Sonoma County, or a petite syrah.
2007-10-29 06:39:09 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aww that is so sweet that your making pizza for your gf. Good luck on your date and hopefully this helps you out!!
Try to go with a red wine such as:
Cabernet Sauvignon~
1. Hess Select Cabernet Sauvignon, 2000 ($11.99)
2. Stone Creek Cabernet Sauvignon, 1999 ($11.99)
3. Fisheye Cabernet Sauvignon, 2003 ($7.99)
Cabernet Franc ~
1. Eclipse, Heron Hill, 2000 Cabernet Franc ($16.99)
Merlot (my personal Favorite)
1. Blackstone Merlot ($11.99) ** 2004 or 2005**
2. Little penquin merlot 2004 ($7.99)
2007-10-26 12:34:41 · answer #6 · answered by nmac038 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I love Zinfandel and I buy Beringers and it won't break the bank also Sutter Home is also another good choice
2007-10-26 12:30:16 · answer #7 · answered by heartbroken 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-23 01:14:24 · answer #8 · answered by kaspari 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any Pinot Noir will do...try Toad Hollow "Eye of the Toad" Pinot Noir dry rose....goes good w/ pizza! About $12 a bottle.
2007-10-26 12:36:05 · answer #9 · answered by Apophis Ascended 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