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.

California AVA Sauvignon Blanc Unshackled 2021 Unshackled

California AVA Sauvignon Blanc Unshackled 2021 Unshackled

0,75 ℓ
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20.10 €
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Riviera Ligure di Ponente DOC Vermentino 2025 Bruna

Riviera Ligure di Ponente DOC Vermentino 2025 Bruna

0,75 ℓ
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24.80 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  33.07 €/ℓ
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Pouilly-Fumé AOC 2024 Baron de Ladoucette

Pouilly-Fumé AOC 2024 Baron de Ladoucette

0,75 ℓ
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34.20 €
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Alto Adige DOC Sauvignon Blanc Floreado 2025 Cantina Andriano

Alto Adige DOC Sauvignon Blanc Floreado 2025 Cantina Andriano

0,75 ℓ
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13.90 €
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Sicilia DOC Grillo Riserva Firma del Tempo 2023 Fina

Sicilia DOC Grillo Riserva Firma del Tempo 2023 Fina

0,75 ℓ
25.50 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  34 €/ℓ
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Fiano di Avellino DOCG Exultet 2025 Quintodecimo

Fiano di Avellino DOCG Exultet 2025 Quintodecimo

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37.70 €
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Montecucco DOC Vermentino Irisse 2024 ColleMassari

Montecucco DOC Vermentino Irisse 2024 ColleMassari

0,75 ℓ
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14.30 €
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Colli di Luni DOC Cavagino 2024 Lunae

Colli di Luni DOC Cavagino 2024 Lunae

0,75 ℓ
25.40 €
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Puglia IGT Vermentino 2025 Velarino

Puglia IGT Vermentino 2025 Velarino

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7.60 €
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Fiano di Avellino DOCG Elle 2023 Laura De Vito

Fiano di Avellino DOCG Elle 2023 Laura De Vito

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22 €
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Touraine AOC Sauvignon 2024 Trésors de Loire

Touraine AOC Sauvignon 2024 Trésors de Loire

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9.20 €
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Sancerre AOC Comte Lafond 2025 Baron de Ladoucette

Sancerre AOC Comte Lafond 2025 Baron de Ladoucette

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32.80 €
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Südtirol - Alto Adige Valle Isarco DOC Veltliner 2022 Köfererhof

Südtirol - Alto Adige Valle Isarco DOC Veltliner 2022 Köfererhof

0,75 ℓ
24.10 €
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Terre Siciliane IGT Santannella 2025 Mandrarossa

Terre Siciliane IGT Santannella 2025 Mandrarossa

0,75 ℓ
13.40 €
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Sancerre AOC Les Lorys 2024 Marquis de Goulaine

Sancerre AOC Les Lorys 2024 Marquis de Goulaine

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20.70 €
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Vermentino di Gallura Superiore DOCG Canayli 2025 Cantina Gallura

Vermentino di Gallura Superiore DOCG Canayli 2025 Cantina Gallura

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13.10 €
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Fiano di Avellino DOCG 2024 Fonzone

Fiano di Avellino DOCG 2024 Fonzone

0,75 ℓ
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17 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  22.67 €/ℓ
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Friuli Colli Orientali Sauvignon DOC 2025 Livio Felluga

Friuli Colli Orientali Sauvignon DOC 2025 Livio Felluga

0,75 ℓ
23.40 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  31.20 €/ℓ
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