Summer salads - The recommended wines to pair with couscous, rice, and farro salads

The summer salads based on grains and the like are the quintessential cold dish, perfect for beating the heat without sacrificing flavor. Among the most beloved versions are the traditional rice salad (often packed with oil-preserved vegetables, tuna, and cheeses), the Mediterranean-inspired couscous (ideal with grilled vegetables or seafood) and bulgur or spelt (perfect for recipes rich in herbs like mint and parsley, in the style of tabbouleh). The beauty of these dishes lies in their great versatility, which makes them light, nourishing, and easy to customize in a seafood, meat-based, or completely vegetarian key.

To make the most of these preparations, the choice of wine varies according to the main seasoning. In seafood-leaning versions—such as couscous with salmon, rice salad with octopus and prawns, or bulgur with seafood—you’ll want fresh white wines with saline notes and pronounced minerality, such as a Vermentino from Sardinia, a Spanish Albariño, or a white from Campania or Sicily. For vegetarian variations—like spelt salads with summer vegetables, tabbouleh, or pesto couscous—aromatic white wines or light rosés are a perfect match, including a Sauvignon Blanc, a Riesling, or a Côtes de Provence Rosé.

Vin de France Chardonnay Les Saugettes 2023 Pierre Girardin

Bourgogne Tonnerre AOC Les Boutots 2023 Patrick Piuze

Chablis AOC Terroir De Chichée 2023 Patrick Piuze

Mâcon-Bussières AOC Les Clos 2023 Joseph Drouhin

Meursault AOC 2022 Reine Pédauque

Touraine AOC Sauvignon Blanc Vieilles Vignes 2024 LaCheteau

Saint-Véran AOC 2023 Joseph Drouhin

Sicilia DOC Chardonnay Tascante C'eragià 2023 Tasca d'Almerita

Soave Classico DOC Brognoligo 2024 Cecilia Beretta

Greco di Tufo DOCG Ariella 2022 Feudi di San Gregorio

Fiano di Avellino DOCG Arianiello 2022 Feudi di San Gregorio

Fiano di Avellino DOCG Quercia Grossa 2022 Feudi di San Gregorio

Greco di Tufo DOCG Chianchetelle 2022 Feudi di San Gregorio

Veneto IGT Capitel Croce 2023 Anselmi

Collio DOC Chardonnay Ronco Bernizza 2024 Venica & Venica

Südtirol - Alto Adige DOC Chardonnay Löwengang 2022 Alois Lageder

Collio DOC Malvasia 2024 Schiopetto

Sicilia DOC Chardonnay Conte Hugues 2024 Tenuta Rapitalà

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