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 Satèn Corte alle Stelle

0,75 ℓ
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92
Quantity discount 20%
22.40 
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  29.87 €/ℓ
for at least 6 bottles
 incl. VAT and taxes
Regular price: 28 €

Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore DOC Bucci 2024 Villa Bucci

0,75 ℓ
20.90 
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  27.87 €/ℓ
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Lugana DOC I Frati 2024 Ca' dei Frati

0,75 ℓ
95
92
91
16.30 
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  21.73 €/ℓ
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Running low on stock

Franciacorta DOCG Extra Brut Golf 1927 Barone Pizzini

0,75 ℓ
90
28.30 
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  37.73 €/ℓ
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Franciacorta DOCG Brut Barbalonga

0,75 ℓ
92
92
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26 
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  34.67 €/ℓ
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Regular price: 27.40 €

Trento DOC Pas Dosé Bonconsey

0,75 ℓ
91
90
91
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20.50 
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  27.33 €/ℓ
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Regular price: 25.60 €

Franciacorta DOCG Brut Rosé Corte alle Stelle

0,75 ℓ
91
90
91
Discount 25%
22.40 
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  29.87 €/ℓ
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Lowest price: 29.90 € 

Franciacorta DOCG Brut Ca' del Diavolo

Magnum 1,5 ℓ, Wooden box
92
92
92
Discount 16%
49.90 
per bottle  (1,5 ℓ)  33.27 €/ℓ
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Lowest price: 59.90 € 
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Franciacorta DOCG Brut Satèn Cuvée Monogram

0,75 ℓ
90
90
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25.10 
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  33.47 €/ℓ
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Regular price: 26.40 €

Chablis 1er Cru Beauroy AOC 2024 Olivier Tricon

0,75 ℓ
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30.10 
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  40.13 €/ℓ
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Regular price: 31.70 €

Franciacorta DOCG Pas Dosé Alma Non Dosato Assemblage 2 Bellavista

0,75 ℓ
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38.30 
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  51.07 €/ℓ
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Regular price: 40.30 €

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

0,75 ℓ, Gift box
40.10 
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  53.47 €/ℓ
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Lugana DOC Brolettino 2024 Ca' dei Frati

0,75 ℓ
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Regular price: 23.90 €

Franciacorta DOCG Brut Blanc de Blancs Edea Mirabella

0,75 ℓ
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22.60 
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  30.13 €/ℓ
for at least 6 bottles
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Regular price: 23.80 €

Trento DOC Brut Riserva 36 Mesi 2020 Bonconsey

0,75 ℓ
94
35 
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  46.67 €/ℓ
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Franciacorta DOCG Brut Cuvée Royale Tenuta Montenisa Marchesi Antinori

0,75 ℓ
90
92
90
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29.80 
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Regular price: 31.40 €

Greco di Tufo DOCG Riserva Cutizzi 2023 Feudi di San Gregorio

0,75 ℓ
93
93
93
18.90 
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  25.20 €/ℓ
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Chablis Premier Cru Montée de Tonnerre AOC 2023 Domaine de Vauroux

0,75 ℓ
Quantity discount 5%
29.60 
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  39.47 €/ℓ
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Regular price: 31.10 €
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