What to drink with pasta carbonara
Short answer: Verdicchio or Soave. Runner-up: Frascati.
Why it works
Crisp Italian whites cut through the creamy egg and cured pork richness.
Egg, pecorino, guanciale and black pepper are rich and salty. Crisp, dry Italian whites cut through nicely.
Quick picks
- Best match: Verdicchio or Soave
- Alternative: Frascati
- Avoid: very tannic or heavily oaked wines unless the dish is rich red meat.