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BEST ITALIAN WHITE WINES recommended by Jean Marco Palmieri
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Discover the wines recommended by Italy’s Finest Wines with our tasting so that everyone can find the ideal wine for their tastes and needs.
You will find many of the most iconic and historic companies but also those that have stood out for their unique and original character.
Gewürztraminer Vigna Kastelaz 2016 – Elena Walch
Tasting notes
Intense golden yellow in color. On the nose, it opens with complex aromas of rose, lychee, and exotic fruit, accompanied by spicy notes of cinnamon and cloves, with a hint of acacia honey in the background. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and structured, with balanced freshness and a long, persistent aromatic finish.
Technical notes
The grapes come from the Kastelaz cru vineyard in Termeno, on calcareous-clay terraces at 330–380 meters above sea level. After a six-hour cold maceration, the must ferments in stainless steel at 18°C and matures on the lees. The wine then rests in the bottle for approximately eight years in a mine at 2,000 meters, under ideal conditions of darkness, temperature, and humidity, ensuring longevity and complexity.
The winery
Elena Walch is one of the leading wineries in Alto Adige for Gewürztraminer, with a history of over 150 years. Today, the estate is managed by Julia and Karoline Walch, who continue the family tradition with careful attention to terroir and sustainability. The Vigna Kastelaz represents one of the most significant expressions of Gewürztraminer in Italy, thanks to the combination of unique pedoclimatic conditions and meticulous winemaking practices.
Feldmarschall 2022 – Tiefenbrunner
Tasting notes
The nose shows notes of citrus, medicinal herbs, and flint. On the palate, it is linear, with good acidity and a savory finish. The varietal expression is clear and precise, without any excessive aromatic intensity.
Technical notes
The grapes, hand-harvested from vineyards at around 1,000 meters, ferment half in large wooden casks and half in concrete tanks without selected yeasts. The wine matures on fine lees for six months.
The winery
Tiefenbrunner is a historic artisanal estate in the Niclara area, now managed by the seventh generation of the family, with Christof and his wife Sabine at the helm.
Dut’ Un 2022 – Vie di Romans
Tasting notes
Aromas of citrus, exotic fruit, and flint, with delicate hints of oak. On the palate, it is full-bodied and enveloping, balanced between acidity, softness, and sapidity, with an elegant and persistent finish.
Vinification
The wine undergoes cold skin maceration, followed by approximately nine months of maturation in barriques on fine lees and a further 19–20 months of bottle aging.
Grapes
50% Chardonnay, 50% Sauvignon
Area
Friuli Isonzo
Winery
Il Dut’Un, led by master winemaker Gianfranco Gallo, is a reference point among the great Italian white wines, highlighting the richness and stylistic precision of Friuli.
Appius 2021 – San Michele Appiano
Sensory Description
A vintage of great balance and tension, highlighting the fresher, more vertical profile of Appius. The bouquet opens with notes of hawthorn, mint, and alpine herbs, followed by hints of juniper, ripe citrus, and subtle mineral undertones. On the palate, it is taut and vibrant, displaying rare alpine elegance, with dynamic progression and a long, savory finish that combines finesse and depth.
Technical Notes
Composition: 73% Chardonnay, 12% Pinot Grigio, 10% Pinot Bianco, 5% Sauvignon Blanc. The grapes come from selected vineyards around Appiano, facing southeast and southwest, on calcareous-gravelly and morainic soils at altitudes between 450 and 650 meters above sea level. Vines aged 25–40 years. Harvested in the second half of September. Alcoholic fermentation and partial malolactic fermentation take place in barriques and tonneaux, followed by blending and about three years of ageing on the lees in stainless steel.
The Winery
San Michele Appiano is one of Alto Adige’s benchmark cooperatives, with 320 member growers and a production philosophy centered on uncompromising quality. The Appius line, overseen by winemaker Jacob Gasser, represents the pinnacle of selection and expertise—a wine that in 2021 perfectly captures the purity, freshness, and luminosity of South Tyrol’s alpine character.
