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Meal and wine pairing

Pesto sauce

Italy. Liguria.
Condiment or sauce made from olive oil and broth mixed with garlic, basil leaves, pecorino sardo, pine nuts, marjoram or parsley.

Synonyms: Pesto alla genovese / Pesto sauce

This dish pairs well with:

Wine colors

Alsace Sylvaner

White

Still wine

Serve at 08-10. °C (46-50 °F)

Main grape variety: Sylvaner

Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 2 to 3 years old.

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Côtes de Provence

White

Still wine

Serve at 10-12. °C (50-54 °F)

Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 1 to 2 years old.

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Cour-Cheverny Sec

White

Still wine

Serve at 10-12. °C (50-54 °F)

Pair with a wine of at least 1 year old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 4 to 8 years old

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Entraygues – Le Fel

White

Still wine

Serve at 08-10. °C (46-50 °F)

Pair with a wine of at least 1 year old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 3 to 8 years old.

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Marsannay

White

Still wine

Serve at 11-13. °C (52-55 °F)

Pair with a wine of at least 1 year old.
Aging potential (estimation) : 3 to 8 years old.

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Menetou-Salon

White

Still wine

Serve at 08-10. °C (46-50 °F)

Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 1 to 3 years old.

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Quincy

White

Still wine

Serve at 08-10. °C (46-50 °F)

Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 4 to 10 years old.

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Reuilly

White

Still wine

Serve at 08-10. °C (46-50 °F)

Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 2 to 4 years old.

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Tavel

Rosé

Still wine

Serve at 12-14. °C (54-57 °F)

Can be drunk as soon as it is marketed.
Aging potential (estimation) : 2 to 6 years old.

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