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.

Lugana DOC Prestige 2025 Cà Maiol

Sannio DOC Greco Janare 2024 La Guardiense

Lugana DOC Oasi Mantellina 2025 Allegrini

Südtirol - Alto Adige DOC Pinot Bianco 2025 Kettmeir

Lugana DOC 2024 Podere Selva Capuzza

Vino Spumante Rosé Brut Il Frappato Santa Tresa

Etna Rosso DOC Trimarchisa 2018 Tornatore

Abruzzo DOC Pecorino Anfora 2022 Cirelli

Brandy Etichetta Nera Vecchia Romagna

Puglia IGT Negroamaro Taccorosso 2017 Paolo Leo

Etna DOC Rosso Contrada Cavaliere 2022 Benanti

Recioto di Soave DOCG Le Sponde 2023 Coffele

Vino Spumante di Qualità Extra Brut 2014 Murgo

Etna Rosso DOC Tascante Contrada Sciaranuova V.V. 2020 Tasca d'Almerita

Terre Siciliane IGT Nerello Mascalese Contrada P 2021 Passopisciaro

Etna DOC Rosato 2023 Muruasiccu

Soave Classico DOC 2024 Suavia

Toscana IGT Bianco Il Castelluccio 2024 Tamburini