Italian Trade Commission - Master Class 2016
By Fire & Sea - A Tasting of Wines From Italy
I began the tasting with a diverse assortment of rich red wines from the Puglia, Calabria and Sicilian regions of Italy. Although I could go on for days about the reds, the new flavors and perfume like aromas I discovered by trying grapes grown in rare climates like at the base of volcanoes. I feel like everyone knows Italy produces amazing red wine. So this time I think it far more interesting to tell you about how surprised I was about the unbelievable quality of their white wine production.
On a day to day basis it is easy to say that I prefer to drink white wine. The rich concentrated color of these red wines sure was beautiful, just not on my teeth or my clothes, so for vanities sake, for me anyways, usually white is right. In past, I have always preferred the flavors of whites from Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. Unbeknownst to me the light, fruity and fresh flavors I crave could be further magnified with the calcium rich, chalky, clay soil used to grow these Italian Bad Boys.
So next time you head out to the liquor store, pick yourself up a bottle of Italian white wine and start your own winecation. Here are some Italian whites that I would recommend as a perfect stand alone drink or to go with chicken or seafood:
$21 - Vermenti - Bolgheri DOC - 2015 - Very fresh and light with tons of bright citrus aroma. Balanced acidity with fruity flavor and good length.
$27 - Alois Lageder - Pinot Bianco 2015 - Brightly colored, light, fruity, palate awakening.
$31 - Colli di Lapio - Fiano di Avellino DOCG - 2014 - Ripe summer fruit and floral aroma, rich full body with excellent length, soft fresh flavor.
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