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.

Südtirol - Alto Adige DOC Sauvignon Blanc 2022 Hartmann Donà

Südtirol - Alto Adige DOC Sauvignon Blanc 2022 Hartmann Donà

0,75 ℓ
23.10 €
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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
29.40 €
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Fiano di Avellino DOCG Morandi 2022 Feudi di San Gregorio

Fiano di Avellino DOCG Morandi 2022 Feudi di San Gregorio

0,75 ℓ
35.80 €
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Vermentino di Sardegna DOC 2025 Piero Mancini

Vermentino di Sardegna DOC 2025 Piero Mancini

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Regular price: 9.60 €
California AVA Sauvignon Blanc 2021 Unshackled

California AVA Sauvignon Blanc 2021 Unshackled

0,75 ℓ
23.10 €
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Pouilly-Fumé AOC Tradition 2025 Domaine Serge Dagueneau & Filles

Pouilly-Fumé AOC Tradition 2025 Domaine Serge Dagueneau & Filles

0,75 ℓ
33.60 €
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Maremma Toscana DOC Vermentino Belguardo 2025 Marchesi Mazzei

Maremma Toscana DOC Vermentino Belguardo 2025 Marchesi Mazzei

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13.20 €
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Vermentino di Gallura DOCG Petrizza 2025 Masone Mannu

Vermentino di Gallura DOCG Petrizza 2025 Masone Mannu

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15.20 €
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Verdicchio di Matelica DOC Vigneti B. 2025 Belisario

Verdicchio di Matelica DOC Vigneti B. 2025 Belisario

0,75 ℓ
12.80 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  17.07 €/ℓ
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Sicilia DOC Grillo 2025 Mandrarossa

Sicilia DOC Grillo 2025 Mandrarossa

0,75 ℓ
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9 €
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Lowest price: 10.70 € 
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Vermentino di Sardegna DOC Opale 2025 Mesa

Vermentino di Sardegna DOC Opale 2025 Mesa

0,75 ℓ
22.70 €
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Fiano di Avellino DOCG Riserva Brancato 2024 Tenuta Cavalier Pepe

Fiano di Avellino DOCG Riserva Brancato 2024 Tenuta Cavalier Pepe

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15.50 €
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Lowest price: 19.40 € 
Bolgheri DOC Vermentino Solosole 2025 Poggio al Tesoro

Bolgheri DOC Vermentino Solosole 2025 Poggio al Tesoro

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18.80 €
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Vermentino di Gallura Superiore DOCG Monteoro 2025 Sella & Mosca

Vermentino di Gallura Superiore DOCG Monteoro 2025 Sella & Mosca

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Sicilia DOC Grillo Il Salinaro 2025 Pellegrino

Sicilia DOC Grillo Il Salinaro 2025 Pellegrino

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11.90 €
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Friuli Isonzo Sauvignon DOC Picol 2022 Lis Neris

Friuli Isonzo Sauvignon DOC Picol 2022 Lis Neris

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96
90
28.90 €
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Südtirol - Alto Adige Valle Isarco DOC Grüner Veltliner 2025 Abbazia di Novacella

Südtirol - Alto Adige Valle Isarco DOC Grüner Veltliner 2025 Abbazia di Novacella

0,75 ℓ
13.50 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  18 €/ℓ
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Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico DOC Diego 2025 Casalfarneto

Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico DOC Diego 2025 Casalfarneto

0,75 ℓ
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9.30 €
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