Calzone & Wine
Folded Pizza Pocket — Ricotta, Salami & Mozzarella
Calzone is pizza inside-out — a sealed pocket of dough filled with ricotta, salami, ham, and mozzarella. The enclosed baking intensifies flavors and creates a richer, more concentrated filling than open pizza. The creaminess of ricotta and saltiness of cured meat define the pairing.
Best Wine Pairings
Aglianico's bold cherry, earth, and firm tannins stand up to the calzone's dense, intense filling — especially the salami.
Rustic and juicy, Montepulciano has the body to match the sealed calzone's concentrated richness.
Barbera's high acidity cuts through ricotta's creaminess while the juicy cherry fruit complements the salami.
For white wine, Campanian Falanghina with its herbal, mineral depth is the regional partner for this Neapolitan specialty.
Frequently Asked Questions
What wine goes with Calzone?
Aglianico, Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, or Barbera d'Alba are top choices. The rich, enclosed filling needs wines with body and acidity to cut through it.
What wine with ricotta pizza?
Ricotta's creaminess pairs well with crisp whites (Falanghina, Verdicchio) or light reds with high acidity (Barbera, Dolcetto).
Is calzone better with red or white wine?
Red wine is traditional for meat-filled calzone. For vegetarian calzone with ricotta and vegetables, a crisp white like Soave Classico or Falanghina is excellent.