Wine Pairings For Tomato Season
We’ve waited for it all year and it’s finally upon us; tomato season! These versatile little fruits come in all shapes, sizes and colors and, depending on how you prepare them, make perfect partners to a wide variety of wines. Here are some of our favorite tomato dishes alongside the wines that love them.
Fresh Tomato and Herb Bruschetta
Whites or rosés with good acidity match the tartness of fresh tomato.
Côtes-du-Rhône Blanc Vin Gourmand, Dauvergne-Ranvier 2010 Rhone France
Côtes de Provence Blanc, Dom. Houchart 2010 Provence, France $
“Cepa Pura” Fernão Pires, Quinta do Montalto 2011 Estremadura, Portugal
Pasta with Creamy Tomato Sauce
Full-bodied whites echo the richness of creamy sauces.
Cataratto IGT, Cantina Ericina 2010 Sicily, Italy
Ch. Bellevue, Entre-Deux-Mers 2010 Bordeaux, France
Orvieto Classico, Palazzone 2011 Umbria Italy
Sweet Sausage with Slow Roasted Tomato Sauce
Light to medium-bodied reds stand up to bold flavors without overwhelming the tomato.
Nero d’Avola “Argille di Tagghia Via”, Centopassi 2011 Sicily, Italy
Rosso Piceno, Failoni 2009 Marches, Italy
Côtes de Duras “Le Pie Collette,” Mouthes le Bihan Southwest France