Italian White Wine

The Alois Lageder 2020 Chardonnay Löwengang opens to a classy touch of reduction that recalls flint or struck match. It lifts quickly to reveal pear quince golden apple honey glaze vanilla wafer and saffron. There is a spicy... Read More

A structured white offering rapier-like acidity tightly meshed with flavors of crunchy white peach green almond crushed pine lemon wax and petrol. There's good tension and focus; this should open nicely with short-term cellaring.... Read More

This is the wine that started it all. Benanti's Pietra Marina wine started a quarter century ago and its success is what put Etna—especially its white wines—on the map of the world's best wine territories. The 2019... Read More

This classic Malvasia is engrossing with aromas of exotic flowers tropical fruits ripe melon and beeswax. Each sniff is a playground for the senses. Ripe and dried apricots candied flower petals and mineral notes all work together... Read More

The Borgo del Tiglio 2022 Collio Ronco della Chiesa (in the dark green label) is another inspiring expression from one of Italy's most exciting white-wine artisans. The grape is Friulano (aged in barrique for 10 months) and... Read More

The 2021 Sauvignon Dark Label is wickedly spicy boasting a complex blend of ground ginger lemon zest incense and sage. Silky in feel yet almost salty in nature it's perfumed and zesty within with citrus-kissed orchard fruits... Read More

The Elena Walch 2023 Vigna Castel Ringberg Pinot Grigio is a stunner starting with its alluring aromas of ripe white stone fruit sun-warmed hay citrus and a floral whiff of hawthorn. Creamy and delicious the smooth palate delivers... Read More

The Girolamo Russo 2023 Etna Bianco San Lorenzo is 90% Carricante with 10% Minnella that is aged in tonneaux for one year. The wine opens to a medium golden color and shows an open-knit character with apricot honey and saffron.... Read More

This is Marchesi Antinori's top white wine and it comes from the region of Umbria. The Castello della Sala 2022 Cervaro della Sala is based on Chardonnay and has a small part of the local grape Grechetto in the blend. The... Read More

Attractive nose of ripe mangoes pineapple and grilled lemons with some toasty nutty notes and hints of smoky minerality. Cardamom and pie crust too. It’s full-bodied nervy and juicy with bright acidity and savory nuances. It’s... Read More

Richly textured pink grapefruit citrus salty ocean tang lingering finish salty cracker. Feels silky and deeply textured great quality white fruits ripe spiced quince and pear. A hot vintage means you'll find less Sauvignon... Read More