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.

Puglia IGT Negroamaro Radici d'Italia Terre Forti

Umbria IGT Birbantéo Surlie 2020 Mevante

Toscana IGT Vermentino 2024 Fattoria La Torre

Etna Rosso DOC Contrada Feudo di Mezzo 2021 Cottanera

Salice Salentino DOP 2024 Masseria Borgo dei Trulli

Südtirol - Alto Adige DOC Pinot Bianco 2025 Elena Walch

Etna DOC Rosato Scalunera 2025 Torre Mora

Sannio Falanghina Sant'Agata dei Goti DOC Vigna Segreta 2022 Mustilli

Collio DOC Pinot Bianco 2022 Schiopetto

Salento IGP Negroamaro Canonico 2023 Due Palme

Terre di Chieti Pecorino IGT Passofino 2024 Feudi Bizantini

Puglia IGP Vermentino 2025 Notte Rossa

Veneto IGT Bianco Passionesentimento 2024 Pasqua

Trebbiano d'Abruzzo DOC Radici d'Italia Terre Forti

Etna Rosso DOC Tascante Contrada Pianodario 2020 Tasca d'Almerita

Etna DOC Rosso Cuordilava 2020 Donnafugata

Sicilia DOC Frappato 2023 Tenute Orestiadi

Salento Negroamaro IGT Talò 2023 San Marzano