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.

Etna Rosso DOC Tascante Ghiaia Nera 2023 Tasca d'Almerita

Toscana IGT Belvento Vermentino 2025 Petra

Vermentino di Sardegna DOC Cala Silente 2024 Cantina di Santadi

Soave DOC Broia 2023 Roccolo Grassi

Etna Rosso DOC Contrada Pietrarizzo 2021 Tornatore

Veneto IGT I Capitelli 2023 Anselmi

Verdicchio di Matelica DOC Vigneti B. 2023 Belisario

Salice Salentino DOC 2023 Notte Rossa

Recioto di Soave DOCG Broia 2017 Roccolo Grassi

Collio DOC Pinot Bianco 2024 Villa Russiz

Lugana DOC Sansonina 2024 Zenato

Greco di Tufo DOCG Nova Serra 2024 Mastroberardino

Vino Spumante di Qualità Brut Puntay Peak Nat 2024 Erste Neue

Salento IGP Negroamaro 2024 Masseria Borgo dei Trulli

Salento IGT Negroamaro Primonero 2023 Masseria Li Veli

Vino Spumante di Qualità QVID Falanghina Brut La Guardiense

Südtirol - Alto Adige DOC Pinot Bianco Sirmian 2023 Nals Margreid

Etna Rosso Contrada Montelaguardia DOC Fragore 2021 Donnafugata