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.

Sardegna DOC Vermentino Ambat 2025 Sella & Mosca

Sardegna DOC Vermentino Ambat 2025 Sella & Mosca

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17.10 €
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Regular price: 18 €
Sicilia DOC Grillo 2025 Doppio Passo

Sicilia DOC Grillo 2025 Doppio Passo

0,75 ℓ
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7.80 €
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Brut Metodo Classico Limited Edition Fallen Fruit Dubl

Brut Metodo Classico Limited Edition Fallen Fruit Dubl

0,75 ℓ, Gift box
92
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36 €
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Fiano di Avellino DOCG Exultet 2025 Quintodecimo

Fiano di Avellino DOCG Exultet 2025 Quintodecimo

0,75 ℓ
39.30 €
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Greco di Tufo DOCG Goleto 2022 Tenute Capaldo

Greco di Tufo DOCG Goleto 2022 Tenute Capaldo

0,75 ℓ
92
91
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49.50 €
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Südtirol - Alto Adige Valle Isarco DOC Praepositus Sauvignon 2023 Abbazia di Novacella

Südtirol - Alto Adige Valle Isarco DOC Praepositus Sauvignon 2023 Abbazia di Novacella

0,75 ℓ
21 €
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Campi Flegrei DOC Falanghina Cruna del Lago 2023 La Sibilla

Campi Flegrei DOC Falanghina Cruna del Lago 2023 La Sibilla

0,75 ℓ
30.30 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  40.40 €/ℓ
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Vermentino di Gallura Superiore DOCG Costarenas 2024 Masone Mannu

Vermentino di Gallura Superiore DOCG Costarenas 2024 Masone Mannu

0,75 ℓ
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20.80 €
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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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14.70 €
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Friuli Colli Orientali Sauvignon DOC 2025 Livio Felluga

Friuli Colli Orientali Sauvignon DOC 2025 Livio Felluga

0,75 ℓ
23.10 €
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Pouilly-Fumé AOC 2024 Baron de Ladoucette

Pouilly-Fumé AOC 2024 Baron de Ladoucette

0,75 ℓ
34.20 €
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Sicilia DOC Grillo Riserva Firma del Tempo 2023 Fina

Sicilia DOC Grillo Riserva Firma del Tempo 2023 Fina

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22.90 €
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Friuli Isonzo DOC Sauvignon Blanc Rive Alte Piere 2024 Vie di Romans

Friuli Isonzo DOC Sauvignon Blanc Rive Alte Piere 2024 Vie di Romans

0,75 ℓ
93
30.20 €
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Collio DOC Sauvignon de La Tour 2023 Villa Russiz

Collio DOC Sauvignon de La Tour 2023 Villa Russiz

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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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21.40 €
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Maremma Toscana DOC Vermentino Superiore Belguardo V 2023 Marchesi Mazzei

Maremma Toscana DOC Vermentino Superiore Belguardo V 2023 Marchesi Mazzei

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90
92
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25.50 €
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Südtirol - Alto Adige DOC Sauvignon Fallwind 2025 St. Michael Eppan

Südtirol - Alto Adige DOC Sauvignon Fallwind 2025 St. Michael Eppan

0,75 ℓ
16.80 €
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Verdicchio di Matelica DOCG Riserva Noi 150 Belisario

Verdicchio di Matelica DOCG Riserva Noi 150 Belisario

0,75 ℓ
24.10 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  32.13 €/ℓ
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