Chianti

• Chianti, a dry red wine made primarily from the sangiovese grape, is a classic pairing for pasta and red sauce. Chianti produces a medium-bodied ruby-red wine with an aroma of wild berries and flavors of black cherry and raspberry that blend well with the acidic quality of red sauce.

Merlot

• Once primarily used as a blending grape, merlot gained in popularity as a single varietal grape and is the largest selling red wine in the United States. Merlot pairs well with pasta and red sauce of any type. It is a dry, soft, plummy wine with smooth flavors of chocolate and blackcurrant.

Shiraz

• Shiraz, or Syrah, is the signature wine of Australia, but is popular all over the world. Shiraz is a medium-bodied, dark red wine with a smoky aroma and flavors of raspberry and blackcurrant. It has an earthy quality that enhances red tomato sauces.