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.

Vermentino di Sardegna DOC Opale 2024 Mesa

Vermentino di Sardegna DOC Opale 2024 Mesa

0,75 ℓ
22.80 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  30.40 €/ℓ
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Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC Classico Superiore Vecchie Vigne Historical 2020 Umani Ronchi

Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC Classico Superiore Vecchie Vigne Historical 2020 Umani Ronchi

0,75 ℓ
94
54 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  72 €/ℓ
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Puglia IGP Vermentino 2025 Notte Rossa

Puglia IGP Vermentino 2025 Notte Rossa

0,75 ℓ
10 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  13.33 €/ℓ
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Pouilly-Fumé AOC Tradition 2024 Domaine Serge Dagueneau & Filles

Pouilly-Fumé AOC Tradition 2024 Domaine Serge Dagueneau & Filles

0,75 ℓ
34.20 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  45.60 €/ℓ
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Verdicchio di Matelica DOC Vigneti B. 2025 Belisario

Verdicchio di Matelica DOC Vigneti B. 2025 Belisario

0,75 ℓ
Quantity discount 5%
14.40 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  19.20 €/ℓ
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Regular price: 15.20 €
Terre Siciliane IGT Sauvignon Blanc Mamarì 2025 Cantine Fina

Terre Siciliane IGT Sauvignon Blanc Mamarì 2025 Cantine Fina

0,75 ℓ
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11.20 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  14.93 €/ℓ
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Lowest price: 12.30 € 
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Südtirol - Alto Adige DOC Sauvignon Mantele 2023 Nals Margreid

Südtirol - Alto Adige DOC Sauvignon Mantele 2023 Nals Margreid

0,75 ℓ
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27.90 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  37.20 €/ℓ
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Lowest price: 29.40 € 
Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc GI Te Koko 2023 Cloudy Bay

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc GI Te Koko 2023 Cloudy Bay

0,75 ℓ
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57 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  76 €/ℓ
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Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc GI 2025 Saint Clair

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc GI 2025 Saint Clair

0,75 ℓ
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23.90 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  31.87 €/ℓ
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Lowest price: 25.20 € 
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Piemonte Sauvignon DOC Tra Donne Sole 2024 Vite Colte

Piemonte Sauvignon DOC Tra Donne Sole 2024 Vite Colte

0,75 ℓ
11.10 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  14.80 €/ℓ
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Vin de France Argos 2019 Les Poëte

Vin de France Argos 2019 Les Poëte

0,75 ℓ
42.90 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  57.20 €/ℓ
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Maremma Toscana DOP Colpo di Sole 2021 Tenuta Dodici

Maremma Toscana DOP Colpo di Sole 2021 Tenuta Dodici

0,75 ℓ
37.80 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  50.40 €/ℓ
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Vino Spumante di Qualità Metodo Classico Pas Dosé Millesimé 2016 Mirizzi

Vino Spumante di Qualità Metodo Classico Pas Dosé Millesimé 2016 Mirizzi

0,75 ℓ
61 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  81.33 €/ℓ
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Fiano di Avellino DOCG Morandi 2021 Feudi di San Gregorio

Fiano di Avellino DOCG Morandi 2021 Feudi di San Gregorio

0,75 ℓ
35.80 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  47.73 €/ℓ
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Fiano di Avellino DOCG Sacconi 2021 Feudi di San Gregorio

Fiano di Avellino DOCG Sacconi 2021 Feudi di San Gregorio

0,75 ℓ
34.90 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  46.53 €/ℓ
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Greco di Tufo DOCG Santa Lucia 2021 Feudi di San Gregorio

Greco di Tufo DOCG Santa Lucia 2021 Feudi di San Gregorio

0,75 ℓ
91
37.60 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  50.13 €/ℓ
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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
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Fiano di Avellino DOCG Arianiello 2022 Feudi di San Gregorio

Fiano di Avellino DOCG Arianiello 2022 Feudi di San Gregorio

0,75 ℓ
34.30 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  45.73 €/ℓ
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