Pizza is one of the great democratic foods — it works with almost anything. But "almost anything" isn't the same as "everything works equally well." The right bottle turns a Tuesday night into something worth remembering. Here's what we'd reach for, and why.
This is the no-brainer move, and we mean that as a compliment. A juicy, approachable red with ripe red fruit, savory herb notes, and enough acidity to cut through tomato sauce and melted cheese. Margherita, pepperoni, sausage and peppers — this bottle handles all of it. At $25, it's also exactly what you want to be opening on a weeknight without thinking twice.
White pies — think ricotta, roasted garlic, maybe some truffle — are happier with a white wine that has some brightness to keep things from going too rich. Arancino is a Sicilian white wine (Sicilia DOC, and organic), which we'd serve well chilled alongside a bianca or a mushroom pizza.
This one's a bonus, not a pairing — but hear us out. In Argentina, Fernet with Coke is practically a food group. And a small pour of Fernet after a heavy meal is a classic digestivo move. The intensely bitter, menthol-driven profile resets the palate after a big pizza night. Keep it around. You'll use it more than you expect.
All three of these bottles were listed in stock in our online shop on October 30, 2026. Pickup is at 1128 W Armitage Ave. Stop in and we'll point you in the right direction — or order online for pickup.
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