Half-bodied

REGION: Lazio, Cori

GRAPE VARIETY: Bellone (organic)

CHARACTERISTICS: Fresh and savoury, with citrus notes and a balanced finish; it expresses the volcanic character of the area.

CURIOSITY: Marco Carpineti is one of Lazio’s leading wineries, a pioneer of organic viticulture and a guardian of native grape varieties.

REGION: Abruzzo, Teramo Hills
GRAPE VARIETY: Pecorino

CHARACTERISTICS: Fresh and mineral, with notes of citrus and white flowers; elegant and delicate.

REGION: Trentino-Alto Adige

GRAPE VARIETY: Sauvignon Blanc

CHARACTERISTICS: Aromatic and fresh, with typical herbaceous and citrus notes; savoury and persistent.
INTERESTING FACT: In South Tyrol, Sauvignon Blanc finds ideal conditions, with temperature variations and mineral soils that enhance its fragrance.

REGION: Campania, Tufo

GRAPE VARIETY: Greco di Tufo

CHARACTERISTICS: Dry and mineral, with notes of citrus, white peach and almond; great elegance, structure and longevity.

HISTORICAL NOTES: “Vigna Cicogna” is considered the flagship label of the denomination, internationally awarded for its finesse. The limestone and clay soils of Tufo give the wine aromatic complexity and ageing potential, making it one of the great white wines of Southern Italy.

REGION: Friuli Venezia Giulia, Colli Orientali

GRAPE VARIETY: Ribolla Gialla

CHARACTERISTICS: Dry and fresh, with hints of green apple, white flowers and a delicate minerality.

REGION: Trentino-Alto Adige

GRAPE VARIETY: Pinot Grigio

CHARACTERISTICS: Dry and fruity, with notes of pear and candied fruit; persistent and well balanced.

REGION: Sicily, Etna

GRAPE VARIETIES: Carricante, Catarratto

CHARACTERISTICS: Savoury and fresh, with mineral, citrus and floral notes; elegant and pleasant.
CURIOSITY: Murgo is a historic winery on Mount Etna that has contributed to the revival of Etna wine, now among the most highly regarded in Italy.

REGION: Friuli Venezia Giulia, Collio

GRAPE VARIETIES: Ribolla Gialla, Friulano, Riesling

CHARACTERISTICS: Dry and fresh, with notes of citrus, green apple, peach and white flowers; rich, persistent structure.

HISTORICAL NOTES: “Vinnae”, created in 1983, celebrates the five generations of the Jermann family. The addition of Friulano and Riesling gives it complexity and ageing potential, making it a cult white wine and one of the longest-lived in Friuli.

REGION: Sicily, Etna

GRAPE VARIETY: Carricante.

CHARACTERISTICS: Dry and mineral, with fresh notes of citrus, green apple and white flowers; elegant and complex.

HISTORICAL NOTES: The Benanti family was a pioneer in reviving Etna wines, now considered among Italy’s finest. The volcanic soils, rich in minerals, and the unique microclimate give Carricante an unmistakable character and great longevity.

REGION: Sardinia, Gallura

GRAPE VARIETY: Vermentino.

CHARACTERISTICS: Dry and fresh, with aromas of peach, citrus fruits and white flowers; fine and balanced structure.

HISTORICAL NOTES: Gallura is the only area of Sardinia to boast DOCG status for Vermentino, recognised for its winemaking excellence.