The best wine pairings for carbonara lean toward a fresh, saline white capable of standing up to guanciale and pecorino—from Frascati to Franciacorta. To choose the right wine for carbonara, start from the ingredients: the pasta has a slightly sweet note, the egg brings creamy richness, the guanciale is savory and unctuous, Pecorino Romano offers intense, salty flavor, and the pepper adds heat. Altogether, the dish calls for a white wine with balanced freshness, aromatic intensity, a harmonious mid‑palate, and a finish of good length.

The most natural choice is local: Frascati Superiore, with its classic blend of Trebbiano and Malvasia, perfectly expresses these traits. A solid alternative is Orvieto Classico, one of the oldest and most storied whites on our peninsula, or Soave Classico, made from the native Garganega grape, balanced and saline. Near Verona you’ll also find Custoza Bianco, a blend of Garganega, Bianca Fernanda, and Trebbianello, equally suitable.

White or red wine with carbonara?

With carbonara we advise against full‑bodied reds: they’re too powerful, persistent, and tannic for a dish with a soft mid‑palate. If you want an alternative to a still white, a fresh, saline Traditional‑Method Brut sparkling wine helps cleanse the palate thanks to its bubbles—Franciacorta is the perfect choice. Those who prefer rosé can try a Chiaretto della Valtènesi, with floral notes, delicate fruit, and a fresh, saline finish.

In our selection you’ll find whites, sparklers, and rosés designed specifically for carbonara, from Lazio and Umbria classics to the bubbles of Franciacorta: an assortment built on pairing, not on chance.

Gift Box Tenuta Montenisa Marchese Antinori, 2 x 0,75 ℓ bottles, High-quality cardboard box
Gift Box Tenuta Montenisa Marchese Antinori
98 €
per box  (2x0,75 ℓ)  65.33 €/ℓ
 incl. VAT and taxes
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Trento DOC Brut Perlé in Vintage Tin, 0,75 ℓ, Gift set with flutes
Trento DOC Brut Perlé in Vintage Tin
85.90 €
per piece  (0,75 ℓ)  114.53 €/ℓ
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Franciacorta DOCG Millesimato Contessa Maggi 2020 Marchesi Antinori

Franciacorta DOCG Millesimato Contessa Maggi 2020 Marchesi Antinori

0,75 ℓ, Gift box
62 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  82.67 €/ℓ
 incl. VAT and taxes
Only 10 left
Alta Langa DOCG Brut Oltrequota Cinquecento 2022 Vite Colte

Alta Langa DOCG Brut Oltrequota Cinquecento 2022 Vite Colte

Magnum 1,5 ℓ, Gift box
61 €
per bottle  (1,5 ℓ)  40.67 €/ℓ
 incl. VAT and taxes
Only 4 left
Franciacorta DOCG Satèn Lovera

Franciacorta DOCG Satèn Lovera

0,75 ℓ
29.90 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  39.87 €/ℓ
 incl. VAT and taxes
Only 11 left
Greco di Tufo DOCG Ariella 2022 Feudi di San Gregorio

Greco di Tufo DOCG Ariella 2022 Feudi di San Gregorio

0,75 ℓ
37.60 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  50.13 €/ℓ
 incl. VAT and taxes
Only 4 left
Trento DOC Extra Brut For4neri Zanotelli

Trento DOC Extra Brut For4neri Zanotelli

0,75 ℓ
32.70 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  43.60 €/ℓ
 incl. VAT and taxes
Only 1 left
Franciacorta Brut Millesimato DOCG 2021 Barbalonga

Franciacorta Brut Millesimato DOCG 2021 Barbalonga

0,75 ℓ
Quantity discount 5%
35.70 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  47.60 €/ℓ
for at least 6 bottles
 incl. VAT and taxes
Regular price: 37.60 €
Franciacorta DOCG Brut Rosé '61 Berlucchi

Franciacorta DOCG Brut Rosé '61 Berlucchi

Magnum 1,5 ℓ, Gift box
73 €
per bottle  (1,5 ℓ)  48.67 €/ℓ
 incl. VAT and taxes
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Alta Langa DOCG Brut Rosé Metodo Classico Duchessa Lia

Alta Langa DOCG Brut Rosé Metodo Classico Duchessa Lia

0,75 ℓ
28.40 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  37.87 €/ℓ
 incl. VAT and taxes
Alta Langa DOCG Extra Brut 2022 Monsignore

Alta Langa DOCG Extra Brut 2022 Monsignore

0,75 ℓ
39.40 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  52.53 €/ℓ
 incl. VAT and taxes
Sancerre AOC Les Charmes 2025 Domaine André Vatan

Sancerre AOC Les Charmes 2025 Domaine André Vatan

0,75 ℓ
29.60 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  39.47 €/ℓ
 incl. VAT and taxes
Trento DOC Brut 2020 Raeticus

Trento DOC Brut 2020 Raeticus

0,75 ℓ
29.40 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  39.20 €/ℓ
 incl. VAT and taxes
Only 11 left
Trento DOC Extra Brut Millesimato 2019 Raeticus

Trento DOC Extra Brut Millesimato 2019 Raeticus

0,75 ℓ
29.90 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  39.87 €/ℓ
 incl. VAT and taxes
Only 12 left
Franciacorta DOCG Extra Brut Alma Assemblage 2 Bellavista

Franciacorta DOCG Extra Brut Alma Assemblage 2 Bellavista

Magnum 1,5 ℓ, Gift box
74.90 €
per bottle  (1,5 ℓ)  49.93 €/ℓ
 incl. VAT and taxes
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Trento DOC Brut Cuvée 28 Rotari

Trento DOC Brut Cuvée 28 Rotari

0,75 ℓ
92
93
19.70 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  26.27 €/ℓ
 incl. VAT and taxes
Only 11 left
Franciacorta DOCG Brut Marchese di Lamosa

Franciacorta DOCG Brut Marchese di Lamosa

0,75 ℓ
19.90 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  26.53 €/ℓ
 incl. VAT and taxes
Only 1 left
Lugana DOC 2024 Podere Selva Capuzza

Lugana DOC 2024 Podere Selva Capuzza

0,75 ℓ
15.30 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  20.40 €/ℓ
 incl. VAT and taxes
Only 7 left
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