If you love white wine, let me introduce you to some varieties that deserve attention!
Italian white wines are a whole world of amazing aromas and subtle flavors that are definitely worth exploring.
Italian white wines can be divided into two main groups:
1. Wines with storage potential and interesting development of aromas
This category contains real masterpieces that can surprise you year after year. In the top 5-6 grape varieties that live a long time and open up every year, I would include Carricante, Garganega, Greco, Fiano, Timorasso and, of course, Verdicchio.
2. Full-bodied white wines from the south of Italy
And if you are a fan of more structured and rich whites, then you should pay attention to wines from the south of Italy.
Here, Pecorino (from Abruzzo), Grillo (Sicily) and the same Fiano and Greco from Campania become cult varieties. These wines are characterized by smoothed acidity and will bring a calming note to your tasting!
I would especially note the Vermentino grape variety, which stands out for its variety of styles depending on the region: Tuscany, Sardinia and Colli di Luni can surprise you with their different interpretations. That is why, when tasting Vermentino, it is important to understand how geography affects the taste!
Do not forget that we are talking about wines produced by small producers and not about mass cooperative products. These wines will give you a real palette of tastes and aromas!
So, dear friends, raise your glass and say: "chin chin with a glass of white Italian wine!"