Instructions

1. Pick Pinot Grigio for basic Italian pasta dishes that are prepared in a tomato sauce. The tartness in both the tomatoes and the wine are a simple but enjoyable match.

2. Sink your teeth into some delicious seafood, accompanied by a glass of sauvignon blanc or pinot noir.

3. Combine America's number one white wine, Chardonnay, with an Italian pork, chicken or beef dish. A decent bottle of Chardonnay can be purchased for a reasonable $8 to $15.

4. Beef up your Italian red meat dishes with a glass of Cabernet. Cabernet Sauvignon is not only a popular choice but is quickly becoming the world's most widely planted grape variety.

5. Choose Merlot to go with your favorite Italian chicken dish. Merlot is a medium-bodied, red grape wine, usually flavored with hints of berry, plum and currant.

6. Finish off your fabulous Italian meal with traditional biscotti and a glass of Vin Santo. Vin Santo is a mildly sweet dessert wine with a bold, nutty taste.