The Best Natural Wines to Pair with Billy Pie
Billy Pie makes brick oven-style pizzas using high-quality ingredients like single-crop Italian tomatoes and hand-tossed dough that cooks up crisp at home. Our frozen pizzas have a thin crust and bold, authentic flavors that come alive with the right wine.
Natural wines are made with minimal intervention in the vineyard and the winery. They are typically grown organically and fermented with native yeasts without additives. This approach lets the grape speak for itself, creating wines with fresh acidity, vivid fruit, and sometimes a touch of gentle effervescence.
Pairing natural wines with pizza can make a simple frozen pie feel like a dinner party. Here are some excellent natural wine choices to complement popular Billy Pie varieties:
1. Classic Margherita Pizza + Natural Pét-Nat
For a pizza based on fresh tomato, mozzarella, and basil, a naturally sparkling wine called Pétillant Naturel or Pét-Nat is a superb match. The bubbles cleanse the palate between bites, and its bright acidity pairs beautifully with tomato and creamy cheese. A Pét-Nat made from grapes like Chenin Blanc or Melon de Bourgogne lets the simple, fresh ingredients shine.
2. Pepperoni Pizza + Natural Lambrusco
Billy Pie’s pepperoni pie, with spicy sausage and savory tomato sauce, calls for a wine with energy and acidity. A dry Natural Lambrusco is a classic Italian pairing. Its slight fizz and vibrant fruit contrast the richness of the pepperoni while its acidity cuts through the fat for a refreshing sip after every bite.
3. Mushroom Pizza + Orange Wine
If you order a mushroom topped pie, look to orange wine. This is a white wine made on the skins, giving it texture and subtle tannins. The earthy umami of mushrooms finds a great partner in the gentle tannic structure and savory notes of an orange wine. It adds depth without overpowering the pie.
4. White Pizza + Natural Chardonnay
For Billy Pie’s Classic White pizza, with cheeses and garlic rather than tomato sauce, a natural Chardonnay can be ideal. Choose one with a touch of oak or lees aging for extra body. The wine’s acidity balances creamy cheese and highlights herb elements on the pizza.
5. Sausage and Smoked Mozzarella + Light Red Natural Wine
A sausage and smoked mozzarella pizza has savory, complex flavors. A lighter natural red like Dolcetto or a skin-contact red blend offers juicy red fruit and enough acid to stand up to smoky sausage. These wines are easy to drink and flexible with food.
Tips for Serving
Temperature matters: Chill light whites and pét-nat until cold. Serve light reds slightly cooler than room temperature so the fruit and acidity come forward.
Look for local natural wine shops or importers: Many smaller producers make limited batches of natural wines that complement pizza beautifully.
Experiment and enjoy: There are no strict rules with natural wine. Try a few pairings with different Billy Pie pizzas and find what makes your taste buds happiest.
Choosing natural wines with your Billy Pie frozen pizza transforms a casual dinner into a flavorful experience worth savoring. Whether you love bubbles with your margherita or rustic reds with meat toppings, there is a natural wine ready to elevate your next pizza night.