Trebbiano d’Abruzzo 2021 – Valentini
Tasting notes
A kaleidoscope of aromas ranging from chamomile flowers, yellow tropical and candied fruit, and dried green tea, to hints of medicinal herbs, wild nepitella, white chocolate, and saline nuances. The palate mirrors the nose, finishing with a balsamic closure.
Vinification
Spontaneous fermentation in large oak casks without temperature control and without filtration, followed by 12 months of aging in 50–70 hl oak barrels previously used for fermentation.
Profile
A white wine of extraordinary aromatic finesse, seductive aromas, and enveloping palate. Excellent aging potential. A virtuous interpretation of Trebbiano d’Abruzzo, rightly ranked among the finest wines of the region.
Trebbiano d’Abruzzo 2022 – Emidio Pepe
Tasting notes
The nose reveals aromas of white peach, apricot, yellow flowers, and aromatic herbs such as rosemary and wild fennel. On the palate, it is dry, fresh, and savory, with good acidity and a long, persistent finish. The varietal expression is clear and authentic, without any excessive aromatics.
Technical notes
The grapes, hand-harvested from vineyards at around 600 meters above sea level, grow on calcareous-clay soils trained in pergola. Traditional winemaking is employed, with spontaneous fermentation in vitrified concrete tanks and aging without filtration for several months. Alcohol content 12% vol.
The winery
Founded in 1964 by Emidio Pepe, the estate is now managed alongside his daughters Daniela and Sofia in Torano Nuovo, in the Colline Teramane. The winery is renowned for biodynamic viticulture and traditional practices, preserving the authenticity of the terroir and the grape variety.
Fiorduva 2022 – Marisa Cuomo
Tasting notes
Strokes of broom, orange blossom, passion fruit, and candied apricot blend harmoniously with fresh notes of Mediterranean herbs, citron, and dried green tea. On the palate, it is very soft, well-structured, with a full and rounded body, finishing with a saline touch and recurring hints of candied fruit.
Grapes
Fenile 30%, Ginestra 30%, Ripoli 40%
Region
Campania
Profile
An icon of the Amalfi Coast and the Campania region, Fiorduva is a rare and unforgettable wine, made from top-quality native grapes. Fully recognized among the best Italian white wines for its ability to balance structure, identity, and elegance. The winery’s flagship white is acclaimed among the best Italian wines, offering clarity and depth.
Vernaccia di San Gimignano Riserva 2021 – Panizzi
Tasting notes
The aromatic profile is complex, with notes of citrus, marine hints, and a subtle spiciness reminiscent of mustard. On the palate, acidity and sapidity are well balanced, offering a taut structure and good persistence.
Technical notes
The grapes come from a vineyard at 400 meters on tuffaceous soil. Fermentation and aging take place in new French oak barriques for 12 months, with bâtonnage on the fine lees. The wine then rests for 7 months in stainless steel and 24 months in bottle.
The winery
Panizzi has long been a benchmark producer for Vernaccia di San Gimignano. Production is overseen by winemaker Walter Sovran, with consultancy from Alessandro Cellai.
Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Riserva “Villa Bucci” 2021 – Villa Bucci
Tasting notes
Broad and layered, with notes of broom, chamomile, stewed yellow fruit, and mineral accents. On the palate, it is deep and silky, with a long, iodine-fruity finish.
Grapes
100% Verdicchio from old vineyards in Montecarotto / Ostra Vetere. Lauded by critics, it holds a place among the best Italian white wines for its elegance and longevity.
Vinification / Aging
12–15 months in large Slavonian oak casks (50–75 hl), followed by at least 6 months in bottle before release
Region
Marche
Profile
An icon of Verdicchio, combining complexity, elegance, and longevity.
Friulano Ronco della Chiesa 2023 – Borgo del Tiglio
Tasting notes
Aromas of white flowers, peach, and delicate hints of almond. On the palate, fresh, savory, and harmonious, with a long and persistent finish.
Vinification
Fermentation in stainless steel at controlled temperature, followed by a few months of aging in barriques.
