Let's embark on a journey to discover the best Italian and international white wines:
In South Tyrol, Gewürztraminer impresses with its aromas of lychee, rosehip and sweet spices, ideal with Asian dishes or blue cheeses. Müller-Thurgau offers freshness and floral notes of elderflower, perfect as an aperitif or with light appetisers.
In Friuli Venezia Giulia, Ribolla Gialla has citrus flavours and lively acidity, excellent with raw fish and shellfish. Friulano, with its notes of bitter almond, thyme and white flowers, pairs well with fresh cheeses and typical cured meats.
Soave Classico from Veneto enchants with hints of white peach, acacia flowers and almonds, thanks to the Garganega grape grown on volcanic soils. An elegant wine that goes well with risottos and fish dishes.
In the Marche region, Verdicchio stands out for its complexity and longevity, with notes of green apple, bitter almond and mineral hints, excellent with shellfish and fish soups.
In Abruzzo, Pecorino surprises with its structure and sapidity, with aromas of tropical fruit, acacia flowers and a pleasant balsamic note, ideal with pasta dishes and white meats.
Campania offers Fiano di Avellino, with aromas of toasted hazelnuts, honey and dried fruit, and Greco di Tufo, mineral and citrusy with hints of peach and almond, both perfect with fish and vegetable dishes.
In Sicily, Etna Bianco, made from Carricante grapes grown on lava soils, captivates with its minerality, citrus notes, aromatic herbs and a distinct sapidity, excellent with shellfish and semi-mature cheeses. Finally, we arrive in Sardinia, where Vermentino releases aromas of the sea and Mediterranean scrub.
In France, Chablis from Burgundy expresses pure Chardonnay, with notes of citrus, green apple and flint, accompanying oysters and seafood. In the Loire, Sancerre offers an elegant Sauvignon Blanc, with hints of tomato leaf, elderflower and mineral nuances, ideal with goat's cheese and asparagus.
