Wine Pairing
Mozzarella (Italy)
Our favorite White pairing is Greco di Tufo.
Our favorite Red pairing is Valpolicella.
Other Excellent Wines
Fresh cheeses pair best with young, crisp, and dry White Wines:
- Sauvignon Blanc (France)
- Vermentino (Italy)
- Chenin Blanc Dry (France)
- Pinot Grigio (Italy)
- Albariño (Spain)
- Assyrtico (Greece)
- Chablis (France)
Fresh cheeses also pair well with the acidity of Sparkling Wines:
- Champagne (France)
- Cava (Spain)
- Prosecco (Italy)
- Sekt (Germany)
- Sparkling Rosé
Fresh cheeses pair best with light, unoaked Red Wines with low tannins:
- Pinot Noir (Unoaked)
- Beaujolais (France)
- Valpolicella (Italy)
- St.Laurent (Austria)
- Lambrusco (Italy)
Fresh cheeses can also be paired with white Dessert Wines:
- White Port (Portugal)
- Fino Sherry (Spain)
About Mozzarella
Mozzarella is a soft and rindless Italian cheese made from cow or buffalo milk (Mozzarella di Latte di Bufala).
The Mozzarella production method is called Pasta Filata.
Go Local
Pairing locally is a great way to learn more about wine and cheese.
Examples:
- Goat cheese from Loire is great with Sauvignon Blanc from Loire.
- Strong Italian Gorgonzola pairs perfectly with Italian Barolo.
- Spanish Manchego is gorgeous with Spanish Rioja.
- Munster from Alsace is great with Gewürztraminer from Alsace.