Pesto Twists: Serve this starter with a Chianti with its intense violet aroma and hints of black cherry, plum and raspberry.
Vodka Soup with Mushrooms: This delightfully creamy soup works well with both whites and reds. Try Pinot Grigio, a refreshing white wine tasting of peaches, limes, melons and pears, or Chianti, with an intense violet aroma and a fresh, slightly spicy taste of black cherry, plum and raspberry.
Chicken and Prosciutto Tortelloni Soup: This hearty soup begs for a Chardonnay -- a rich, stylish wine with a light to medium texture and a dry, refreshingly smooth finish.
Cheese Tortellini Soup with Shrimp: Almost all seafood goes well with white wine, so bring out the flavor of this dish with a Pinot Grigio, with its hints of peaches, limes, melons and pears.
Angry Italian Bean Spread: Great with chianti, a red with an intense violet aroma and a fresh, slightly spicy taste of black cherry, plum and raspberry.
Tortellini Salad Italiana: Appetizers and salads are best with light, dry wines. Serve this fresh, colorful salad with a Chardonnay, with a light to medium texture and a dry, refreshingly smooth finish.Other whites that go well with appetizers include Prosecco di Conegliano, Soave, Vernaccia di San Giminiano, Bianco di Custoza.
Herbed Ravioli Salad: Usually red sauces go well with rich red wines, but this festive, "not-your-usual" salad calls for a white. Try Pinot Grigio, a generous summer fresh wine with hints of peaches, limes, melons and pears.
Pesto Omelet: Pair this savory omelet with Pinot Grigio, a refreshing white wine with delicious notes of peaches, limes, melons and pears.
Herb Chicken Siciliana: This herb-infused main course goes wonderfully with soft to medium-bodied whites, such as Soave, a soft, fruity, clean wine with crisp lemon flavors, or Chardonnay, a rich wine with a light to medium texture and a dry, refreshingly smooth finish.
Fettuccine and Sweet Italian Sausage Alfredo: A perfect match for Bardolino, a medium-bodied classic Italian wine with a fresh raspberry taste.
Cheesy Ravioli Lasagna: Try Valpolicella, a soft, sumptuous wine with a spicy, full fruit taste.
Baked Ravioli Bites: Another good pick for Valpolicella, a soft, sumptuous wine with a spicy, full fruit taste.
Cheese Ravioli with Pumpkin Sage Sauce: Chardonnay's light to medium texture and dry, yet refreshing finish will bring out the rich goodness of this splendid dish.
Whole Wheat Cheese Ravioli, Marinara Sauce and Fresh Asparagus: Colorful and/or red sauces go best with a rich red wine. For marinara, try Chianti -- it has an intense violet aroma and a fresh, slightly spicy taste of black cherry, plum and raspberry. Valpolicella is another fabulous choice; it's a soft, sumptuous wine with a spicy, full fruit taste. Other rich reds that go well with colorful or red sauces are Carema, Gattinara, Barbera d'Asti, Dolcetto d'Alba, Cabernet di Pramaggiore.
Whole Wheat Ravioli with Garlic Sauteed Vegetables: Complement this fresh-tasting dish with Chardonnay, a rich white wine with a dry, refreshingly smooth finish. Other easy Italian whites include Pinot Grigio, Cinque Terre, Franciacorta Pinot Bianco, Soave and Verdicchio of Matelica.
Shrimp with Garlic Cream Sauce over Linguine: Pair this elegantly creamy dish with a soft, fruity, clean wine like Soave, with its crisp lemon flavors.
Linguini with Clams in Saffron Alfredo Sauce: Almost all seafood goes well with white wine. For this taste of the sea, try Soave -- a soft, fruity wine with crisp lemon flavors. Other nice choices include Pinot Grigio and Verdicchio of Matelica.
Angel Hair Pasta with Lemon Chicken: The fresh, lemony flavor of this dish begs for a crisp white. Try Soave, a soft, fruity, clean wine with lemon flavors. Delizioso!
Grilled Tri-Color Peppers with Whole Wheat Chicken and Prosciutto: White sauces (butter, oil or fish based) usually go best with dry white wines. Serve this dish with a Chardonnay, a rich white wine with a dry, refreshingly smooth finish.
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