ITALIAN WHITE WINES TO KNOW FOR SUMMER

With the arrival of warm weather, it's time to turn to refreshing Italian white wines to accompany our summer meals. Italy is full of little-known wine treasures that it is time to discover. Let's explore together the best grape varieties and appellations to know to fully enjoy summer flavors.

The essential Italian grape varieties

Pinot Grigio

Pinot Grigio is undoubtedly one of the best known and appreciated Italian white wines in the world. Originally from northeastern Italy, this grape variety produces dry, light and fruity wines, perfect for summer. Its notes of citrus, green apple and white flowers make it an ideal companion for salads, seafood and vegetarian dishes. The best Pinot Grigio come from the regions of Veneto, Friuli-Venezia Giulia and Trentino-Alto Adige.

The Vermentino

Vermentino is a white grape variety very common in central and southern Italy. It gives rise to dry, mineral and slightly iodized wines, with aromas of citrus fruits, aromatic herbs and white flowers. Ideal to accompany fish, seafood and Mediterranean dishes, Vermentino is available in several appellations such as Liguria, Sardinia and Tuscany.

The Gavi

Originally from Piedmont, Gavi is a dry, fresh and elegant white wine, produced from the Cortese grape variety. Its notes of citrus, white flowers and white-fleshed fruits make it a versatile wine, perfect as an aperitif or to accompany fish dishes, salads and pasta dishes. The best Gavi come from the region of the same name, in southeastern Piedmont.

El Greco di Tufo

Greco di Tufo is a white wine produced in the Campania region of southern Italy. Made from the Greco grape variety, it is characterized by its freshness, its minerality and its aromas of citrus fruits, white flowers and white-fleshed fruits. Perfect to accompany seafood, fish dishes and fresh cheeses, Greco di Tufo is a unique wine to discover.

Appellations to know

Friuli-Venezia Giulia

The Friuli Venezia Giulia region, located in northeastern Italy, is renowned for its fresh, mineral white wines. There are notably excellent Pinot Grigio, Friulano and Ribolla Gialla, which go wonderfully with the culinary specialties of the region, such as Adriatic fish and cold meats.

Veneto

Veneto, in northeastern Italy, is a must-see wine region, known for its elegant and aromatic white wines. In addition to the famous Pinot Grigio, there are appellations such as Soave, Lugana and Bianco di Custoza, which seduce with their freshness and minerality.

Sicily

Sicily, in southern Italy, also produces excellent white wines, particularly from grape varieties like Grillo, Catarratto and Insula. These wines, with notes of citrus, white flowers and exotic fruits, are perfect to accompany Sicilian specialties, such as seafood pasta or Mediterranean salads.

Sardinia

Sardinia, an island located in the south of Italy, is known for its fresh and mineral white wines, made from grape varieties such as Vermentino and Nuragus. These wines, with aromas of citrus fruits, aromatic herbs and white flowers, go wonderfully with fish, seafood and Sardinian cuisine.

Conclusion

With their freshness, minerality and fruity and floral aromas, Italian white wines are ideal companions for summer meals. Whether you opt for a Pinot Grigio, a Vermentino or a Greco di Tufo, you will be seduced by the richness and diversity of the white wines of La Botte. Don’t hesitate to explore these wine treasures to enhance your moments of summer conviviality.