Italy

Vernaccia from San Gimignano was long considered one of Italy’s finest white wines; recently its reputation has been dwarfed by other mass-produced choices. Delicate white wildflowers are complimented by freshly picked yellow fruits.

A gorgeously fresh mountain wine, with white flowers, green apple, and a profound mineral and acid structure. At 1100 meters these are the highest vineyards in Europe, meaning the vines were never exposed to phylloxera. This makes them some of the last to

A fresh Catarratto, with slightly brighter-toned fruit in the peach and nectarine family. Catarratto is a characterful grape, and so it’s pretty rare to see such an affordable rendition. Cantina Rallo is located in Marsala in the extreme west of Sicily. T

Carlo Tabarrini’s family used to make wine for their own consumption. In 2016, he finally followed his dream and began making wines from a few abandoned vineyards. Today he crafts small quantities of natural wine with as little intervention and technology

The Fidora family were the first to become certified organic in the Veneto, all the way back in 1974. Since 2015, the new generation of the family has begun converting to biodynamics. A delightfully easy drinking Pinot Grigio; wild herbs and great acidic

COS is an acronym for the three winemakers who founded the estate (including star winemaker Arianna Occhipinti’s uncle). The Ramí is deep, earthy, and textured. Insolia is a fairly obscure grape, while Grecanico Dorato is actually a synonym for Garganega,

Volcanic soils impart characteristic earthiness and maybe even a hint of smoke. This is one of only two whites Frank makes; it’s relatively rare out here in the wild.

Great value – made in the same manner that they make their Gavi wine, but much less expensive because it’s outside of the DOC. Soft pressed, fermented in stainless steel at relatively cool temperatures. A classically styled crisp, fresh, classic Italian w

From the soils of the fabled Mount Vesuvio comes this stunner. The winery is a small family run operation in Penisola Sorrentina, near Naples. Clean and fresh, bursting with verve, and that inimitable Italian white wine flare. Light pear fruits are balanc

Ancient Italian white varietals abound, and one such is Arneis, a refreshing, pear-scented grape from Piedmont. Fresh acidity and subtle fragrance make this a great pairing with light aperitifs or shellfish. The Malvirà estate was established in 1950, bef

Palmento Costanzo “Mofete Etna Bianco” 2019

A classic medium-bodied Catarratto, with stone fruit, fresh minerality, and a touch of sea-side tang. The Di Giovanna family is one of the oldest winemaking families in Sicily.