If you’re a pizza lover, you know there’s nothing more satisfying than biting into a piping hot slice of your favorite flavor. Adding a glass of wine can make for an even more appetizing experience, whether you’re enjoying your meal at home or your favorite Italian restaurant. With so many wines available, it’s worth noting that some are significantly fitting to pair with your pie. Here are some tips for making the most of this mouthwatering combination.

How to Successfully Pair Wine With Pizza

1. Meaty Pizza

If you can’t resist a slice loaded with sausage, pepperoni, bacon, or a combination of the above, select a wine that balances the savory and spicy notes of those toppings. Look for deep, fruity, sweet red wines with grape, plum, or blackberry notes to temper the flavor. Sangiovese and Syrah are popular options.

2. White Pizza

What if you take your pizza without the sauce? Most white pizzas are generously prepared with ricotta and garlic, and that makes them excellent partners for a glass of dry Sauvignon Blanc or a simple, unnuanced white wine.

3. Hawaiian Pizza

For some, nothing tops the delicious taste of pineapple, ham, and cheese. When you mix the two, you enjoy the best of both worlds—and that means the sky is the limit as to which wine you pair with the pizza. Try something fruity and bright to maintain a lighter flavor profile, such as Zinfandel, or a dry Riesling to break the intensity of the salty ham.

4. Veggie Pizza

A vegetarian pizza offers nearly endless possibilities, largely based on your toppings of choice. Earthier flavors, like arugula and broccoli on savory cheese, are nicely complemented by sweet Port wines for perfect balance. Tomatoes, onions, and peppers are more versatile flavors that lend themselves well to dry Pinot Noirs, for example.

5. Cheese Pizza

There’s nothing like sitting down with a classic. If you’re more of a pizza traditionalist, try a wine that’s not too dry or too intense. Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel are two options that provide the right mix of the two, and both help to temper the acidity of tomato sauce.

If you’re craving fresh, delicious pizza, trust The Pizza Haven to satisfy your appetite! Based in Oneida County, WI, the beloved Italian restaurant is renowned for its variety of fresh pies made entirely from scratch—and its excellent selection of red and white wines, too. If you’re uncertain about what to try, you can always trust your waiter to steer you in the right direction. The eatery also offers an extensive menu of other favorites, including soups, sandwiches, and salads. Visit the restaurant’s website to browse their dishes, or give them a call at (715) 362-5942 to place an order.