Sangiovese or a lively red
The wine’s acidity meets the tomato’s; herbs create an aromatic echo.
Adapt the match to the dish
Tomato acidity can make a low-acid wine seem flat; oil, cheese and herbs then refine the choice.
Wines to compare
Sangiovese — Cherry, herbs and Tuscan energy. Its lively acidity often suits tomato or herb dishes; compare a fruit-forward style with a more structured wine.
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The tip. Adding chilli? Look for more fruit and less tannin.
