Pecorino, fava beans and the taste of spring

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 Riserva Contrada Zottorinoto DOC 2019 Cottanera

Cirò DOC Bianco Segno 2025 Librandi

Recioto di Soave DOCG Le Sponde 2023 Coffele

Greco di Tufo DOCG Nassano 2022 Feudi di San Gregorio

Alto Adige DOC Vernatsch Bocado 2025 Cantina Andriano

Terre Siciliane IGT Nerello Mascalese Vigne Vecchie 2016 Calabretta

Vino Spumante di Qualità Brut Pecorino Tenuta Ulisse

Vermentino di Gallura DOCG Petrizza 2025 Masone Mannu

Greco di Tufo DOCG Daltavilla 2024 Villa Matilde

Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Riserva DOCG Crisio 2021 Casalfarneto

Etna Rosso DOC Tascante Ghiaia Nera 2023 Tasca d'Almerita

Toscana IGT Vermentino 2023 Cantina 8380

Salento Negroamaro IGT Talò 2023 San Marzano

Lazio Vermentino IGT Le Coste 2024 Federici

Etna Rosato DOC 2024 Tornatore

Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore DOC Misco 2023 Tenuta di Tavignano

Greco di Tufo DOCG Goleto 2022 Tenute Capaldo

Vino Spumante di Qualità Solais Grand Cuvée Metodo Classico Cantina di Santadi

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