Italy

Alcesti "L'Isola del Satiro Bianco" 2019

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

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.

Zibibbo is actually Muscat de Alexandria, but don’t let that scare you away. Yes, the nose is perfumed and aromatic, but the palate is decidedly dry, with excellent minerality and acidity, while retaining those fresh white flowers.

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,

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

The Grillo grapes are grown within the Marsala region, while the Zibibbo hales from the idyllic island of Pantelleria. Vibrant and fresh, with excellent minerality and aromatic fruits. “Sole e Vento” (Sun and Wind) is an homage to the two sunny and windy

Slightly briny, with yellow fruit, white flowers, and friendly minerality. This is the perfect wine to pair with pesto, Liguria’s signature dish. Pigato is genetically the same as Vermentino, although Ligurian tradition may turn a blind eye to this fact.

Arneis brings mineral brightness while Moscato adds aromatic depth. “È Bianco!” means simply “It’s white!” I think the idea is to not overthink it; this is a fresh, easy drinking wine just asking for a summer park hang.

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

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

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.