Grapes
100% Friulano
Region
Collio, Cormòns
The winery
Borgo del Tiglio, founded by Nicola Manferrari and now run together with his son Mattia, elegantly interprets the Collio terroir through refined and age-worthy white wines.
Vernaccia di San Gimignano Riserva ‘L’Albereta’ 2022 – Il Colombaio di Santa Chiara
Tasting notes
Aromas of yellow-fleshed fruit and citrus combine with notes of sage, subtle oak nuances, and a clear mineral character of wet stone. On the palate, lively acidity blends with compact sapidity, leading to a long and well-defined finish.
Technical notes
A single-vineyard organic wine. Fermented spontaneously with indigenous yeasts in 20-hectoliter oak barrels, where it remains on fine lees for about one year. Followed by at least 12 months of bottle aging.
The winery
Managed by brothers Giampiero, Stefano, and Alessio Logi, Il Colombaio di Santa Chiara offers with L’Albereta one of the most elegant and terroir-driven interpretations of Vernaccia di San Gimignano, emphasizing organic viticulture and artisanal practices.
Bianco Riserva ‘LR’ 2021 – Colterenzio
Tasting notes
Floral notes, yellow fruit, and subtle smoky nuances. On the palate, it is soft, with well-integrated acidity and a long, extended finish.
Technical notes
Sauvignon, Chardonnay, and Pinot Bianco ferment and age separately in barriques for twelve months. After blending, the wine rests in bottle for approximately three years.
The winery
Colterenzio is a cooperative founded in 1960 in Cornaiano. In recent years, it has launched a more selective line of labels, such as LR, focusing on technical precision and vineyard parcel selection.
Troy 2020 – Tramin
Tasting notes
Intense golden yellow. Notes of exotic fruit and sweet spices, with hints of vanilla. On the palate, it is soft and structured, with a persistent finish.
Technical notes
100% Chardonnay. Fermentation and aging for at least 12 months in French oak barriques, followed by further bottle aging.
The winery
Tramin is one of the main cooperatives in Alto Adige, with approximately 300 grower members. The winery is renowned for its quality white wines, particularly Chardonnay and Gewürztraminer, under the guidance of winemaker Willi Stürz.
Sauvignon Blanc Renaissance 2021 – Gump Hof – Markus Prackwieser
Tasting notes
Intense aromas of citrus and herbal notes, accompanied by pronounced minerality. On the palate, the wine is balanced, with well-integrated acidity and a clean, persistent finish.
Technical notes
The Sauvignon Blanc vineyards grow on steep slopes of the lower Eisack Valley, between 400 and 550 meters above sea level, on the foothills toward the Schlern massif. After a brief maceration and gentle pressing, fermentation takes place in tonneaux. Aging lasts 12 months in tonneaux, followed by an additional 10 months in stainless steel on fine lees.
The winery
Gumphof is a small artisanal estate in the Eisack Valley, led by Markus Gumphof. The winery favors a low-intervention approach and careful winemaking, aimed at enhancing the freshness and complexity of the terroir.
Friulano 2024 – Toros
Tasting notes
A bouquet of dried fruit, citrus peel, chamomile, and mineral notes. On the palate, it is full-bodied, savory, and persistent, with a fruity and spicy finish.
Vinification
Gentle pressing, fermentation in stainless steel, followed by 7 months of aging.
Grapes
Friulano
Region
Collio
The winery
Toros, led by Franco Toros and his daughters Eva, Cristina, and Erika, combines tradition and modernity in producing Friulian white wines.
Collio Friulano 2024 – Russiz Superiore
Tasting notes
A fresh and mineral wine, with notes of white flowers and yellow-fleshed fruit. On the palate, it is savory, with good structure and a persistent finish.
Vinification
Approximately 15% of the must ferments in oak casks, while the remainder ferments in stainless steel tanks. The wine matures for about 8 months on the lees.
