Recommended by Your Local Frome Wine Shop
Takeaway night is a regular fixture for many of us in Frome, but that doesn’t mean the wine has to be an afterthought. At our independent wine shop in Frome, we help customers every week find bottles that turn a sofa supper into a genuinely great food-and-wine pairing.
Whether you’re picking up pizza, curry, or a loaded kebab, here’s our local guide to the best wines to pair with a takeaway, all available in store in Frome or online for local delivery.
🍕 Best Wine with Pizza
Tomato sauce, melted cheese, and salty toppings need wines with good acidity and freshness.
Our Frome favourites:
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Chianti (Sangiovese) – Cuts through cheese and loves tomato sauce.
👉 Try: Chianti Classico
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Barbera d’Asti – Juicy, low tannin, and incredibly food-friendly.
👉 Try: Barbera d’Asti
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Dry Rosé – Ideal if you’re ordering different pizzas.
👉 Try: Provence-style Rosé
https://givino.co.uk/products/2800-cotes-de-provence-rose-2024
🍛 Best Wine with an Indian Takeaway
Spice, heat, and aromatic sauces need wines that refresh and cool the palate.
Our recommendations:
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Off-dry Riesling – A classic with chilli heat.
👉 Try: German Kabinett Riesling
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Gewürztraminer – Brilliant with korma, butter chicken, or biryani.
👉 Try: Alsace Gewürztraminer
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Light sparkling wine – Cleanses the palate between bites.
👉 Try: Prosecco
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Frome tip: Tell us which curry you’re ordering and we’ll fine-tune the pairing.
🍜 Best Wine with Chinese Takeaway
Sweet, salty, and umami-rich dishes work best with fruit-forward wines.
Top picks:
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Pinot Noir – Light, juicy, and versatile.
👉 Try: New Zealand Pinot Noir
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Grüner Veltliner – Crisp and peppery with noodles and stir-fries.
👉 Try: Austrian Grüner -
Prosecco or pét-nat – Excellent with crispy fried dishes.
👉 Try: Prosecco
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🍔 Burgers & Fried Chicken
Rich, salty comfort food loves bold fruit or refreshing acidity.
Our go-to bottles:
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Malbec – Plush, crowd-pleasing, and great with burgers.
👉 Try: Argentine Malbec
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Côtes du Rhône – Savoury, spicy, and excellent value.
👉 Try: Rhône Red Blend
https://givino.co.uk/products/chateau-de-saint-cosme-cotes-du-rhone-les-deux-albion-2021
Local favourite: One of the most requested pairings in our Frome shop.
🥙 Kebabs & Middle Eastern Takeaway
Grilled meats, garlic, herbs, and spice shine with Mediterranean wines.
Best matches:
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Grenache / Garnacha – Soft, juicy, and spice-friendly.
👉 Try: Spanish Garnacha
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Picpoul de Pinet – Fresh, citrusy, and perfect with grilled meats.
👉 Try: Picpoul
https://givino.co.uk/products/levre-piquante-picpoul-de-pinet-2024
Visit Your Local Wine Shop in Frome
Not sure what to choose? Pop into our Frome wine shop and tell us what takeaway you’re ordering—we’ll recommend the perfect bottle. We specialise in food-friendly wines, chosen for real-life meals, not just special occasions.
📍 Local wines. Local knowledge. Better takeaway nights in Frome.
