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.

Costa Toscana IGT Vermentino àuricA 2024 Ambrogio e Giovanni Folonari

Costa Toscana IGT Vermentino àuricA 2024 Ambrogio e Giovanni Folonari

0,75 ℓ
13.50 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  18 €/ℓ
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Pays d'Oc IGP Sauvignon Blanc 2024 Les Jamelles

Pays d'Oc IGP Sauvignon Blanc 2024 Les Jamelles

0,75 ℓ
10.10 €
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Collio DOC Sauvignon 2025 Cormòns

Collio DOC Sauvignon 2025 Cormòns

0,75 ℓ
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12.30 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  16.40 €/ℓ
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Regular price: 12.90 €
Verona IGT Sauvignon Oltremonte 2025 Monte Zovo

Verona IGT Sauvignon Oltremonte 2025 Monte Zovo

0,75 ℓ
18.50 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  24.67 €/ℓ
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Friuli Isonzo DOC Sauvignon 2025 Villanova

Friuli Isonzo DOC Sauvignon 2025 Villanova

0,75 ℓ
92
94
13 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  17.33 €/ℓ
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Cirò DOC Bianco DiversaMente 2022 Tenuta del Conte

Cirò DOC Bianco DiversaMente 2022 Tenuta del Conte

0,75 ℓ
16.30 €
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Collio DOC Sauvignon 2025 Villanova

Collio DOC Sauvignon 2025 Villanova

0,75 ℓ
18.10 €
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Terre Siciliane IGT Santannella 2025 Mandrarossa

Terre Siciliane IGT Santannella 2025 Mandrarossa

0,75 ℓ
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11.70 €
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Lowest price: 13.10 € 
Friuli Colli Orientali DOC Sauvignon 2025 Sirch

Friuli Colli Orientali DOC Sauvignon 2025 Sirch

0,75 ℓ
11.50 €
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Toscana IGT Vermentino L'Airone 2023 Podere Guado al Melo

Toscana IGT Vermentino L'Airone 2023 Podere Guado al Melo

0,75 ℓ
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11.50 €
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Sicilia DOC Grillo Nissim 2025 Tenute Orestiadi

Sicilia DOC Grillo Nissim 2025 Tenute Orestiadi

0,75 ℓ
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9.90 €
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Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore DOC Grancasale 2023 Casalfarneto

Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore DOC Grancasale 2023 Casalfarneto

0,75 ℓ
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13.60 €
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Regular price: 14.30 €
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Piemonte Sauvignon DOC Tra Donne Sole 2024 Vite Colte

Piemonte Sauvignon DOC Tra Donne Sole 2024 Vite Colte

0,75 ℓ
11 €
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Maremma Toscana DOC Vermentino 2025 Tenuta Aquilaia

Maremma Toscana DOC Vermentino 2025 Tenuta Aquilaia

0,75 ℓ
90
91
92
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9.10 €
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Côtes de Provence AOC Blanc Les Commandeurs 2022 Château Peyrassol

Côtes de Provence AOC Blanc Les Commandeurs 2022 Château Peyrassol

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16.90 €
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Greco di Tufo DOCG 25 Rare 2024 Nativ

Greco di Tufo DOCG 25 Rare 2024 Nativ

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Irpinia Falanghina DOC Le Mattine 2023 Fonzone

Irpinia Falanghina DOC Le Mattine 2023 Fonzone

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19.90 €
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Castilla y Léon VT Sauvignon Blanc 2024 Menade

Castilla y Léon VT Sauvignon Blanc 2024 Menade

0,75 ℓ
Discount 13%
11.90 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  15.87 €/ℓ
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Lowest price: 13.80 € 
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