Dotted with notable native white varieties, central and southern Italy offer a cornucopia of crisp, refreshing, distinctive white wines. They also offer adventurous drinking and are deal for warm weather.
Here is a good start.
Sardinia and Tuscany. Vermentino is a rare variety, grown mostly in Sardinia, Liguria and the western coast of Tuscany, where it produces crisp, medium-bodied wines with citrus, apple and suggestions of sea air.
• 2022 Surrau “Sciala” ($29), special selections from the best vineyards in Sardiana; laced with citrus, almond, tangy saltiness.
• 2022 Argentiera “Eco di Mare”…
