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Touring through the best Italian wines
Dreaming of an Italian vacation? You
can experience the country’s ancient,
romantic regions without even leaving
home. Th e wines of Italy embody the
heart and soul of the regions in which
they’re grown.
Letting the vineyards be your guide, travel
from the Tuscan coast to the Adriatic’s
sandy beaches, to the black, rich slopes of
an active volcano. Marvel at Sicily’s crystal
blue waters and Campania’s storied
past. You can even learn about some dedicated
winemakers along the way.
Invite your friends for a wine tasting,
open up these Italian whites, and
enjoy their not-commonly-known varieties
accompanied by light, Italian fare.
Ca’Marcanda Vistamare: Th e playful
name of this wine, which means “sea
view,” was inspired by the Tyrrhenian
sea breeze, the sun and the cheerful,
lighthearted outlook of the Tuscan coast.
Coastal innkeepers would use “vistamare”
to entice hotel guests, even if their rooms
only off ered a limited Mediterranean
view. Th e vineyards used for Vistamare
enjoy a panoramic view, and their grapes
are gently touched by the salt air and brilliant
colors of the Tuscan sea.
Terlato Vineyards Colli Orientali del
Friuli Friulano: Travel to Northern Italy’s
Friuli region, where mountains overlook
the Adriatic Sea, its coastline dotted
with lagoons. Friulano is the predominant
wine here because of the ideal growing
conditions. Th is Friulano comes from
very old vines on estate vineyards at 1,050
feet above sea level, with cool nights and
warm days, ideal for producing wines
with excellent acidity and elegance.
Anselmi San Vincenzo: Grown in the
Monteforte area within the Veneto region,
San Vincenzo vines are planted on 110
acres of volcanic tuff and limestone.
Veneto is encircled by Lake Garda, the
Dolomite Mountains and the Adriatic Sea.
Imagine fl oating down the Grand Canal in
Venice before fi nding a cafe where you can
sip this delicious wine of the region.
Alta Mora Etna Bianco: Travel
south to Sicily, the largest island in the
Mediterranean Sea, where these grapes
are grown and harvested on the slopes
of the active volcano, Mount Etna. Th e
soil is black, fertile and dynamic, and the
name Alta Mora translates to “tall, black,”
representing the great heights of the vineyards
on the mountain and the dark,
black volcanic soil. Th is wine is a slight
nod to Sauvignon Blanc in style.
Feudi di San Gregorio Falanghina: Th is
vineyard is in Sorbo Serpico, a tiny village
in Campania’s Irpinia region, near Mount
Vesuvius. Th e area, with its numerous
castles and fortresses, has ancient roots,
and has been a transit land between the
Tyrrhenian and Adriatic seas. Named
aft er the method of vine cultivation in
Sannio at the end of the Roman Era called
Falangs (“poles”), this Falanghina is ideal
as an aperitif. It can also accompany
appetizers, plates of simple fi sh and vegetables
as well as fresh cheeses.
Let these wines bring the beauty of Italy
to your table.
Courtesy BPT