Summer salads

The summer salads based on grains and the like are the quintessential cold dish, perfect for beating the heat without sacrificing flavor. Among the most beloved versions are the traditional rice salad (often packed with oil-preserved vegetables, tuna, and cheeses), the Mediterranean-inspired couscous (ideal with grilled vegetables or seafood) and bulgur or spelt (perfect for recipes rich in herbs like mint and parsley, in the style of tabbouleh). The beauty of these dishes lies in their great versatility, which makes them light, nourishing, and easy to customize in a seafood, meat-based, or completely vegetarian key.

To make the most of these preparations, the choice of wine varies according to the main seasoning. In seafood-leaning versions—such as couscous with salmon, rice salad with octopus and prawns, or bulgur with seafood—you’ll want fresh white wines with saline notes and pronounced minerality, such as a Vermentino from Sardinia, a Spanish Albariño, or a white from Campania or Sicily. For vegetarian variations—like spelt salads with summer vegetables, tabbouleh, or pesto couscous—aromatic white wines or light rosés are a perfect match, including a Sauvignon Blanc, a Riesling, or a Côtes de Provence Rosé.

Südtirol - Alto Adige DOC Riesling Fallwind 2025 St. Michael Eppan

Chardonnay Piemonte DOC Costebianche 2024 Coppo

Marche IGT Pecorino Versante Sud 2024 Lanciani

Friuli Colli Orientali DOC Pinot Grigio 2025 Sirch

Venezia Giulia IGT Chardonnay Father's Eyes 2025 Di Lenardo

Saint-Aubin AOC Premier Cru En Remilly 2021 Joseph Colin

Chablis AOC Grand Cru Bougros 2023 Patrick Piuze

Mosel QbA Riesling Dry Dr. L. 2025 Dr. Loosen

Bourgogne AOC Chardonnay Laforêt 2022 Drouhin

Robertson Chardonnay WO 2025 Cape Dreams

Alto Adige DOC Sauvignon Blanc Floreado 2025 Cantina Andriano

Friuli Colli Orientali DOP Friulano San Pietro 2025 I Clivi

Rheinhessen QbA Riesling Hans Baer

Côtes de Provence AOC Blanc Les Commandeurs 2022 Château Peyrassol

Terre di Chieti IGT Pecorino La mia Pecora is Green Zaccagnini

Napa Valley AVA Chardonnay A26 2023 Marchesi Antinori

Côtes du Jura AOC Chardonnay 2022 Domaine de Savagny

Friuli DOC Chardonnay Iaia 2025 Marco Felluga

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