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.

Fiano di Avellino DOCG 2024 Terredora

Fiano di Avellino DOCG 2024 Terredora

0,75 ℓ
Discount 25%
12.60 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  16.80 €/ℓ
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Lowest price: 16.90 € 
Greco di Tufo DOCG Loggia della Serra 2024 Terredora

Greco di Tufo DOCG Loggia della Serra 2024 Terredora

0,75 ℓ
Discount 20%
13.70 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  18.27 €/ℓ
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Lowest price: 17.20 € 
Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo DOC 2025 Fantini Farnese

Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo DOC 2025 Fantini Farnese

0,75 ℓ
Discount 36%
7.50 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  10 €/ℓ
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Lowest price: 11.90 € 
Only 7 left
Greco di Tufo DOCG Nestor 2025 Tenuta Cavalier Pepe

Greco di Tufo DOCG Nestor 2025 Tenuta Cavalier Pepe

0,75 ℓ
Discount 16%
11.10 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  14.80 €/ℓ
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Lowest price: 13.30 € 
Only 7 left
Greco di Tufo DOCG Alèxandros 2024 Colli di Lapio

Greco di Tufo DOCG Alèxandros 2024 Colli di Lapio

0,75 ℓ
Discount 12%
18.50 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  24.67 €/ℓ
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Lowest price: 21.20 € 
Only 10 left
Greco di Tufo DOCG Terre degli Angeli 2025 Terredora

Greco di Tufo DOCG Terre degli Angeli 2025 Terredora

0,75 ℓ
Discount 25%
13.90 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  18.53 €/ℓ
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Lowest price: 18.60 € 
Only 8 left
Fiano di Avellino DOCG 2025 Colli di Lapio

Fiano di Avellino DOCG 2025 Colli di Lapio

0,75 ℓ
Discount 25%
18.40 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  24.53 €/ℓ
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Lowest price: 24.60 € 
Only 10 left
Petit Chablis AOC 2024 Simonnet-Febvre

Petit Chablis AOC 2024 Simonnet-Febvre

0,75 ℓ
Discount 5%
23.60 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  31.47 €/ℓ
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Lowest price: 24.90 € 
Only 9 left
Lugana DOC San Benedetto 2025 Zenato

Lugana DOC San Benedetto 2025 Zenato

0,75 ℓ
12.80 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  17.07 €/ℓ
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Running low on stock
Soave Classico DOP Gran Guardia 2024 Montresor

Soave Classico DOP Gran Guardia 2024 Montresor

0,75 ℓ
12.70 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  16.93 €/ℓ
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Lugana DOC Ca' Vegar 2025 Cantina Castelnuovo del Garda

Lugana DOC Ca' Vegar 2025 Cantina Castelnuovo del Garda

0,75 ℓ
Quantity discount 5%
14.70 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  19.60 €/ℓ
for at least 6 bottles
 incl. VAT and taxes
Regular price: 15.50 €
Running low on stock
Lugana DOC Annaberta 2025 Cottini

Lugana DOC Annaberta 2025 Cottini

0,75 ℓ
17.20 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  22.93 €/ℓ
 incl. VAT and taxes
Vermentino di Sardegna DOC Villa Solais 2025 Cantina di Santadi

Vermentino di Sardegna DOC Villa Solais 2025 Cantina di Santadi

0,75 ℓ
Quantity discount 5%
8.70 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  11.60 €/ℓ
for at least 6 bottles
 incl. VAT and taxes
Regular price: 9.20 €
Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo DOP 2025 Ciavolich

Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo DOP 2025 Ciavolich

0,75 ℓ
Discount 25%
13.70 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  18.27 €/ℓ
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Lowest price: 18.30 € 
Trento Extra Brut DOC Giulio Riserva del Fondatore 2010 Ferrari

Trento Extra Brut DOC Giulio Riserva del Fondatore 2010 Ferrari

Magnum 1,5 ℓ
93
366 €
per bottle  (1,5 ℓ)  244 €/ℓ
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Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore DOC Luzano 2025 Marotti Campi

Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore DOC Luzano 2025 Marotti Campi

0,75 ℓ
9.30 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  12.40 €/ℓ
 incl. VAT and taxes
Fiano di Avellino DOCG 2023 Rocca del Principe

Fiano di Avellino DOCG 2023 Rocca del Principe

0,75 ℓ
24.30 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  32.40 €/ℓ
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Only 10 left
Vermentino di Sardegna DOC Cala Silente 2025 Cantina di Santadi

Vermentino di Sardegna DOC Cala Silente 2025 Cantina di Santadi

0,75 ℓ
12 €
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  16 €/ℓ
 incl. VAT and taxes
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