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 Sauvignon Paratus 2022 Ritterhof

Südtirol - Alto Adige DOC Sauvignon Paratus 2022 Ritterhof

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30.30 €
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Vino Bianco Dolce Petit Sucrè Nativ

Vino Bianco Dolce Petit Sucrè Nativ

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20.90 €
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Irpinia DOC Falanghina Lila 2025 Tenuta Cavalier Pepe

Irpinia DOC Falanghina Lila 2025 Tenuta Cavalier Pepe

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10.60 €
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Fiano di Avellino DOCG Refiano 2025 Tenuta Cavalier Pepe

Fiano di Avellino DOCG Refiano 2025 Tenuta Cavalier Pepe

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12.10 €
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Fiano di Avellino DOCG Riserva Brancato 2024 Tenuta Cavalier Pepe

Fiano di Avellino DOCG Riserva Brancato 2024 Tenuta Cavalier Pepe

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15.80 €
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Langhe DOC Sauvignon 2022 La Spinetta

Langhe DOC Sauvignon 2022 La Spinetta

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41.80 €
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Fiano di Avellino DOCG Riserva Vino della Stella 2022 Joaquin

Fiano di Avellino DOCG Riserva Vino della Stella 2022 Joaquin

0,75 ℓ
41.50 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  55.33 €/ℓ
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Sancerre AOC Comte Lafond 2025 Baron de Ladoucette

Sancerre AOC Comte Lafond 2025 Baron de Ladoucette

0,75 ℓ
34.70 €
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Fiano di Avellino DOCG Elle 2022 Laura De Vito

Fiano di Avellino DOCG Elle 2022 Laura De Vito

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22.70 €
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Isola dei Nuraghi IGT Vermentino Stellato 2024 Pala

Isola dei Nuraghi IGT Vermentino Stellato 2024 Pala

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Cape Town Sauvignon Blanc WO Koetshuis 2024 De Grendel

Cape Town Sauvignon Blanc WO Koetshuis 2024 De Grendel

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21.40 €
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Riviera Ligure di Ponente DOC Pigato Majè 2025 Bruna

Riviera Ligure di Ponente DOC Pigato Majè 2025 Bruna

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Greco di Tufo DOCG Alèxandros 2024 Colli di Lapio

Greco di Tufo DOCG Alèxandros 2024 Colli di Lapio

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Vermentino di Gallura DOCG Piras 2025 Cantina Gallura

Vermentino di Gallura DOCG Piras 2025 Cantina Gallura

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Sannio Falanghina Sant'Agata dei Goti DOC Vigna Segreta 2022 Mustilli

Sannio Falanghina Sant'Agata dei Goti DOC Vigna Segreta 2022 Mustilli

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26.10 €
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Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGT Sauvignon Blanc Vette 2025 San Leonardo

Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGT Sauvignon Blanc Vette 2025 San Leonardo

0,75 ℓ
14.90 €
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Toscana IGT Vermentino L'Airone 2023 Podere Guado al Melo

Toscana IGT Vermentino L'Airone 2023 Podere Guado al Melo

0,75 ℓ
13.10 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  17.47 €/ℓ
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Sicilia DOC Grillo Nissim 2025 Tenute Orestiadi

Sicilia DOC Grillo Nissim 2025 Tenute Orestiadi

0,75 ℓ
11.60 €
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