Interested in wines that will go well with pasta dishes? Look no further than Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits. We have the largest selection on Grand Cayman and will deliver it to you for FREE.
Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits is well-known in the Caribbean for our great prices and vast selection of popular international name brand and hard-to-find wines, beers and spirits.
As you evaluate different wines, stop in at a Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits store where our team of experts will help you make a selection for every occasion.
Wine & Pasta
Pasta is one of those dishes that simply MUST be accompanied by wine, so experiment with different combinations to find one you love.
Before making a selection, it’s important to consider the flavors and ingredients in the pasta sauce, whether it includes meat or seafood, whether the cheese is rich and pungent or mild and sweet, and whether the pasta has been filled with any ingredients.
Tomato-Based Sauces
Often blended with rich red meats, tomato-based pasta sauces are highly acidic and call for pairing with crisp dry whites, such as Pinot Grigio and Sauvignon Blanc, or medium-bodied red wines that have a lighter structure, such as Chianti, Zinfandel, Pinot Noir, or Barolo. Our recommendations include:
- Red: 2012 Vietti “Castiglione” Barolo from Piemonte, Italy
- White: Nautilus Sauvignon Blanc from the Marlborough region of New Zealand
Cheese or Cream-Based Sauces
Cheese-based and cream-based pasta sauces, including those that incorporate mushrooms or vegetables, can be paired fairly well with most wines, but we suggest full-bodied white wines, such as Chardonnay, Viognier, and Trebbiano, or light-bodied reds, such as Pinot Noir and Sangiovese. Our recommendations include:
- Red: 2013 Sokol Blosser Dundee Hills Pinot Noir from the Willamette Valley in Oregon
- White: Antinori Tormaresca Chardonnay from Puglia, Italy
Seafood-Based Sauces
Many pastas and sauces contain clams, anchovies, and other types of seafood. We suggest pairing them with light-bodied white wines, such as Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, and Albariño, or reds like Syrah and Rioja. Our recommendations include:
- Red: 2016 Stag’s Leap Petite Syrah from Napa Valley, California
- White: San Angelo Pinot Grigio from Tuscany, Italy
Pesto-Based Sauces
Although the classic pesto combines basil and pine nuts, pesto can be made with just about any combination of greens and nuts. When pairing wines, focus on the greens as the centerpiece of the dish and choose accordingly from light-bodied whites like Sauvignon Blanc and Albariño and reds like a California Zinfandel or Italian Rosso di Montalcino. Our recommendations include:
- Red: 2016 Castello Banfi Rosso di Montalcino from Tuscany, Italy
- White: Rodney Strong Sauvignon Blanc from Sonoma County, California
As you look for excellent wines that will go well with pasta and impress your dinner guests, visit one of the six convenient Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits stores. Buy your favorites at discounted prices and enjoy free delivery straight to your door anywhere on Grand Cayman!
