There's nothing quite as cosy and comforting as your favourite pizza recipe paired with a delicious glass of red or white wine - especially in the cooler months! We've put together some perfect pizza and wine pairings, including pizza recipes and topping suggestions, for you to enjoy year-round!
1. Pepperoni Pizza - Pair with Bold Reds
Pepperoni is the ultimate classic pizza that we can never say no to! Oaky red wines (such as a Cabernet Sauvignon) with high levels of tannins are great for balancing out the strong, oily flavours found in pepperoni - creating a match made in heaven!
Our Favourite Pepperoni Pizza Recipe:
Dough Tribe Margherita Pizza Base
Sliced Pepperoni
Fresh basil, for topping
2. Margherita Pizza - Pair with Classic Reds
The traditional Margherita pizza is another one that can't be missed at your next pizza night and it goes perfectly with earthy red wines (such as a Pinot Noir or dry Rosé) - simple, delicious and the best comfort meal!
Our Favourite Margherita Pizza Recipe:
Dough Tribe Margherita Pizza Base
Sliced cherry tomatoes
Fresh basil, for topping
3. Chicken Pizza - Pair with Fruity Reds
Possibly one of our favourite pizza and wine pairings has to be classic chicken pizza and fruity red wine. The dry tenderness of your chicken pizza will go perfectly with red wines such as a sweet Zinfandel.
Our Favourite Chicken Pizza Recipe:
Dough Tribe Margherita Pizza Base
Shredded chicken
Brie cheese, roughly sliced
Cranberry sauce
Chicken stuffing
Fresh basil, for topping
4. Veggie Pizza - Pair with Crisp Whites
Veggie-loaded pizzas are best paired with chilled, crisp whites that offer the ultimate fresh flavour and complement a range of vegetables, from mushrooms to olives.
Fresh, sweet white wines like a Sauvignon Blanc will cut through the rich vegetables and mozzarella and enhance the whole pizza's flavour.
Our Favourite Veggie Pizza Recipe:
Dough Tribe Margherita Pizza Base
Sliced cherry tomatoes
Sliced button mushrooms
Fresh basil, for topping
5. White Dessert Pizza - Pair with Sweet Whites or Rosés
Say goodbye to your usual Nutella dessert pizza - white dessert pizza is so yummy and is here to stay!
When it comes to fresh dessert pizzas like our favourite recipe below, fruity whites or rosés enhance the sweet flavours and make a pizza and wine pairing that is hard to resist.
Our Favourite White Dessert Pizza Recipe:
Mascarpone
Sliced strawberries
Rainbow sprinkles
See our other dessert pizza recipes here.
