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.

Collio Sauvignon DOC 2025 Borgo Conventi

Collio Sauvignon DOC 2025 Borgo Conventi

0,75 ℓ
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14.50 €
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Maremma Toscana DOC Vermentino Litorale Val delle Rose 2025 Cecchi

Maremma Toscana DOC Vermentino Litorale Val delle Rose 2025 Cecchi

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9.90 €
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Vermentino di Sardegna DOC Lintóri 2025 Capichera

Vermentino di Sardegna DOC Lintóri 2025 Capichera

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15.80 €
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Regular price: 16.60 €
Verdicchio di Matelica DOC Vigneti del Cerro 2025 Belisario

Verdicchio di Matelica DOC Vigneti del Cerro 2025 Belisario

0,75 ℓ
11 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  14.67 €/ℓ
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Friuli Colli Orientali DOC Sauvignon 2024 Le Vigne di Zamò

Friuli Colli Orientali DOC Sauvignon 2024 Le Vigne di Zamò

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Greco di Tufo DOCG Riserva Grancare 2024 Tenuta Cavalier Pepe

Greco di Tufo DOCG Riserva Grancare 2024 Tenuta Cavalier Pepe

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Langhe DOC Sauvignon 2023 La Spinetta

Langhe DOC Sauvignon 2023 La Spinetta

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40.80 €
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Sancerre AOC Les Lorys 2024 Marquis de Goulaine

Sancerre AOC Les Lorys 2024 Marquis de Goulaine

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19.90 €
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Sicilia Menfi DOC Sauvignon Blanc Urra di Mare 2024 Mandrarossa

Sicilia Menfi DOC Sauvignon Blanc Urra di Mare 2024 Mandrarossa

0,75 ℓ
11.80 €
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Bolgheri Vermentino DOC Botro dei Fichi 2024 Tenuta Meraviglia

Bolgheri Vermentino DOC Botro dei Fichi 2024 Tenuta Meraviglia

0,75 ℓ
19.90 €
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Castel del Monte DOC Sauvignon Terre al Monte 2025 Rivera

Castel del Monte DOC Sauvignon Terre al Monte 2025 Rivera

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Rubicone IGT Sauvignon Uve Portate a Cesena 2023 Leonardo da Vinci

Rubicone IGT Sauvignon Uve Portate a Cesena 2023 Leonardo da Vinci

0,75 ℓ
15.70 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  20.93 €/ℓ
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Bordeaux AOP Sauvignon 2024 Château Mezain

Bordeaux AOP Sauvignon 2024 Château Mezain

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9.20 €
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Salento IGT Fiano Roycello 2025 Tormaresca

Salento IGT Fiano Roycello 2025 Tormaresca

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13.90 €
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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

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14.50 €
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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
39.80 €
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Friuli DOC Sauvignon Blanc 2025 Cormòns

Friuli DOC Sauvignon Blanc 2025 Cormòns

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Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc GI 2025 Saint Clair

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc GI 2025 Saint Clair

0,75 ℓ
24.90 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  33.20 €/ℓ
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