Meat lasagna is a wine's dream pairing partner. All of the variables are there: The meat is just perfect for a nice, rich red wine, the pasta is a great canvas upon which the wine can strut its stuff, and the tomato sauce and herbs are the perfect partner for the acidity in the wine. This, then, means that you have a number of options when it comes to pairing meat lasagna with wine. The classic partner is Chianti, whose telltale combination of smokiness and acidity seems custom-made for meat lasagna. And a nice Sangiovese, perhaps a leathery, brightly acidic one from the Molise region of Southeast Italy, would also be a nice option. Of course, if you're pairing a wine with a richer, fuller-flavored lasagna, then you can always go with a Cabernet Sauvignon. Just be careful of those tanninsan overly tannic cab and a less-than-meaty lasagna will not work all that well. But with the right balance, its delicious.
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Meat Lasagna
