Tasting Highlights: White Wines of Italy

Crisp, fresh Fianos from Campania, Sicilian Chardonnays and more
James Suckling
Posted: February 25, 2008

Finding very good to outstanding whites from southern Italy is not as easy as you might think. Many wines still suffer from overproduction in the vineyards and poor winemaking technique, which means they are often very light-bodied and simple or even slightly oxidized.

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