White
Italy is home to a treasure trove of exceptional white wines, each showcasing the country's diverse terroir and winemaking traditions. From the cool Alpine regions of Alto Adige to the sunny coast of Sicily, Italy offers a captivating range of fine white wines that delight the senses and capture the essence of their respective regions.
In the region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia, renowned vineyards like Livio Felluga, Jermann, and Terlato produce exceptional white wines that are highly regarded for their quality and elegance. These wines, crafted from indigenous grape varieties such as Friulano, Pinot Grigio, and Ribolla Gialla, showcase crisp acidity, vibrant fruit flavors, and a unique minerality.
Tuscany, known for its red wines, also produces remarkable white wines. The vineyards of Antinori, Castello Banfi, and Isole e Olena are celebrated for their Tuscan white wines, which offer a delightful alternative to the region's reds. Wines like Vermentino and Vernaccia di San Gimignano exemplify the Tuscan terroir, with their refreshing acidity, citrusy notes, and an underlying richness.
In the Veneto region, Soave and Garganega are the stars of the show. Wineries like Pieropan, Suavia, and Inama craft exceptional white wines that showcase the elegance and aromatic complexity of the Garganega grape. These wines feature flavors of ripe stone fruits, floral nuances, and a vibrant acidity that make them highly versatile and food-friendly.
Moving south to Sicily, vineyards like Planeta and Donnafugata produce captivating white wines that reflect the island's unique terroir. Wines made from native grape varieties such as Grillo and Carricante exhibit a lively acidity, tropical fruit aromas, and a distinct mineral character that sets them apart.
From north to south, Italy's fine white wines offer an incredible range of flavors, styles, and terroir expressions. Whether you're sipping a crisp Friulano, a complex Tuscan white, an aromatic Venetian white, or an elegant Sicilian white, Italian white wines transport you to the sun-soaked vineyards and capture the essence of Italy's winemaking heritage.
White
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Sicily | 1 | 97 (DC) |
Inc. GST
SG$4,141.35 |
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Decanter (97)This definitive wine of pure Carricante is given extensive contact on the lees, without wood, taking its structure from the grapes and terroir. Pale with golden highlights, it offers iodised notes on the expressive nose and an almost shy (still very young) palate that builds slowly in the mouth to a finale of energy and length. |
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Abruzzo | 2 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$1,624.58 |
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Discover the sublime elegance of Emidio Pepe Trebbiano d'Abruzzo 2016, an Italian treasure hailing from the esteemed Appellation of Abruzzo. Cultivated by the renowned winemaker, Emidio Pepe, this vintage embodies over 50 years of mastery, passion, and tradition. Harvested by hand, this 100% Trebbiano variety is carefully preserved through Pepe's quintessential adherence to biodynamic practices and spontaneous fermentation. Distinctive in flavor, it elegantly combines floral notes with accents of honey, spices and almonds, unfolding in a balanced symphony upon the palate. What sets this artisan wine apart is its meticulous winemaking process. After de-stemming, the grapes are hand-pressed using a 19th-century tufa press and aged in glass-lined concrete tanks. This affords it an aging potential par excellence. Emidio Pepe Trebbiano d'Abruzzo 2016; a refined embodiment of a true Italian classic, indelibly leaving a mark on the annals of viticulture. |
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Marche | 2 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$301.71 |
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The Fattoria San Lorenzo Campo delle Oche Integrale 2016 is a splendid example of exquisite Italian winemaking. Produced by the third-generation vintner, Natalino Crognaletti, in Ancona, Marche, this fine vermentino holds a unique personality. The wine benefits from organic and biodynamic vineyards rooted in limestone and clay soils, eliciting a full spectrum of depth and flavour. The Integrale indicates the whole cluster, skin contact approach utilised in making this wine, yielding robust and vital hues in each bottle. Echoing its complex crafting process, the Fattoria San Lorenzo Campo delle Oche Integrale 2016 showcases aroma profiles ardently entwined with orchard fruit, citrus and herbal notes, closely followed by a mineral backbone. This range of bouquet is reflected vibrantly in the palate with a good grip and a long evolving depth. A wine of finesse and elegance, it is the embodiment of Italian winemaking tradition expertly combined with sustainable practices. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 92 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$1,355.37 |
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Vinous (92)Gaja's 2016 Alteni di Brassica is terrific. White pear, slate, crushed rocks, mint and white flowers are beautifully delineated in the glass, with bright saline notes that extend the mid-palate and finish effortlessly. This is one of the finer recent vintages of Alteni I can remember tasting. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 90+ (WA) |
Inc. GST
SG$926.98 |
