Pecorino, fava beans and the taste of spring - Fragrant wines for one of the most beloved pairings in tradition

The pairing of fresh pecorino and fava beans is one of the simplest and most symbolic gastronomic rituals of the Italian spring. Particularly popular in Central Italy, from the Lazio and Roman countryside to Umbria and Marche, it celebrates the arrival of the first seasonal vegetables with a balance that is as immediate as it is perfect: the vegetal, slightly bitter sweetness of the fava beans meets the savory and soft richness of pecorino, creating a harmonious contrast that has accompanied picnics, outings in the countryside, and informal early-season tables for centuries.

In this context, the ideal wine is fresh, fragrant, and able to cleanse the palate. Among the whites, Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi, Vermentino, Pecorino d’Abruzzo, Soave, and Gavi stand out, all characterized by lively acidity and delicate aromatic profiles that complement the milky notes of the cheese and the green notes of the fava beans. Even some light and young reds, served slightly chilled, can pleasantly accompany this dish: among the most suitable are Schiava, Frappato, young Pinot Noir, or a lightly structured Dolcetto, wines with crisp fruit and gentle tannins that do not overpower the freshness of spring’s first produce.

Südtirol - Alto Adige DOC Pinot Bianco Sanct Valentin 2023 St. Michael Eppan

Vermentino di Gallura Superiore DOCG Maìa 2024 Siddùra

Toscana IGT Vermentino La Pettegola 2024 Banfi

Vermentino di Gallura Superiore DOCG Monteoro 2024 Sella & Mosca

Greco di Tufo DOCG 25 Rare 2024 Nativ

Greco di Tufo DOCG Vigna Cicogna 2024 Benito Ferrara

Salento Negroamaro IGT Calafuria 2024 Tormaresca

Südtirol - Alto Adige DOC Pinot Bianco Moriz 2024 Tramin

Südtirol - Alto Adige DOC Pinot Bianco Vigna Kristallberg 2023 Elena Walch

Vermentino di Gallura DOCG Spèra 2023 Siddùra

Salento Negroamaro IGT F 2022 San Marzano

Vermentino di Gallura Superiore DOCG Canayli 2024 Cantina Gallura

Toscana IGT Vermentino La Pettegola 2024 Banfi, 6 x 0,75 ℓ bottles

Salento IGP Vermentino TiAmo 2025 San Marzano

Etna Rosso DOC Cauru 2023 Torre Mora

Südtirol - Alto Adige Terlano Riserva DOC Pinot Bianco Vorberg 2023 Cantina Terlano

Salento Negroamaro Rosato IGT 2024 Notte Rossa

Puglia IGT Negroamaro Orfeo 2023 Paolo Leo