Grapes
100% Friulano
Region
Collio, Capriva del Friuli (GO)
The winery
Russiz Superiore, a historic winery located in the heart of Collio, was founded by the Felluga family. Today it is led by Ilaria Felluga, representing the sixth generation, who continues to produce wines that respect tradition and the identity of the terroir.
Terre Alte 2022 – Livio Felluga
Tasting notes
Complex aromas of orange blossom, jasmine, yellow grapefruit, kumquat, yellow peach, apricot, pineapple, papaya, and passion fruit, with notes of sage, thyme, rosemary, white pepper, ginger, and saffron. On the palate, it is balanced, rich, and persistent, with a pleasant mineral note that provides tension and length.
Vinification
Separate fermentation in stainless steel for Pinot Bianco and Sauvignon; fermentation and aging in barriques for Friulano; blending and bottle aging for approximately 9 months.
Grapes
Friulano, Pinot Bianco, Sauvignon
Region
Rosazzo DOCG, Colli Orientali del Friuli
The winery
Livio Felluga, founded by Livio Felluga and today managed by his son Filippo, continues to produce wines that express the elegance and territorial identity of Friuli, recognized for their complexity and longevity.
Braide Alte 2023 – Livon
Tasting notes
Aromas of white flowers, peach, tangerine, hazelnut, and vanilla, with subtle mineral hints. On the palate, it is full-bodied and fresh, harmonious, with a long citrusy finish.
Vinification
Careful winemaking in oak, with aging designed to enhance complexity and structure. A wine of precision and finesse, celebrated as one of the best Italian white wines for its style and character
Grapes
Chardonnay, Sauvignon, Picolit, Moscato Giallo
Region
Collio, Dolegna del Collio
The winery
Livon, led by Matteo Livon, showcases the historic vineyards of Collio through elegant and complex wines.
Sauvignon Blanc Riserva Mathias 2022 – Pfitscher
Tasting notes
Fresh aromas of citrus, aromatic herbs, and subtle mineral hints. On the palate, the wine is balanced, with pronounced acidity and a persistent finish.
Technical notes
The grapes come from the “Kathreinerfelder” vineyard in Fiè allo Sciliar, at 900 meters above sea level. After approximately six hours of maceration, fermentation takes place 50% in oak barrels and 50% in stainless steel at controlled temperature. Aging lasts 18 months on the lees in oak and steel, followed by a period of bottle aging.
The winery
Pfitscher is a small family-run estate, known for a low-intervention approach and for highlighting the varietal purity and freshness of its wines. The Pfitscher family is now in its third generation, represented by Daniel, Hannes, and Marion.
Sauvignon “Sol” 2022 – Ronco del Gnemiz
Tasting notes
Intense aromas of ripe citrus, elderflower, and passion fruit, with saline nuances. On the palate, it is full-bodied and concentrated, with balanced freshness and a long, harmonious finish.
Vinification
Gentle pressing, fermentation in barriques of different toasts, with no malolactic fermentation. The winery’s flagship white has earned its place among the best Italian white wines thanks to purity and territorial expression.
Grapes
100% Sauvignon Blanc
Region
Colli Orientali del Friuli
The winery
Ronco del Gnemiz, led by Serena Palazzolo and winemaker Christian Patat, is one of the most refined estates of the Colli Orientali, renowned for white wines of great structure and precision.
Greco di Tufo ‘Giallo d’Arles’ 2024 – Quintodecimo
Tasting notes
Wine of great intensity, with notes of peach, apricot, Annurca apple, and almond. On the palate it is fresh, powerful, and refined, characterized by marked minerality and extraordinary persistence.
Technical notes
100% Greco di Tufo. Fermented in stainless steel and aged for 12 months in French oak barrels. Bottled unfiltered.
The winery
Quintodecimo is a winery located in Campania, founded in 2001 by Luigi Moio and his wife Laura. Luigi Moio, an internationally renowned winemaker, is recognized for his scientific research and innovative approach to enhancing the native grape varieties of Irpinia, such as Greco di Tufo, Fiano di Avellino, and Falanghina.
