For earthy pasta dishes, it’s best to go with a light-bodied red wine like Pinot Noir. Pinot Noir’s earthy and smoky flavors can complement the earthiness of mushroom-based pasta dishes, while allowing the umami flavors of the mushrooms to shine.

Also, Pinot Noir has low to medium tannins, which can help the wine to blend seamlessly with the flavors of the dish without overpowering it.

Finally, Pinot Noir’s high acidity can help to cut through the richness of cream or cheese-based sauces that are often paired with mushroom pasta dishes.

Alternative Option: Another great option is Syrah, its flavors of black pepper and smoke can complement the earthy and savory flavors of mushroom-based pasta dishes, creating a rich and complex flavor profile.

If you’re serving a light pasta dish, such as a seafood linguine or a pesto pasta, a dry Rosé is an excellent choice. Rosé has enough acidity to cut through the richness of the pasta while also being light and refreshing enough to complement the delicate flavors of the dish.

Plus, Rosé is often associated with warm weather and lighter fare, making it a natural pairing with light pasta dishes during the spring and summer months.

Choose a Rosé from Provence, France, is an excellent choice as it is known for its light and crisp flavor.

Alternative Option: Another fantastic option is Pinot Grigio, because of its high acidity it can complement the lightness of the pasta dish. Which will provide a refreshing contrast to the flavors of the dish. Also, the delightful notes of citrus and apple in a Pinot Grigio can bring out even more flavor to your pasta dish – almost as if you were squeezing fresh lemons into it.