Spaghetti Bolognese
Tomato meat sauce pasta
Best wine varietals
Chianti Classico
Chianti Classico complements tomato-based sauces with bright acidity and moderate tannins.
Barbera
Barbera offers vibrant acidity and red fruit flavors that balance rich meat sauces.
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon provides structure and dark fruit notes to match the hearty meat.
Blend
Blend wines offer complexity and balance, enhancing the layered flavors of Bolognese.
Best cocktails with this
Highball glass • Medium • 10 min
acidic, savory — tomato/umami match; herbaceous/spice; low bubbles
Wine Glass • Easy • 10 min
acid, herb — red wine & citrus echo tomato/umami; refreshing with body like a wine pairing.
Highball glass • Medium • 10 min
acid, savory — tomato base mirrors sauce and savory spices; cuts fat and complements umami.
Cocktail glass • Medium • 5 min
herbal/bitter from vermouth complements meatiness and herbs; balanced acidity
Wine Glass • Medium • 15 min
acid, sweet, fruit — red-wine sangria profile complements tomato and meaty notes with bright fruit.
Coupe glass • Medium • 5 min
acid, bitter — grapefruit/lime acidity cuts fat and refreshes palate; light herbal maraschino complements meat.
Rocks glass • Medium • 5 min
bright acid and agave lift tomato richness; cleansing palate
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
acid, bubbles — bright lime acidity and effervescence cut through richness and refresh between bites.