Region
Campania, Italy
Pietra Marina Etna Bianco Superiore 2020 – Benanti
Tasting notes
Straw-yellow with greenish reflections. Aromas of white flowers, ripe apple, and a hint of salinity. On the palate it is dry, fresh, with pleasant sapidity and a persistent mineral finish.
Technical notes
100% Carricante. Fermented in stainless steel with indigenous yeasts; aged on fine lees for 30 months. Bottled unfiltered.
The winery
Benanti is a historic winery located on Etna, founded by Giuseppe Benanti in 1988. Today the estate is run by his sons Antonio and Salvino Benanti, continuing to produce high-quality wines that reflect the unique character of the volcano.
Region
Sicily, Italy
Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore “Moss Blanc” 2022 – Santa Barbara
Tasting notes
Tropical and perfumed, with hints of peach, orange blossom honey, and subtle oak. On the palate, it is rich, savory, and glyceric, modern and structured.
Vinification / Aging
Fermentation and maturation in 10 new barriques for approximately 18 months. Crafted with precision, it stands at the top of the best Italian white wines for complexity and aging potential.
Grapes
100% Verdicchio
Region
Marche
Profile
One of the most internationally acclaimed interpretations of Verdicchio.
Pinot Bianco Riserva “V Years” 2019 – Cantina Merano
Tasting notes
Enveloping and layered, this Pinot Bianco surprises with its creaminess and depth. Aromas of ripe citrus, melted butter, mountain herbs, and subtle smoky hints emerge. The palate is dense yet balanced, with well-integrated acidity providing lift and freshness. The finish is savory, long, and oily, with echoes of white fruit and almond.
Technical notes
The grapes come from vineyards at approximately 550 meters under Castel Tirolo, on light, well-drained morainic soils. After gentle pressing, the must ferments and ages for 12 months partly in large oak barrels and partly in stainless steel. This is followed by a long 4-year aging on fine lees in steel and an additional 4 months in bottle before release. Alcohol 14%.
The winery
Cantina Merano today counts around 360 grower members and stands out for its focus on quality and valorization of Alto Adige grape varieties. Winemaker Stefan Kapfinger leads the technical team with a precise and rigorous approach, emphasizing long aging and great expressive clarity in the flagship wines of the selection line.
Curlan 2021 – Girlan
Tasting notes
Bright straw yellow in color, with aromas of yellow fruit, citrus, and subtle herbal notes. On the palate, it is balanced, structured, with a savory and persistent finish.
Technical notes
Grapes from selected parcels between 450 and 500 meters on gravelly and volcanic soils. Fermentation and aging for 12 months in barriques, followed by 8 months in stainless steel and 12 months in bottle.
The winery
Girlan, a cooperative of about 200 members in Cornaiano, Alto Adige, is led by president Oscar Lorandi and winemaker Gerhard Kofler, focusing on quality and sustainability.
Tal 2021 – Cantina Bolzano
Tasting notes
Aromas of ripe fruit, citrus, and subtle oak nuances. On the palate, it is fresh, well-structured, and finishes with a savory note.
Technical notes
Blend of Chardonnay, Sauvignon, and Pinot Grigio from selected vines over 30 years old, planted on porphyry slopes between 400 and 700 meters. After careful selection, the wine ages for 12 months in small French oak barrels and 14 months in stainless steel before bottling.
The winery
Cantina Bolzano, founded in 2001 from the merger of two cooperatives, stands out for emphasizing the character of each grape variety. Winemaker Stephan Filippi oversees both vineyard management and cellar operations to ensure the highest quality.
Kreuzeweg Chardonnay Riserva 2021 – Castelfeder
Tasting notes
Intense golden yellow in color, with elegant aromas of ripe fruit, vanilla, and toasted notes. On the palate, it is structured and balanced, with vibrant freshness and long persistence.
Technical notes
Grapes from vineyards in Egna, Alto Adige. Fermentation and aging in barriques for approximately 12 months, followed by bottle aging. Exhibiting richness and finesse, this vintage is celebrated as one of the best Italian white wines for discerning palates.
