Zinfandel Food Pairing Guide

Zinfandelic Amador County Old Vine Zinfandel Select your food pairings based on the style of Zin you're serving. Enjoy these quick tips when pairing Zinfandel with food!

MEATS
Zinfandel wine is happiest when paired with anything from the meat aisle. From barbeque pork ribs, leg of lamb or a big, hearty meal.
- Pork
- Beef
- Lamb
- Italian Sausage
- Spare ribs
- Brisket
- Venison

POULTRY
A lighter Zinfandel wine is a wonderful red wine food pairing choice for poultry and game fowl, especially when served with a heavier sauce.
- Turkey - try Zinfandel for Thanksgiving!
- Duck
- Quail
- Pheasant
- Chicken

PASTA
A bigger Zinfandel wine pairs best with tomato-based dishes while lighter Zinfandels make an excellent wine pairing for creamy pastas.
- Lasagna
- Cannelloni
- Spaghetti

SOUPS & OTHER DISHES
- Beef Stew
- Chili
- Pizza

SEAFOOD & FISH
Try pairing Zinfandel with seafood stews and soups, as well as seared or grilled fish.
- Tuna
- Cioppino (Tomato and fish stew)
- Bouillabaise

CHEESES
Pair a lighter Zinfandel with milder cheeses, and complement a full-bodied Zinfandel with stronger cheeses. Here are some favorites to try with Zin:
- Parmesan
- Aged Cheddar
- Aged Gouda
- Asiago
- Dry Jack