Coppola Launches 5th 'Perfect Your Pizza' Contest

Francis Ford Coppola Winery, launched the fifth installment of its annual "Perfect Your Pizza" competition, a nationwide search for America's best pizza recipe and wine pairing. 

This summer, fans across the country are invited to submit an original pizza recipe and Coppola wine pairing for the chance to win a "Sip & Slice" Grand Prize package – an ultimate wine, pizza and film lover's home upgrade - or $10,000 cash. In addition to the recipe contest, a companion online sweepstakes will award $15,000 in prizes for a total "Perfect Your Pizza" prize pool of $25,000. 

Contestants can submit their original pizza recipe, Coppola wine pairing and the story behind their creation at www.francisfordcoppolawinery.com/perfect-your-pizza/,

Fans can also enter the online sweepstakes between July 1 and September 30 for a chance to win a share of $15,000 in prizes—and join the fun all summer long by posting on Instagram or Facebook with #PerfectYourPizza.

The contest runs through Sept. 30, with the winning recipe announced on the brand's socials (@coppolawine) in October 2026.

"At Coppola, pizza isn't just a menu item—it's a reflection of how we bring people together around wine," said Gabriela Becker, VP-Marketing for Francis Ford Coppola Winery. "As we enter year five of 'Perfect Your Pizza,' we're proud to keep leaning into that culinary heritage.

"With Dan Richer returning to lead the judging, more experiential prizes and our continued partnership with Slice Out Hunger, this contest reflects what we value most. It's about celebrating great wine worth gathering over, championing artisanal pizza, and giving back to our communities in a way that truly connects us."

Dan Richer is a master pizzaiolo, six-time James Beard Award nominee, and New York Times-bestselling author of The Joy of Pizza: Everything You Need to Know, he is also chef and owner of Razza in Jersey City - the only pizza restaurant in the U.S. to receive three stars from The New York Times.