The winery
Castelfeder, owned by the Giovanett family, is a benchmark producer in Alto Adige for terroir-driven, varietal wines with excellent aging potential, emphasizing strong ties to the land and sustainable practices.
Löwengang Chardonnay 2020 – Alois Lageder
Tasting notes
Notes of ripe apple, citrus, and subtle hints of butter and vanilla. On the palate, it is balanced, with good structure and well-integrated acidity, providing elegance and aging potential.
Technical notes
Chardonnay partially vinified in stainless steel and partially in barriques. Aging lasts approximately 10 months, with frequent bâtonnage on the lees to develop complexity and texture.
The winery
Alois Lageder is a leading producer in Alto Adige, with a strong commitment to biodynamic viticulture. The estate manages around 70 hectares of vineyards, applying sustainable cultivation methods and careful grape selection.
Region
Alto Adige
Derthona Costa del Vento 2022 – Vigneti Massa
Tasting notes
The nose opens with floral notes of orange blossom, followed by tropical fruit nuances, enriched by more enigmatic hints of medicinal herbs, hydrocarbons, and viennoiserie. The palate is marked by a vibrant, driving acidity and a persistently long finish, with echoes in which the fruit remains prominent.
Profile
One of Italy’s finest white wines for inventive elegance: the interplay of iodized sapidity and acidity creates a compelling and dynamic balance. Praised for its balance and freshness, it ranks among the best Italian white wines produced in Italy.
Grapes
100% Timorasso
Region
Piemonte
Vigneto dei Popoli 2021 – Valle Reale
Tasting notes
The wine opens with captivating aromas of ripe yellow-fleshed fruit, orange peel, hawthorn blossoms, and saline hints. On the palate, it is expansive and taut, with bright acidity supporting a long, clean, and savory finish.
Vinification
Grapes from vineyards at 350–400 meters, cultivated organically and biodynamically. Alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel with indigenous yeasts. Unfiltered, aged 18 months on fine lees in stainless steel.
Profile
A Trebbiano d’Abruzzo with a suggestive and imaginative nose, remarkable freshness, and great length. Rightly considered among Italy’s finest white wines.
Region
Abruzzo
Soave Classico ‘La Rocca’ 2023 – Pieropan
Tasting notes
The nose reveals pronounced aromas of quince, Verona peach, viennoiserie, and sage. On the palate, it is silky, full, and soft, supported by lively acidity that unfolds into a long-lasting finish with continuous echoes of fruit and sweet spices.
Profile
One of the most virtuous and elegant interpretations of Soave, rightfully considered among Italy’s finest white wines for its masterful expression of Garganega’s potential.
Grapes
100% Garganega
Region
Veneto
Calderara Sottana Bianco – Tenuta delle Terre Nere 2021
Tasting notes
Complex bouquet of white flowers, ripe citrus, and pronounced volcanic minerality. On the palate, full-bodied, sapid, with long persistence and balanced acidity, highlighting elegance and longevity.
Technical notes
100% Carricante from the Calderara Sottana vineyard, 600–650 m a.s.l. Fermentation and aging in 10 hl barrels for 18 months on fine lees. The wine is bottled without filtration to preserve purity and complexity.
The winery
Tenuta delle Terre Nere, on the northern slopes of Mount Etna, is a reference point for Etna white wines. The family-run estate practices biodynamic viticulture and low-intervention winemaking.
Region
Etna, Sicily
Arcurìa Etna Bianco – Graci 2021
Tasting notes
Aromatic profile of citrus, white flowers, and light herbal notes, with subtle minerality. On the palate, fresh, sapid, well-structured, with a long and elegant finish.
Technical notes
100% Carricante from Contrada Arcurìa, 700–750 m a.s.l. Fermentation in stainless steel with indigenous yeasts, followed by 18 months of aging on fine lees in stainless steel. Additional bottle aging enhances complexity and depth. With vibrant aromas and persistent structure, this wine is acclaimed as one of the best Italian white wines in its category.
