Italian white wines may not always use the same grapes as California
and French white wines do, but that doesn‚t mean that you should be
intimidated by them.
Italian whites are food friendly, and you‚re going to find them at
just about every price range,‰ says Peter Forbes, the wine director for
Centennial Liquor Stores. „There are a lot of high end wines, but there are
still a lot of values at the lower end.‰
Italian whites are fine summer sipping, usually lighter and less
overwhelming than their California and French counterparts. Serve them well
childded.
Consider, for example:
Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio 1997 ($18). Pinot grigio is a very
popular Italian grape, and makes a crisp and citrusy wine similar to a
California sauvignon blanc. Goes with light pasta and chicken.
Luna de Luna 1997 ($10). This is pinot grigio-chardonnay blend is
ideal with salads and grilled seafood.
Fazi Battaglia Verdicchio 1997 ($7). A fruity wine that goes well
with pork, pasta and light seafood.
Santa Margherita 1997
Fazi Battaglia Verdicchio dei Castellidi Jesi (1996)
Luna di Luna (1998)