The best wine pairings for carbonara lean toward a fresh, saline white capable of standing up to guanciale and pecorino—from Frascati to Franciacorta. To choose the right wine for carbonara, start from the ingredients: the pasta has a slightly sweet note, the egg brings creamy richness, the guanciale is savory and unctuous, Pecorino Romano offers intense, salty flavor, and the pepper adds heat. Altogether, the dish calls for a white wine with balanced freshness, aromatic intensity, a harmonious mid‑palate, and a finish of good length.

The most natural choice is local: Frascati Superiore, with its classic blend of Trebbiano and Malvasia, perfectly expresses these traits. A solid alternative is Orvieto Classico, one of the oldest and most storied whites on our peninsula, or Soave Classico, made from the native Garganega grape, balanced and saline. Near Verona you’ll also find Custoza Bianco, a blend of Garganega, Bianca Fernanda, and Trebbianello, equally suitable.

White or red wine with carbonara?

With carbonara we advise against full‑bodied reds: they’re too powerful, persistent, and tannic for a dish with a soft mid‑palate. If you want an alternative to a still white, a fresh, saline Traditional‑Method Brut sparkling wine helps cleanse the palate thanks to its bubbles—Franciacorta is the perfect choice. Those who prefer rosé can try a Chiaretto della Valtènesi, with floral notes, delicate fruit, and a fresh, saline finish.

In our selection you’ll find whites, sparklers, and rosés designed specifically for carbonara, from Lazio and Umbria classics to the bubbles of Franciacorta: an assortment built on pairing, not on chance.

Lugana DOC Superiore Molin 2022 Cà Maiol

Lugana DOC Superiore Molin 2022 Cà Maiol

0,75 ℓ, Wooden box
91
34.30 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  45.73 €/ℓ
 incl. VAT and taxes

Wooden box Ceretto with Barolo and Alta Langa Monsignore, 2 x 0,75 ℓ bottles, Wooden box
Wooden box Ceretto with Barolo and Alta Langa Monsignore
116 €
per box  (2x0,75 ℓ)  77.33 €/ℓ
 incl. VAT and taxes
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Alta Langa DOCG Riserva Extra Brut 2021 Giribaldi

Alta Langa DOCG Riserva Extra Brut 2021 Giribaldi

0,75 ℓ
29.90 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  39.87 €/ℓ
 incl. VAT and taxes
Only 1 left
Franciacorta DOCG Millesimato Brut Noir Ziliani C 2019 Chiara Ziliani

Franciacorta DOCG Millesimato Brut Noir Ziliani C 2019 Chiara Ziliani

0,75 ℓ
30.10 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  40.13 €/ℓ
 incl. VAT and taxes
Chablis AOC 1er Cru Les Séchets 2023 Patrick Piuze

Chablis AOC 1er Cru Les Séchets 2023 Patrick Piuze

0,75 ℓ
83 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  110.67 €/ℓ
 incl. VAT and taxes
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Trento DOC Brut Revì

Trento DOC Brut Revì

Jeroboam 3 ℓ, Wooden box
158 €
per bottle  (3 ℓ)  52.67 €/ℓ
 incl. VAT and taxes
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Chablis AOC 1er Cru Fourchaume 2022 Louis Jadot

Chablis AOC 1er Cru Fourchaume 2022 Louis Jadot

0,75 ℓ
59.90 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  79.87 €/ℓ
 incl. VAT and taxes
Only 8 left
Trento DOC Rosé Brut 2021 Borgo dei Posseri

Trento DOC Rosé Brut 2021 Borgo dei Posseri

0,75 ℓ
38.50 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  51.33 €/ℓ
 incl. VAT and taxes
Only 6 left
Greco di Tufo DOCG Santa Lucia 2021 Feudi di San Gregorio

Greco di Tufo DOCG Santa Lucia 2021 Feudi di San Gregorio

0,75 ℓ
91
37.60 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  50.13 €/ℓ
 incl. VAT and taxes
Only 4 left
Chablis AOC Terroir De Chichée 2023 Patrick Piuze

Chablis AOC Terroir De Chichée 2023 Patrick Piuze

0,75 ℓ
91
40.30 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  53.73 €/ℓ
 incl. VAT and taxes
Only 9 left
Chablis AOC Terroir de Fleys 2023 Patrick Piuze

Chablis AOC Terroir de Fleys 2023 Patrick Piuze

0,75 ℓ
90
91
41.90 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  55.87 €/ℓ
 incl. VAT and taxes
Franciacorta DOCG Dosaggio Zero Riserva Lo Sparviere

Franciacorta DOCG Dosaggio Zero Riserva Lo Sparviere

0,75 ℓ
52.90 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  70.53 €/ℓ
 incl. VAT and taxes
Trento Riserva Extra Brut DOC 2017 Roveré della Luna

Trento Riserva Extra Brut DOC 2017 Roveré della Luna

0,75 ℓ
48.70 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  64.93 €/ℓ
 incl. VAT and taxes
Only 2 left
Trento DOC Pas Dosé Millesimato AlpeRegis 2018 Rotari

Trento DOC Pas Dosé Millesimato AlpeRegis 2018 Rotari

0,75 ℓ
31.50 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  42 €/ℓ
 incl. VAT and taxes
Only 6 left
Trento DOC Extra Brut Millesimato AlpeRegis 2018 Rotari

Trento DOC Extra Brut Millesimato AlpeRegis 2018 Rotari

0,75 ℓ
Quantity discount 5%
27.60 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  36.80 €/ℓ
for at least 6 bottles
 incl. VAT and taxes
Regular price: 29 €

Alma Assemblage Trilogy by Bellavista, 3 x 0,75 ℓ bottles, High-quality cardboard box
Alma Assemblage Trilogy by Bellavista
142 €
per box  (3x0,75 ℓ)  63.11 €/ℓ
 incl. VAT and taxes
Free shipping

Tin box Prestige Trento DOC Brut Perlé, 0,75 ℓ, Gift set with flutes
Tin box Prestige Trento DOC Brut Perlé
84.90 €
per piece  (0,75 ℓ)  113.20 €/ℓ
 incl. VAT and taxes
Free shipping
Alta Langa DOCG Diavoletto 2021 Casa E. di Mirafiore

Alta Langa DOCG Diavoletto 2021 Casa E. di Mirafiore

0,75 ℓ, Wooden box and sabre
79 €
per piece  (0,75 ℓ)  105.33 €/ℓ
 incl. VAT and taxes
Free shipping
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