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.

Toscana IGT Belguardo Vermentino 2024 Marchesi Mazzei

Südtirol - Alto Adige DOC Sandbichler Pinot Bianco 2023 H. Lun

Vermentino di Sardegna DOC Olieddu 2022 Mario Bagella

Vino Spumante di Qualità Metodo Classico Brut Edition III Dubl

Crémant d'Alsace AOC Blanc de Blancs Brut de Grès 2023 Robert Roth

Etna DOC Rosso Contrada Monte Serra 2022 Benanti

Etna Rosso Feudo di Mezzo DOC 2022 Graci

Greco di Tufo DOCG Devon 2024 Caggiano

Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC Classico Superiore Podium 2023 Garofoli

Greco di Tufo DOCG Chianchetelle 2021 Feudi di San Gregorio

Greco di Tufo DOCG Santa Lucia 2021 Feudi di San Gregorio

Greco di Tufo DOCG Nassano 2022 Feudi di San Gregorio

Toscana IGT Tenuta Ammiraglia Masso Vivo Vermentino 2025 Frescobaldi

Collio DOC Pinot Bianco Santarosa 2023 Castello di Spessa

Alsace Réserve AOC Pinot Blanc 2023 Hunawihr

Südtirol - Alto Adige DOC Pinot Bianco 2022 Hartmann Donà

Etna Rosso Contrada Rampante DOC 2020 Pietradolce

Terre Siciliane IGT Frappato Gazzerotta Junco 2023 Pellegrino