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.

Valle de Leyda Sauvignon Blanc DO Albaclara 2025 Viña Haras de Pirque

Valle de Leyda Sauvignon Blanc DO Albaclara 2025 Viña Haras de Pirque

0,75 ℓ
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13.20 €
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Lowest price: 14.70 € 
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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

0,75 ℓ
Quantity discount 5%
8.70 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  11.60 €/ℓ
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Regular price: 9.10 €
Campania Falanghina IGT 2023 Caggiano

Campania Falanghina IGT 2023 Caggiano

0,75 ℓ
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15.90 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  21.20 €/ℓ
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Pays d'Oc IGP Côte des Roses Sauvignon Blanc 2023 Gérard Bertrand

Pays d'Oc IGP Côte des Roses Sauvignon Blanc 2023 Gérard Bertrand

0,75 ℓ
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11.30 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  15.07 €/ℓ
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Lowest price: 13.40 € 
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Collio DOC Sauvignon 2024 Schiopetto

Collio DOC Sauvignon 2024 Schiopetto

0,75 ℓ
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19.90 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  26.53 €/ℓ
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Lowest price: 21.40 € 
Friuli Grave DOC Borgo Tesis Sauvignon 2024 Fantinel

Friuli Grave DOC Borgo Tesis Sauvignon 2024 Fantinel

0,75 ℓ
9.80 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  13.07 €/ℓ
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Südtirol - Alto Adige DOC Sauvignon Pepi 2024 Tramin

Südtirol - Alto Adige DOC Sauvignon Pepi 2024 Tramin

0,75 ℓ
91
91
18.30 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  24.40 €/ℓ
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Sicilia Menfi DOC Bianco Bertolino Soprano 2024 Mandrarossa

Sicilia Menfi DOC Bianco Bertolino Soprano 2024 Mandrarossa

0,75 ℓ
18.30 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  24.40 €/ℓ
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Toscana IGT Vermentino 2025 Fattoria La Torre

Toscana IGT Vermentino 2025 Fattoria La Torre

0,75 ℓ
15.10 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  20.13 €/ℓ
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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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10 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  13.33 €/ℓ
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Lowest price: 11.20 € 
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Venezia Giulia IGT Sauvignon 2025 Di Lenardo

Venezia Giulia IGT Sauvignon 2025 Di Lenardo

0,75 ℓ
9.80 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  13.07 €/ℓ
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Friuli Sauvignon DOC 2025 Puiatti

Friuli Sauvignon DOC 2025 Puiatti

0,75 ℓ
12.90 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  17.20 €/ℓ
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Marlborough GI Sauvignon Blanc 2025 Cloudy Bay

Marlborough GI Sauvignon Blanc 2025 Cloudy Bay

0,75 ℓ
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31.20 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  41.60 €/ℓ
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Friuli Colli Orientali DOC Sauvignon Blanc 2022 Ronc Soreli

Friuli Colli Orientali DOC Sauvignon Blanc 2022 Ronc Soreli

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13.60 €
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Irpinia Falanghina DOC La Vespa 2023 Amarano

Irpinia Falanghina DOC La Vespa 2023 Amarano

0,75 ℓ
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14.50 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  19.33 €/ℓ
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Coastal Region WO Sauvignon Blanc Bergkelder Selection 2023 Fleur du Cap

Coastal Region WO Sauvignon Blanc Bergkelder Selection 2023 Fleur du Cap

0,75 ℓ
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19.90 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  26.53 €/ℓ
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Lowest price: 24.90 € 
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Collio DOC Sauvignon 2024 Cormòns

Collio DOC Sauvignon 2024 Cormòns

0,75 ℓ
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12.20 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  16.27 €/ℓ
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Zapallar DO Sauvignon Blanc Outer Limits 2024 Montes

Zapallar DO Sauvignon Blanc Outer Limits 2024 Montes

0,75 ℓ
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17.40 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  23.20 €/ℓ
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Lowest price: 19.60 € 
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