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.

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Vino Spumante di Qualità Metodo Classico Pas Dosé Millesimé 2016 Mirizzi

0,75 ℓ
61 €
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Puglia IGP Fiano L'Uetta 2024 Masca del Tacco

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Südtirol - Alto Adige DOC Sauvignon Paratus 2022 Ritterhof

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31.90 €
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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
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37.60 €
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Riviera Ligure di Ponente DOC Pigato U Baccan 2023 Bruna

Riviera Ligure di Ponente DOC Pigato U Baccan 2023 Bruna

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58.90 €
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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 €
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Südtirol - Alto Adige DOC Sauvignon The Wine Collection 2020 St. Michael Eppan

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131 €
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Vino Spumante di Qualità Metodo Classico Extra Brut '68 2021 Mirizzi

Vino Spumante di Qualità Metodo Classico Extra Brut '68 2021 Mirizzi

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38.80 €
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Štajerska Slovenija ZGP Sauvignon Blanc 2024 Verus Vinogradi

Štajerska Slovenija ZGP Sauvignon Blanc 2024 Verus Vinogradi

0,75 ℓ
22.10 €
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Sancerre AOC Les Charmes 2025 Domaine André Vatan

Sancerre AOC Les Charmes 2025 Domaine André Vatan

0,75 ℓ
29.60 €
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Friuli Colli Orientali DOC Vini Orsone Sauvignon 2025 Bastianich Winery

Friuli Colli Orientali DOC Vini Orsone Sauvignon 2025 Bastianich Winery

0,75 ℓ
13.20 €
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Puglia IGP Vermentino 2025 Notte Rossa

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Terre Siciliane IGT Family and Friends 2025 Feudo Maccari

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25.60 €
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Toscana IGT Vermentino La Pettegola 2025 Banfi

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10.40 €
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Südtirol - Alto Adige DOC Sauvignon 2023 Ritterhof

Südtirol - Alto Adige DOC Sauvignon 2023 Ritterhof

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18.70 €
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Collio DOC Sauvignon 2024 Cormòns

Collio DOC Sauvignon 2024 Cormòns

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Toscana IGT Fiano Otto Muri 2024 Collazzi

Toscana IGT Fiano Otto Muri 2024 Collazzi

0,75 ℓ
19.90 €
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Pays d'Oc IGP Sauvignon Blanc Kate 2024 Aubert et Mathieu

Pays d'Oc IGP Sauvignon Blanc Kate 2024 Aubert et Mathieu

0,75 ℓ
13.10 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  17.47 €/ℓ
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