The winery
Graci, located in Passopisciaro, is a historic Etna estate led by Alberto Graci and his family. The winery focuses on expressive, terroir-driven wines with minimal intervention, emphasizing elegance and finesse.
Region
Etna, Sicily
Goleto Riserva 2021 – Tenute Capaldo
Tasting notes
Golden yellow in color. Aromas of white flowers, honey, and subtle mineral hints. On the palate it is warm, elegant, with good structure and a long, persistent finish.
Technical notes
100% Greco di Tufo. Fermented in stainless steel; aged 12 months in barriques (80%) and amphorae (20%). Further bottle aging for 12 months.
The winery
Tenute Capaldo is a boutique wine project founded by Antonio Capaldo, renowned for his leadership at Feudi di San Gregorio. The winery focuses on single-variety wines from selected vineyards in Irpinia, with a strong commitment to quality and territorial expression.
Region
Campania, Italy
Cuvées Bois 2020 – Les Cretes
Tasting notes
The aromatic profile is intriguing, combining lychee and alpine flora with nuances of exotic fruit, orange peel, and viennoiserie. The palate is expansive and intense, wrapping around with pronounced acidity and a lively iodized streak.
Profile
One of the most virtuous and elegant pure Chardonnay expressions, rightly counted among Italy’s finest white wines for its clear fruit expression without compromise: expressive, imaginative, and extremely versatile for food pairings.
Grapes
Chardonnay
Region
Valle d’Aosta, Collio
Fiorano Bianco 2020 – Tenuta di Fiorano
Tasting notes
Candied fruit fading into notes of aromatic herbs, pine resin, and saline hints. On the palate, intense, fresh, and highly mineral. Excellent length with echoes of fruit and balsamic notes.
Technical notes
Fermentation with indigenous yeasts in 10 hl oak barrels and aged “sur lies.”
The winery
A wine of great character and typicity: undoubtedly among the finest Italian white wines for gustatory-olfactory complexity and territorial expression.
Grapes
Grechetto and Viognier
Region
Lazio, Italy
Santigaini 2021 – Capichera
Tasting notes
Mandarin, grapefruit, broom, and acacia honey unfold into aromatic herbs, lavender, and saline hints. On the palate, dense and full-bodied, with an intriguing acidic edge that fades into a saline trail of good persistence, accompanied by recurring balsamic notes.
Technical notes
A Vermentino with unique character, expressing freshness, approachability, and unmistakable identity.
The winery
One of the most interesting estates in Sardinia delivers a distinctive Vermentino, truly among the finest Italian white wines for complexity, elegance, and personality.
Grapes
Vermentino 100%
Region
Sardinia, Italy
Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Riserva “Cantico della Figura” 2020 – Andrea Felici
Tasting notes
Broad and profound, with notes of wild herbs, peach, and grapefruit, followed by smoky nuances. The palate is tense and mineral, with vivid acidity and a long, saline finish. An outstanding Verdicchio Riserva.
Technical notes
100% Verdicchio from vines over 50 years old in the San Francesco vineyard (Apiro, 516 m). Fermentation in cement tanks with ~2 weeks of maceration; 12 months aging on fine lees in cement, followed by 24 months in bottle before release.
Location
Apiro (MC), Marche, Italy
Grapes
Verdicchio 100%
What are the best Italian White Wines?
What is the best white wine in Italy? Choosing is a difficult undertaking, which however inevitably is subject to the limits of a subjective opinion, which as such, by definition, is deficient and arbitrary.
We have simply compiled a list of our favorite interpretations according to our evaluations. However, it remains essential to underline that wine is not born to be prestigious, exhibited or flaunted.
But to excite us and be shared in a genuine way with the people we love, binding ourselves to contingent situations and to the unrepeatable and intimate moments of our life.
Therefore, we invite you to visit wineries and get to know the producers who produce wines in their uniqueness, so that you can independently discover and choose the wine that can be counted for you among your personal favorite wines. If you have had the patience to read this far, thank you for your attention, but now is the time to fill the glasses and cut distant hopes, and therefore:
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