Winemaker Notes
Traditional pairings for this wine are fish and seafood, either raw, fried or grilled, pasta salads, pasta with zucchini flowers and shrimp, light pizzas, frittatas and Prosciutto di Parma with cantaloupe. Excellent with fried calamari, shrimp or sardines. For more exotic pairings, try sushi or middle eastern specialties like falafel or hummus.
Professional Ratings
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Wine Enthusiast
This gorgeous white from southern Italy has enticing aromas of apricots along with lemon zest and almond. The structured but elegant palate delivers intense peach and citrus notes along with crisp acidity that leaves a clean finish. Pair this with seafood or fresh pasta salads.
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Wine Spectator
This ripe white shows creamy layers of yellow melon, nectarine, almond, and light spice, ending with a chalky aftertaste.
Italian White Wine
The rolling hills and endless coastlines of Italy deliver a unique diversity of soils and climate to foster a number of regional specialties. With a multitude of indigenous varieties that thrive exclusively here, the selection of white wines offers a range of styles and flavors.
The most well-known white variety in Italy is of course Pinot Grigio. Typically found in the northern Italian regions, the light, fresh and easy-drinking options can be found in the Veneto region, while the richer, more complex styles come from Friuli-Venezia Giulia and Trentino-Alto Adige. These two northeast regions are also crafting delicions Pinot Bianco and a regional specialty, Friulano.
In Piedmont, two white regions shine. The crisp and zippy Gavi, made with a Cortese grape, and Arneis, a variety that produces a subtle by dry wine. In the Veneto, the Garganegna grape creates the wine of Soave, a zesty but medium-bodied wine full of rich stone fruit and floral notes.
Further south, you'll find the pretty and floral Falenghina, rich and tropical Grillo and zesty Greco. Head to Sicily to discover the delicious and complex Etna Biancos, made with the Carricante grape in the island's volcanic soils.
If you enjoy a tangy but textured white wine with seafood, head to Sardinia and try out the Vermentino there. The grape is also found in other Italian provinces and is always a delight.