The Best Burrata Wine Pairing (Wine Expert Picks)

What Is Burrata?

What’s better than a ball of cheese? A ball of cheese that’s injected with more creamy cheese, of course! A few years ago I discovered burrata and instantly fell in love.

This ooey gooey concoction hails from Southern Italy (a town called Apulia) and is made with cow’s milk. The outside is a solid mozzarella ball with a creamy center. It’s filled with a mixture of cream and small cheese curds (called stracciatella).

It’s great with crusty Italian bread, on pizza, and as a decadent pasta topping. Or just drizzle some olive oil on top, grab a fork, and go for it!

Just make sure to let it come to room temperature first, so you can appreciate the full flavors of this delicious cheese.

The Best Burrata Wine Pairing Options

The best burrata wine pairing is a light, fresh wine with good acidity. Think crisp whites like Pinot Grigio or Greco, sparkling wines like Prosecco, and fruity reds such as Beaujolais. These will balance out the richness and creaminess of the cheese.

Avoid heavy, tannic wines like Cabernet Sauvignon. They’ll absorb all the fat in young, fresh cheeses and leave a chalky feeling in your mouth. So, you’re better off sticking to aged cheeses or hard cheese.

White Wine Pairing: Pinot Grigio

This popular Italian white wine sometimes gets a bad rap because the market is flooded with cheap versions. But high-quality versions make the perfect match as a burrata cheese pairing.

Ones from Alto Adige in Northern Italy have great acidity and notes of lime, lemon, green apple, and pear. Or you could go for the fuller-bodied Friuli-Venezia Giulia with juicy peach and tropical fruit flavors.

If you can’t find better quality Pinot Grigio, a Sauvignon Blanc is a great burrata cheese wine pairing too. Learn more about the differences between Pinot Grigio and Sauvignon Blanc.

Sparkling Wine Pairing: Prosecco

Not just a mimosa mixer, this light fizzy beverage is made from the Glera grape and has aromas of apple, melon, and honeysuckle. And it’s an excellent choice for a wine pairing with burrata.

The lively bubbles help refresh your palate between bites, preparing your mouth for more creamy goodness.

Higher quality versions can be found from Conegliano-Valdobbiadene (bonus if you see Cartizze or Rive on the label, which means it’s from the best vineyard sites). I prefer brut, but if you want a little sweetness, try extra dry.

Learn more about Prosecco.

Red Wine Pairing: Beaujolais

This light-bodied French red wine is made from the Gamay grape. Flavors include raspberry, cherry, banana, and sometimes even bubblegum (as in Bazooka).

The crus of Fleurie and Brouilly produce fruity, perfumed styles that are the best match with this type of cheese. But if you can’t find those, look for Beaujolais Villages or Beaujolais Supérieur.

Or Pinot Noir is a good option if Beaujolais is hard to come by at your local wine shop.

Local Wine Pairing: Greco

Going with the idea that what grows together goes together, Greco makes a great wine pairing with burrata. This white grape variety is found in Southern Italy’s Campania region.

It makes crisp, dry wines that typically have flavors of green apple, stone fruit, and passion fruit. The wine’s high acidity makes for a refreshing contrast with the salty cheese. Look for the OG version — Greco di Tufo.

The Best Wine with Burrata and Tomatoes

The best wine with burrata and tomatoes should balance the richness of the cheese and the bright acidity of the tomatoes. Crisp white wines like Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, and Greco all make a great match. Sparkling wines like Prosecco or light, dry rosé wines are good options too.

Looking for more wine and cheese pairings? Check out Cambozola wine pairings and what wine to pair with Brie. Or try these easy wine snacks.

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