Guide to Wine Podcast: Episode 99

5 Lesser Known Italian White Wines
You Must Try

Air Date: Wednesday, April 9th, 2025

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Italy tends to be far more known for their red wines, and if I'm being totally honest with you, I used to not think very highly of the Italian white wines. 

Admittedly, there are a lot of mass produced boring white wines made in Italy that are shipped to the USA. But on the flip side, there are some really incredible Italian white wines that are so good and do not break the bank. 

Today, we're going to talk about five lesser known white wines from Italy! From the fresh, lemony essence of Soave, sourced from Italy's Veneto region, to the mineral-rich crispness of Greco di Tufo, each wine offers a unique perspective on Italy’s white wine potential. Noteworthy mentions like Fiano and Etna Bianco further illustrate the diverse palate of Italian white wines, which can range from citrus-forward to more earthy or nutty profiles.

So, if you are ready to try some of Italy’s white wines that are full of incredible value and taste, then today’s episode is for you!

Resources:
A Guide to Piedmont Wines - https://www.corkandfizz.com/blog/guide-to-wine-podcast-episode-95

Episode Highlights:

• Geographical location of Soave
• Tasting notes of the Gargenaga grape
• Verdicchio tasting notes
• Etna Bianco geographical location
• Carricante grape tasting notes
• Fiano as an alternative to a low acidic wine and tasting notes
• Greco di Tufo tasting notes
• Friulano tasting notes
• Ribolla Gialla tasting notes
• Malvasia tasting notes
• Pecorino (the wine, not cheese!) tasting notes
  
  

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