pizza with a twist

[dozer]

What might make a good pairing with pizza -- with a meat sauce base and topped with pecorino romano cheese instead?

[hotwine]

Barbera d'Alba for me.

[Thomas]

or Dolcetto d'Alba.

[wineguruchgo]

Ever have champagne and pizza? Don't snicker. It's a great combo that people generally don't think of! I would go with a sparkling wine instead of champagne because of the price.

If you're looking for something different, try it. I have a few friends who thought I was out of my mind when I suggested it. Then we had a dinner and everyone brought their favorite pizza and a bottle of bubbly. They are now hooked!

[Kcwhippet]

Sparklers are the least understood wines, probably because most folks feel they should be brought out only for special occasions. That can't be further from the truth, as the guru points out. No other wine made is more food friendly in that it goes well with just about any dish. Good call, guru. Many people here know of Brian Loring, who's making some really fine Pinot Noir of late, and is fast becoming the darling of the wine press. Well, his drink of choice is usually a sparkler. Check out his thoughts at www.loringwinecompany.com.

[This message has been edited by Kcwhippet (edited 11-03-2003).]

[Thomas]

I don't disagree. Don't change my vote, but will add Prosecco.

[wineguruchgo]

As someone in the wine industry on the sales side for a few years I think we have not done our job properly when it comes to educating the public with respect to sparkling wines. I love bubbles! Sweet, dry, fat, lean, you name it!

My Bro-in-law, who has been a restauranteur for 18 years recently invited me and extended family members to one of his restaurants for dinner. As always, I bring the wine to help off-set the cost to him.

I brought two bottles of bubbly and then the usual white and reds. As soon as he saw the bubbly he said "What's the occasion?" and my response was "I don't need an occasion to drink Champagne".

I think everyone at the table still thinks I'm nuts, but they certainly enjoyed the wine and it paired beautifully with the food.

Long live the Bubbles!!