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Carbonara
Carbonara
Food
Pasta with egg pancetta and cheese
Best wine varietals
1
Chardonnay
Chardonnay's creamy texture complements Carbonara's rich sauce.
Chardonnay's creamy texture complements Carbonara's rich sauce.
2
Chardonnay (Oaked)
Oaked Chardonnay adds buttery notes that match the dish's richness.
Oaked Chardonnay adds buttery notes that match the dish's richness.
3
Chablis
Chablis offers crisp acidity to balance the creamy, salty flavors.
Chablis offers crisp acidity to balance the creamy, salty flavors.
4
Champagne
Champagne's bubbles and acidity cut through the richness effectively.
Champagne's bubbles and acidity cut through the richness effectively.
Best cocktails with this
2
Vodka Citrus Mojito
acid/herbal/bubbles — bright citrus and mint cut the richness and refresh the palate
Score: 95
3
Vodka Basil Lemonade
acid/herbal — lemon and basil lift fatty, savory notes and add a clean herbal contrast
Score: 92
5
Vodka Aperol Spritz
bitter/acid/bubbles — Aperol's bitterness and soda refresh against salty, creamy pasta
Score: 90
6
Tequila Campari Spritz
bitter/acid/bubbles — Campari bitterness and grapefruit brightness carve through fat
Score: 89
8
Vodka First Pour
acid/bitter — zesty lemon and tonic bitterness cleanse and balance richness
Score: 88
10
Mamie Gilroy
acid — straight citrus-forward cocktail brightens and offsets the creamy texture
Score: 85
