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.

Castel del Monte Chardonnay DOC Preludio N° 1 2025 Rivera

Marlborough Chardonnay GI 2024 Saint Clair

Südtirol - Alto Adige DOC Sauvignon Blanc 2022 Hartmann Donà

Chablis AOC 1er Cru Vaulorent 2022 Patrick Piuze

Langhe DOC Riesling Clem 2023 Ca' Viola

Willamette Valley AVA Chardonnay Gravel Road 2023 Roco

Russian River Valley AVA Chardonnay Director's Cut 2022 Francis Ford Coppola

Etna Bianco DOC Villa dei Baroni 2024 Carranco

Sicilia DOC Chardonnay Tascante C'eragià 2023 Tasca d'Almerita

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

Fiano di Avellino DOCG Morandi 2022 Feudi di San Gregorio

Napa Valley Chardonnay AVA 2022 Robert Mondavi Winery

Langhe DOC Sauvignon 2023 La Spinetta

Coteaux Champenois AOC Ambonnay 2021 Marguet

Coteaux Champenois AOC Ambonnay 2022 Marguet

Goriška Brda ZGP Exto Gredič 2024 Movia

Südtirol - Alto Adige Valle Isarco DOC Aristos Pinot Grigio 2024 Cantina Valle Isarco

Rheingau QbA Riesling Tradition fruchtsüß 2023 Robert Weil

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