Pesto & surroundings

The perfect pairing for Genoese pesto must tackle a specific challenge: the aromatic intensity of basil and the rich, oily texture of pine nuts and Parmigiano. The choice almost inevitably falls on dry, fresh and sapid white wines, able to cleanse the palate without overpowering the garden aromas: a Pigato ligure or a Vermentino are the classic companions of choice. This same Mediterranean philosophy, made of fresh herbs and strictly raw seasonings, is found in a constellation of kindred dishes ideal for warm days, each with its own distinctive character.

The journey begins in the South with pesto alla trapanese (raw tomato and almonds), which demands the bright structure of a Grillo siciliano to withstand the tomato's acidity, and moves up with the refreshing zucchini and mint pesto, enhanced by the herbal notes of a Sauvignon Blanc. For summer icons like pasta alla checca (cherry tomatoes, mozzarella and lots of basil) or spaghetti with summer green sauce (parsley, capers and anchovies), the key is to balance the sapidity and sweetness of the cheeses: go for the minerality of a Fiano or the palate-cleansing effect of a Brut sparkling wine, both perfect for washing away the persistence of garlic.

Südtirol - Alto Adige DOC Puntay Sauvignon 2023 Erste Neue

Maremma Toscana DOC Bianco 2022 Rocca di Frassinello

Sicilia DOC Grillo Kebrilla 2025 Cantine Fina

Marlborough GI Sauvignon Blanc 2025 Cloudy Bay

Vermentino di Gallura DOCG Spèra 2025 Siddùra

Greco di Tufo DOCG Goleto 2022 Tenute Capaldo

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc GI 2025 Rapaura Springs

Riviera Ligure di Ponente DOC Pigato Majè 2025 Bruna

Vermentino di Gallura Superiore DOCG Monteoro 2025 Sella & Mosca

Vino Spumante di Qualità Brut Metodo Classico Q Quartomoro di Sardegna

Irpinia DOC Fiano Passito Privilegio 2022 Feudi di San Gregorio

Greco di Tufo DOCG Nassano 2022 Feudi di San Gregorio

Südtirol - Alto Adige DOC Sauvignon The Wine Collection 2020 St. Michael Eppan

Fiano di Avellino DOCG 2025 Feudi di San Gregorio

Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Riserva DOC 2021 Villa Bucci

Portofino DOC Vermentino Intrigoso 2025 Bisson

Venezia Giulia IGT Sauvignon Scemen 2022 Tercic

Vermentino di Gallura DOCG Meoru 2025 Cantina Tani

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