White Wines of Italy

Alto-Adige

• Chardonnay, Torresella - A well-balanced light and delicate style of Chardonnay.

• Pinot Grigio, Torresella - A very dry, clean white wine produced in northeastern Italy.

• Pinot Grigio, Santa Margherita - Straw-colored dry wine with delicate aroma; well-balanced.

• Pinot Grigio, Cavit - Dry, full and delicate with a clean, refreshing finish.

• Pinot Grigio, Alois Lageder - A light-styled wine, yet rich and full of flavor. One of the finest producers of white wine in the world.

Fruli-Venezia Giulia

• Pinot Grigio, Livio Felluga - Skin contact during fermentation gives this Pinot Grigio a bit of extra color and greater depth of flavor than any other.

• Due Uva, Bertaini - Dy, medium-bodied, spicy and wonderfully aromatic.

Piedmont

• Arneis, "Blange", Ceretto - This rare and fascinating dry wine from Piedmont is delicate and complex with nuances of pear and apple. A light "frizzante" adds interest.

• Gavi di Gavi, Villa Rosa - From the Cortese grape; dry appley wine with a clean finish.

• Gavi di Gavi, La Scolca Black Label - La Scolca is the original & according to many connoisseurs, still the finest of all Gavi.

Veneto

• Soave, Classico Superiore, Anselmi - The Veneto's finest Soave producer. The wine is dry, crisp well-balanced and offers exceptional fruit.

• Soave, Bolla - The most widely known Soave in America.

• Soave, Masi - This Soave has a firm and fruity flavor with a well-balanced and clean finish. The bouquet is light, fresh and delicate.

Abruzzo

• Trebbiano, Casal Thaulero - The fresh, dry white wine of Abruzzo is light in body and delicate on the palate.

Marches

• Verdicchio, Fazi-Battaglia - A very dry, clean white with enchanting scent.

Umbria

• Orvieto, Ruffino - Popular white wine, fruity, with it's own character and lightness.

• Orvieto, Antinori - A young, fresh and fruity wine with a delicate bouquet.

• Cervaro della Sala, Antinori - Brilliant wine based on Sauvignon Blanc and Procancio grapes. Delicate, fruity and distinctive taste.

• Borro Castella della Sala, Antinori - Elegant wine, fresh and harmonious. From Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Blanc.

• Galestro, Capsula Viola, Antinori - Produced from Trebbiano and Sauvignon Blanc; Light and crisp with a slight spritz in the finish.

• Chardonnay, Lowengang (Alois Lageder) - Deliciously dry with hints of oak, vanilla, and wonderful citric flavors. Considered by many thefinest Chardonnay of Italy.

• Vin Santo, Lungarotti - Made from sun dried grapes, Vin Santo is elevated slightly in sugar and alcohol content. It is an Italian favorite for after dinner.

• Pinot Grigio, San Angelo, Castello Banfi - Estate-bottled wine with intense, fruity aroma followed by a clean, rich aftertaste.

• Vernaccia di San Gimignano, Strozzi - Italy's first D.O.C. wine. It is dry and very crisp with good body and a pleasant acidity.

• Cabreo "La Pietra", Ruffino - Very limited noble Chardonnay; fermented in stainless steel and aged in French oak casks. The wine is rich and complex with hints of vanilla and almonds.

Latium

• Frascati, Fontana Candida - A refreshing light-bodied wine from near the city of Rome.

Emilia-Romagna

• Bianco, Riunite - Semi-sweet wine with afestive, natural effervescence and a clean, fresh finish.

Sicily

• Duca di Salaparuta, Corvo - Sicily's popular fresh tasting wine stands up well to spicy dishes.

Campania

• Greco di Tufo, Mastroberardino - Dry, straw-colored wine with a complex bouquet and distinct hazelnut nuance. Greco was first planted by ancient Greeks.

• Fiano di Avellino, "Radici di Lapio", Mastroberardino - Perhaps Italy's finest dry white. Wonderful texture, body, and complexity, with some characteristics of fine white Burgundy.

• Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio, Mastroberardino - Elegant bouquet, delicate floral notes, and a smooth texture make this wine a pleasure to drink.