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Carbonara
Carbonara
Food
Pasta with egg pancetta and cheese
Best wine varietals
1
Chardonnay
Chardonnay's creamy texture complements the rich, egg-based sauce of Carbonara.
Chardonnay's creamy texture complements the rich, egg-based sauce of Carbonara.
2
Chardonnay (Oaked)
Oaked Chardonnay adds buttery notes that enhance the pancetta and cheese flavors.
Oaked Chardonnay adds buttery notes that enhance the pancetta and cheese flavors.
3
Chablis
Chablis offers crisp acidity to balance the dish's richness and cut through the fat.
Chablis offers crisp acidity to balance the dish's richness and cut through the fat.
4
Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc's bright acidity and herbaceousness refresh the palate with Carbonara.
Sauvignon Blanc's bright acidity and herbaceousness refresh the palate with Carbonara.
Best cocktails with this
1
Scotch Speyside Highball
acid,bubbles — light effervescence and lemon peel help cut the dish's richness
Score: 92
2
Scotch Speyside Spritz
acid,bubbles,herbal — bright citrus and soda cleanse palate from creamy, salty pasta
Score: 90
3
Bamboo
acidic/herbal — dry, savory vermouth/sherry brightness cuts fat and complements cheese/egg umami
Score: 88
4
Scotch Speyside Sour
acid,sweet — citrus tang balances eggy richness; a touch of sweetness softens saltiness
Score: 86
5
Tequila Negroni
bitter/herbal — Campari bitterness and vermouth structure slice through richness and refresh palate
Score: 84
6
Filthy Martini
herbal/umami — briny olive notes echo pancetta salt, supports savory profile and offsets fattiness
Score: 82
7
Scotch Speyside Smash
acid,herbal — mint and citrus offer refreshing contrast to pancetta and cheese
Score: 82
8
Moscow Mule
acid,heat,bubbles — ginger lime spice and fizz cut through fat and refresh palate
Score: 80