Italian White Wine
Italy is often known for its red wine and yet, this beautiful country is home to some of the most delicious white wines in the world. In fact, white wine makes up half of Italy’s total wine production. Italian white wines are incredibly diverse and very intriguing, read on to learn more.
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Sommelier's Selection
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Cutizzi Greco di Tufo Riserva - Feudi di San Gregorio
Greco di Tufo
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£16.90
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Pieropan, Soave, Classico
Soave
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£18.70
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Ornellaia Poggio alle Gazze dell'Ornellaia
Toscana
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£47.00
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Antinori Cervaro della Sala
Umbria
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£68.00
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Marchesi de’ Frescobaldi Albizzia
Toscana
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£11.00
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La Spinetta Toscana Vermentino
Toscana
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£13.70
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Planeta La Segreta Bianco
Sicilia
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£13.86
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Planeta Alastro
Menfi
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£14.80
The Taste Landscape
Every circle is an Italian white wine appellation, sized by how many wines are available. Hover to explore, tap to see wines.
Grapes Behind Italian White Wine
Chardonnay
Green Apple
Citrusy fruit
Pineapple
Honey
Chardonnay is a white grape with a clear Italian role: Franciacorta DOCG and Alta Langa DOCG include it in metodo classico sparkling wines, while Sicilia DOC gives it a warmer still-wine voice. In ...
Found in: Prosecco, Sicilia, Soave, Alto Adige/Südtirol
Merlot
Plum
Black cherry
Blackberry
Chocolate
Merlot is a red grape with a serious Italian footprint: Bolgheri DOC, Bolgheri Rosso, Cortona DOC, Suvereto DOCG, Rubicone IGT and Montello Rosso DOCG form its Italian map. It moves from supple coa...
Found in: Alto Adige/Südtirol, Matera
Pinot Grigio
Lemon
Lime
Apple
Pear
Pinot grigio [pee-no-gree-jo] is a white grape varietal from Northern Italy. This grape makes a wine with bright acidity and light body, a refreshing combination. Many around the world adore Pinot ...
Found in: Prosecco, Alto Adige/Südtirol
Sangiovese
Violet
Liquorice
Forest berries
Black cherry
Sangiovese (san-jo-vay-zeh) is the undisputed king of red wines in central Italy, virtually present in every area of the country Thanks to its many clones and surprising versatility, Sangiovese ca...
Found in: Matera, Grottino di Roccanova
The Culinary Marriage
The Craft of Italian White
Italian white wines are extremely versatile and flavourful thanks to Italy's diverse terroir and native grape varieties. White wine makes up half of Italy's total wine production, making it quite the adventure to explore.
Today, people all over the world can enjoy the taste of excellent Italian white wines thanks to a leap in technological vinification and ageing processes in recent decades. From the crystalline Soave of Veneto to the full-bodied Fiano di Avellino from Campania, Italian whites offer a stunning range of styles and flavours.
Common Questions
Try Soave from Veneto. It is one of Italy's most iconic white wines, clean and refreshing. It is not too complex, making it very approachable for a novice wine drinker.
Pinot Grigio. This wine is extremely popular all over the globe. It's grown across Northern Italy where the climate and terroir contributes to the wine's lively acidity. Pinot Grigio can be paired with a large variety of dishes, from starters to seafood, which make it a very flexible option.
Italian white wines can reach high price tags, in particular Chardonnay made in Piedmont, which can cost a couple of hundred pounds per bottle. Niche varieties can also come at a high price, such as Colli Orientali del Friuli.
Italian White wine is best served at 8–12°C. Lighter whites like Pinot Grigio are best at 8°C, while fuller-bodied whites like Fiano benefit from slightly warmer temperatures around 10–12°C.
Italian White wine pairs well with seafood, light pasta, salads, and fresh cheeses. Verdicchio is excellent with fish, while Fiano complements richer dishes like lobster.
Explore More Wine Styles
Red
Italy's boldest expression, structured, complex, built for food
Rosé
Summer in a glass, bright, delicate, endlessly drinkable
Sparkling
From Prosecco to Franciacorta, bubbles for every occasion
Sweet
Liquid gold, Italy's dessert wines are among the world's finest
Orange
Ancient craft, modern obsession, skin-contact whites with soul