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.

Fiano di Avellino DOCG Quercia Grossa 2022 Feudi di San Gregorio

Fiano di Avellino DOCG Quercia Grossa 2022 Feudi di San Gregorio

0,75 ℓ
32 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  42.67 €/ℓ
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Südtirol - Alto Adige DOC Sauvignon Stern 2024 Cantina Caldaro

Südtirol - Alto Adige DOC Sauvignon Stern 2024 Cantina Caldaro

0,75 ℓ
Discount 13%
13.90 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  18.53 €/ℓ
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Lowest price: 16.10 € 
Running low on stock
Toscana IGT Vermentino Eco di Mare 2025 Tenuta Argentiera

Toscana IGT Vermentino Eco di Mare 2025 Tenuta Argentiera

0,75 ℓ
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15.20 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  20.27 €/ℓ
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Lowest price: 16.90 € 
Maremma Toscana DOC Vermentino Superiore Belguardo V 2023 Marchesi Mazzei

Maremma Toscana DOC Vermentino Superiore Belguardo V 2023 Marchesi Mazzei

0,75 ℓ
90
90
92
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24.70 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  32.93 €/ℓ
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Lowest price: 26 € 
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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
Discount 7%
21.70 €
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Lowest price: 23.50 € 
Verdicchio di Matelica DOC Valbona 2025 Belisario

Verdicchio di Matelica DOC Valbona 2025 Belisario

0,75 ℓ
Quantity discount 5%
7.80 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  10.40 €/ℓ
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Regular price: 8.20 €
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Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Riserva DOCG Crisio 2021 Casalfarneto

Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Riserva DOCG Crisio 2021 Casalfarneto

0,75 ℓ
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17.40 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  23.20 €/ℓ
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Regular price: 18.30 €
Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc GI 2025 Rapaura Springs

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc GI 2025 Rapaura Springs

0,75 ℓ
Discount 15%
16 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  21.33 €/ℓ
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Lowest price: 18.90 € 
Vino Spumante di Qualità Solais Grand Cuvée Metodo Classico Cantina di Santadi

Vino Spumante di Qualità Solais Grand Cuvée Metodo Classico Cantina di Santadi

0,75 ℓ
90
91
90
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20.80 €
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Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC Classico Superiore Ergo 2022 Mirizzi

Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC Classico Superiore Ergo 2022 Mirizzi

0,75 ℓ
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31.80 €
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Irpinia Falanghina DOC Le Mattine 2023 Fonzone

Irpinia Falanghina DOC Le Mattine 2023 Fonzone

0,75 ℓ
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21.20 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  28.27 €/ℓ
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Fiano di Avellino DOCG Riserva Tognano 2023 Rocca del Principe

Fiano di Avellino DOCG Riserva Tognano 2023 Rocca del Principe

0,75 ℓ
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29.30 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  39.07 €/ℓ
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Südtirol - Alto Adige Valle Isarco DOC Grüner Veltliner 2025 Cantina Valle Isarco

Südtirol - Alto Adige Valle Isarco DOC Grüner Veltliner 2025 Cantina Valle Isarco

0,75 ℓ
13.50 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  18 €/ℓ
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Sancerre AOC Blanc Les Baronnes 2024 Henri Bourgeois

Sancerre AOC Blanc Les Baronnes 2024 Henri Bourgeois

0,75 ℓ
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31.40 €
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Greco di Tufo DOCG Riserva Grancare 2024 Tenuta Cavalier Pepe

Greco di Tufo DOCG Riserva Grancare 2024 Tenuta Cavalier Pepe

0,75 ℓ
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15.90 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  21.20 €/ℓ
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Trentino DOC Bottega Vinai Sauvignon Blanc 2024 Cavit

Trentino DOC Bottega Vinai Sauvignon Blanc 2024 Cavit

0,75 ℓ
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10.30 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  13.73 €/ℓ
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Regular price: 10.80 €
Südtirol - Alto Adige DOC Sauvignon 2023 Ritterhof

Südtirol - Alto Adige DOC Sauvignon 2023 Ritterhof

0,75 ℓ
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19.70 €
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Regular price: 20.70 €
Kremstal DAC Prädikatswein Grüner Veltliner Eiswein 2021 Nigl

Kremstal DAC Prädikatswein Grüner Veltliner Eiswein 2021 Nigl

375 ㎖
Discount 11%
41.40 €
per bottle  (0,375 ℓ)  110.40 €/ℓ
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Lowest price: 46.70 € 
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