A Different Shade of White

Tired of Sauvignon Blanc every night in summer? Had it up to here with Pinot Grigio?
Bolgheri Bianco and Bolgheri Vermentino, both from the coast of Tuscany.


Try a different white tonight...

Ansonica Bianca, also widely known as Inzolia, a fruity, minerally white grape mostly used in Tuscany and Sicily.
Try: Donnafugata Anthilia

Arneis, the white grape used in Piedmont, dry with a tough of pear.
Try: Ceretto

Falanghina, from the southern Italian region of Campania, especially well-known in the vineyards around Naples on the Amalfi Coast.

Catarratto-Inzolia from the southern-most province of western Sicilly.
Try: Aquilae

Try: Batzella Mezzodi

Gordello, a stylish spanish white, dry without any bite. From Valdeorras but spreading to eastern Galicia and elswhere. See NY Times article. Best bargain: PJ Wines. 

Viognier, from France, California, South Africa, the world.

Malvasia, a group of wine varietals, mostly used in Italy (Lombardia, Sicily, Lipari, and Sardinia).
Try: Vionosia

Pigato, heavily acidic Italian variety from Liguria; the wines are vinified to pair with a cuisine rich in seafood.