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 Brut Nature Demetra Senza Solfiti Aggiunti Mirabella

0,75 ℓ
30.80 
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  41.07 €/ℓ
 incl. VAT and taxes

Alta Langa DOCG Brut Ruj 2022 San Silvestro

0,75 ℓ
31.50 
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  42 €/ℓ
 incl. VAT and taxes

Franciacorta DOCG Pas Dosé Riserva 33 2017 Ferghettina

0,75 ℓ
48.50 
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  64.67 €/ℓ
 incl. VAT and taxes
Only 4 left

Trento DOC Brut Maximum Blanc de Blancs Ferrari

Jeroboam 3 ℓ, Wooden box
149.90 
per bottle  (3 ℓ)  49.97 €/ℓ
 incl. VAT and taxes
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Trento DOC Brut Riserva Michei 823 2019 Hofstätter

0,75 ℓ
Quantity discount 5%
45.80 
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  61.07 €/ℓ
for at least 6 bottles
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Regular price: 48.20 €

Vermentino di Gallura Superiore DOCG Mancini Primo 2024 Piero Mancini

0,75 ℓ
Discount 5%
12.40 
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  16.53 €/ℓ
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Lowest price: 13.10 € 
Running low on stock

Alta Langa DOCG Metodo Classico Extra Brut Millesimato 2022 Cascina Chicco

0,75 ℓ
Discount 8%
24.90 
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  33.20 €/ℓ
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Lowest price: 27.30 € 

Alta Langa DOCG Brut 2022 Coppo

0,75 ℓ
27.60 
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  36.80 €/ℓ
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Only 11 left

Vermentino di Gallura DOCG Vigna'ngena 2025 Capichera

0,75 ℓ
30.20 
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  40.27 €/ℓ
 incl. VAT and taxes

Trento Brut Millesimato DOC 2021 Altemasi

Magnum 1,5 ℓ, Gift box
43.90 
per bottle  (1,5 ℓ)  29.27 €/ℓ
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Running low on stock

Trento DOC Riserva Dosaggio Zero 2021 Maso Martis

0,75 ℓ
Quantity discount 5%
39.80 
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  53.07 €/ℓ
for at least 6 bottles
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Regular price: 41.90 €

Franciacorta DOCG Extra Brut Millesimato Millè 2021 Muratori

0,75 ℓ
Discount 10%
29.30 
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  39.07 €/ℓ
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Lowest price: 32.70 € 

Franciacorta DOCG Extra Brut Cuvée Prestige Edizione 48 Ca' del Bosco

Magnum 1,5 ℓ, Gift box
92
79 
per bottle  (1,5 ℓ)  52.67 €/ℓ
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Free shipping

Trento DOC Riserva Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Cuvée Pietra 2021 San Leonardo

0,75 ℓ
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28 
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  37.33 €/ℓ
for at least 6 bottles
 incl. VAT and taxes
Regular price: 29.50 €

Trento DOC Brut Letrari

0,75 ℓ
28 
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  37.33 €/ℓ
 incl. VAT and taxes

Franciacorta DOCG Extra Brut Alma Rosé Assemblage 2 Bellavista

0,75 ℓ
Discount 5%
40.10 
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  53.47 €/ℓ
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Lowest price: 42.30 € 
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Franciacorta DOCG Brut Cuvée Royale Tenuta Montenisa Marchesi Antinori

0,75 ℓ
90
92
90
26.50 
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  35.33 €/ℓ
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Lugana DOC Sant'Onorata 1953 2022 Nunzio Ghiraldi

0,75 ℓ
Quantity discount 5%
24.60 
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  32.80 €/ℓ
for at least 6 bottles
 incl. VAT and taxes
Regular price: 25.90 €
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