Carbonara is one of the most iconic dishes of the rich culinary tradition of Lazio and especially Roman cuisine. It is a tasty and flavourful first course, which, like all the rustic dishes of our cuisine, is based on few and simple ingredients: spaghetti, eggs, pork guanciale, Pecorino Romano cheese, and pepper. When choosing a wine to pair with carbonara, we must first consider the fundamental characteristics of the ingredients.

The pasta has a slightly sweet tendency, the egg expresses a certain creamy richness, the guanciale is very savoury and fatty, the Pecorino Romano has a strong and salty flavour, and the pepper adds a spicy kick. The combination of these characteristics suggests pairing with a white wine of balanced freshness, that is quite aromatic and intense, with a harmonious mid-palate and a good, persistent finish.

Now, having outlined the general profile, let’s try to identify the most suitable wines to serve with carbonara. The easiest and most obvious choice is a local one, with Frascati Superiore, which, thanks to the classic blend of Trebbiano and Malvasia, perfectly expresses the qualities needed. A valid alternative to Frascati can be found in a great Central Italian wine that offers a good pairing with a flavoursome dish like carbonara: Orvieto Classico, one of the oldest and most historically rich white wines of our peninsula. Another white that meets all the requirements to pair perfectly with carbonara pasta is Soave Classico, made with the native Garganega grape, balanced, rich, and savoury. Not far from Verona, we find another wine which, thanks to its harmony and good complexity, can accompany a good carbonara: Custoza Bianco, a blend of Garganega, Bianca Fernanda (Cortese), and Trebbianello (Friulano).

With carbonara, we do not recommend full-bodied red wines, which would be too powerful, persistent, and tannic for a dish with these features. However, if you are looking for an alternative to a still white wine, you might opt for a Classic Method Brut sparkling wine, fresh, savoury, and with harmonious fruit, whose effervescence will perfectly cleanse the palate. A Franciacorta would be perfect. If you love rosé wines, we recommend you try a Chiaretto from Valtènesi, which, with its floral notes, delicate fruit, and fresh, savoury finish, will pair nicely with the dish.

Franciacorta DOCG Dosaggio Zero Riserva Lo Sparviere

Franciacorta DOCG Dosaggio Zero Riserva Lo Sparviere

0,75 ℓ
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42.30 €
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Trento Riserva Extra Brut DOC 2017 Roveré della Luna

Trento Riserva Extra Brut DOC 2017 Roveré della Luna

0,75 ℓ
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41.30 €
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Trento DOC Pas Dosé Millesimato AlpeRegis 2018 Rotari

Trento DOC Pas Dosé Millesimato AlpeRegis 2018 Rotari

0,75 ℓ
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25.20 €
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Alma Assemblage Trilogy by Bellavista, 3 x 0,75 ℓ bottles, High-quality cardboard box
Alma Assemblage Trilogy by Bellavista
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Tin box Prestige Trento DOC Brut Perlé, 0,75 ℓ, Gift set with flutes
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Franciacorta Rosé Demi Sec Montina Gift Box, 0,75 ℓ, Packaging with glasses
Franciacorta Rosé Demi Sec Montina Gift Box
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45.50 €
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Gift Box Tenuta Montenisa Marchese Antinori, 2 x 0,75 ℓ bottles, High-quality cardboard box
Gift Box Tenuta Montenisa Marchese Antinori
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Trento DOC Riserva Extra Brut Re di Revì 2015 Revì

Trento DOC Riserva Extra Brut Re di Revì 2015 Revì

0,75 ℓ, Wooden box
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71 €
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Soave Classico DOC Brognoligo 2024 Cecilia Beretta

Soave Classico DOC Brognoligo 2024 Cecilia Beretta

0,75 ℓ
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11.90 €
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Alta Langa Brut DOCG Oltrequota Cinquecento 2022 Vite Colte

Alta Langa Brut DOCG Oltrequota Cinquecento 2022 Vite Colte

Magnum 1,5 ℓ, Gift box
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Trento DOC Extra Brut For4neri Zanotelli

Trento DOC Extra Brut For4neri Zanotelli

0,75 ℓ
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Franciacorta Brut Millesimato DOCG 2021 Barbalonga

Franciacorta Brut Millesimato DOCG 2021 Barbalonga

0,75 ℓ
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30 €
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Greco di Tufo Riserva DOCG Oikos 2022 Fonzone

Greco di Tufo Riserva DOCG Oikos 2022 Fonzone

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Greco di Tufo DOCG 2024 Fonzone

Greco di Tufo DOCG 2024 Fonzone

0,75 ℓ
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Trento Brut Rosé DOC 2022 Revì

Trento Brut Rosé DOC 2022 Revì

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Fiano di Avellino DOCG Riserva Campore 2020 Terredora

Fiano di Avellino DOCG Riserva Campore 2020 Terredora

0,75 ℓ
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20.70 €
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Alta Langa DOCG Brut Rosé Metodo Classico Duchessa Lia

Alta Langa DOCG Brut Rosé Metodo Classico Duchessa Lia

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22.70 €
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Alta Langa DOCG Rosé Brut 2020 Gancia

Alta Langa DOCG Rosé Brut 2020 Gancia

0,75 ℓ
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21 €
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