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.

Colli di Luni DOC Vermentino Numero Chiuso 2022 Lunae

Salento Negroamaro IGT Masseria Maime 2023 Tormaresca

Lugana DOC Superiore Molin 2022 Cà Maiol

Südtirol - Alto Adige DOC Vernatsch Fass Nr. 9 2024 Girlan

Basilicata Falanghina IGT Vulcanico 2024 Paternoster

Soave DOC Campo Le Calle 2023 Ilatium Morini

Soave DOC 2024 Ilatium Morini

Terre di Chieti Pecorino IGT 2024 Belisario

Campi Flegrei DOC Falanghina Cruna del Lago 2023 La Sibilla

Südtirol - Alto Adige DOC Pinot Bianco 2024 Kettmeir

Vermentino di Sardegna DOC 2024 Piero Mancini

Lugana Riserva DOC Molceo 2021 Ottella

Verdicchio di Matelica DOCG Riserva Noi 150 Belisario

Südtirol - Alto Adige DOC Weissburgunder Pinot Bianco 2024 Hofstätter

Trebbiano d'Abruzzo DOC Il Bianco di Ciccio 2024 Zaccagnini

Campania IGT Falanghina 2024 Casa d'Ambra

Vermentino di Gallura Superiore DOCG Bèru Limited Edition 2023 Siddùra

Méditerranée IGP Rolle (Vermentino) 2024 Le Paradou