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.

Sannio Fiano DOC 2025 Il Poggio

Sannio Fiano DOC 2025 Il Poggio

0,75 ℓ
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11.20 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  14.93 €/ℓ
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Riviera Ligure di Ponente DOC Vermentino 2025 Bruna

Riviera Ligure di Ponente DOC Vermentino 2025 Bruna

0,75 ℓ
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22.40 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  29.87 €/ℓ
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Fiano di Avellino DOCG Elle 2023 Laura De Vito

Fiano di Avellino DOCG Elle 2023 Laura De Vito

0,75 ℓ
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21.40 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  28.53 €/ℓ
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Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico DOC Diego 2024 Casalfarneto

Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico DOC Diego 2024 Casalfarneto

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9.30 €
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Friuli Grave DOC Borgo Tesis Sauvignon 2024 Fantinel

Friuli Grave DOC Borgo Tesis Sauvignon 2024 Fantinel

0,75 ℓ
9.70 €
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Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc GI 2025 Rapaura Springs

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc GI 2025 Rapaura Springs

0,75 ℓ
18.90 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  25.20 €/ℓ
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Südtirol - Alto Adige DOC 1840 Sauvignon 2025 H. Lun

Südtirol - Alto Adige DOC 1840 Sauvignon 2025 H. Lun

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13.40 €
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Vin de France Sauvignon Blanc 2025 La Sablette

Vin de France Sauvignon Blanc 2025 La Sablette

3 ℓ, Bag in Box
17.20 €
per piece  (3 ℓ)  5.73 €/ℓ
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Montecucco DOC Vermentino Irisse 2024 ColleMassari

Montecucco DOC Vermentino Irisse 2024 ColleMassari

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13.10 €
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Verdicchio di Matelica DOC AnimoLogico 2023 Belisario

Verdicchio di Matelica DOC AnimoLogico 2023 Belisario

0,75 ℓ
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16.10 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  21.47 €/ℓ
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Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore DOC Fontevecchia 2025 Casalfarneto

Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore DOC Fontevecchia 2025 Casalfarneto

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8.70 €
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Südtirol - Alto Adige DOC Sauvignon Indra 2025 Girlan

Südtirol - Alto Adige DOC Sauvignon Indra 2025 Girlan

0,75 ℓ
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12.90 €
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Collio DOC Sauvignon Blanc 2025 Livon

Collio DOC Sauvignon Blanc 2025 Livon

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Toscana IGT Vermentino 2025 Fattoria La Torre

Toscana IGT Vermentino 2025 Fattoria La Torre

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9.10 €
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Trentino DOC Bottega Vinai Sauvignon Blanc 2025 Cavit

Trentino DOC Bottega Vinai Sauvignon Blanc 2025 Cavit

0,75 ℓ
10 €
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Friuli Isonzo DOC Sauvignon 2024 Lis Neris

Friuli Isonzo DOC Sauvignon 2024 Lis Neris

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19.40 €
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Verdicchio di Matelica DOC Meridia 2024 Belisario

Verdicchio di Matelica DOC Meridia 2024 Belisario

0,75 ℓ
15.10 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  20.13 €/ℓ
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Sicilia Bianco Superiore DOC Grillo Gazzerotta Senaría 2025 Pellegrino

Sicilia Bianco Superiore DOC Grillo Gazzerotta Senaría 2025 Pellegrino

0,75 ℓ
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18.40 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  24.53 €/ℓ
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