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Wine Advocate (90+)Crisp and luminous, the 2016 Langhe Rossj-Bass is Chardonnay enhanced with a tiny part Sauvignon Blanc. This second grape only constitutes 5% of the blend, yet its presence is felt in a big way. The wine presents pristine and sharply delineated tones of exotic fruit, peach and white rose. Fruit is sourced in Barbaresco and in Serralunga d'Alba. This wine delivers a bright spot of acidity that was shaped by the steep diurnal temperature shifts that characterized the tail end of the growing season. Much work has been achieved in the vineyards to optimize farming and to ensure that ripening does not advance too quickly or with too much alcohol. This wine will be released at the end of July 2017 and I tasted it just before bottling. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 99 (JS) |
Inc. GST
SG$1,936.64 |
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James Suckling (99)This is a fantastic white. The greatest Ornellaia white so far. Very complex and dense yet, at the same time, energetic and vivid. This shows so much richness and density with a pretty, phenolic texture that keeps you entranced. Full-bodied with lots of honeysuckle, green-melon and cooked-apple character. Very long and flavorful. Dynamic and great wine. Drinkable now, but better in 2021. |
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Sicily | 10 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$488.76 |
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Veneto | 1 | 88 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$614.80 |
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Vinous (88)Bight pale straw. Almost pungent herbal nuances to the aromas of citrus fruit and apple. Then herbal and tactile with good weight to the orchard fruit and botanical herb flavors but comes across as a little simple, even a touch bitter at the back. |
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Abruzzo | 1 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$2,816.56 |
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A delight for connoisseurs, Valentini Trebbiano d'Abruzzo 2016 hails from the esteemed Valentini winery in Italy's Abruzzo region. As one of Italy's most splendid whites, this wine seals the legacy of master vigneron, Edoardo Valentini, with restrained grace and discernible grandeur. Crafted from the local Trebbiano Abruzzese grape, meticulous traditional methods were employed in its creation. In Valentini's practice, only the most pristine bunches are selected, with subsequent rigorous sorting to permit only superior fruit. Following a gentle pressing, fermentation ensues in large old barrels, accentuating the wine’s intricate and enduring flavours. Characteristic brilliance in straw-yellow hues transports one instantly to sun-soaked Italian hillsides. It releases a bouquet of pear, white spring flowers and handful of toasted nuts. On the palate, it unrolls with perfect harmony, offering a remarkable complexity of mature fruit, with a mineral underpinning and a lasting finish. Savour the iconic Valentini Trebbiano d'Abruzzo 2016 and step into a tasteful legacy of Italian wine mastery. |
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Sicily | 1 | 97 (DC) |
In Bond
SG$3,740.00 |
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Decanter (97)This definitive wine of pure Carricante is given extensive contact on the lees, without wood, taking its structure from the grapes and terroir. Pale with golden highlights, it offers iodised notes on the expressive nose and an almost shy (still very young) palate that builds slowly in the mouth to a finale of energy and length. |
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Abruzzo | 2 | - |
In Bond
SG$1,435.00 |
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Discover the sublime elegance of Emidio Pepe Trebbiano d'Abruzzo 2016, an Italian treasure hailing from the esteemed Appellation of Abruzzo. Cultivated by the renowned winemaker, Emidio Pepe, this vintage embodies over 50 years of mastery, passion, and tradition. Harvested by hand, this 100% Trebbiano variety is carefully preserved through Pepe's quintessential adherence to biodynamic practices and spontaneous fermentation. Distinctive in flavor, it elegantly combines floral notes with accents of honey, spices and almonds, unfolding in a balanced symphony upon the palate. What sets this artisan wine apart is its meticulous winemaking process. After de-stemming, the grapes are hand-pressed using a 19th-century tufa press and aged in glass-lined concrete tanks. This affords it an aging potential par excellence. Emidio Pepe Trebbiano d'Abruzzo 2016; a refined embodiment of a true Italian classic, indelibly leaving a mark on the annals of viticulture. |
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Marche | 2 | - |
In Bond
SG$257.00 |
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The Fattoria San Lorenzo Campo delle Oche Integrale 2016 is a splendid example of exquisite Italian winemaking. Produced by the third-generation vintner, Natalino Crognaletti, in Ancona, Marche, this fine vermentino holds a unique personality. The wine benefits from organic and biodynamic vineyards rooted in limestone and clay soils, eliciting a full spectrum of depth and flavour. The Integrale indicates the whole cluster, skin contact approach utilised in making this wine, yielding robust and vital hues in each bottle. Echoing its complex crafting process, the Fattoria San Lorenzo Campo delle Oche Integrale 2016 showcases aroma profiles ardently entwined with orchard fruit, citrus and herbal notes, closely followed by a mineral backbone. This range of bouquet is reflected vibrantly in the palate with a good grip and a long evolving depth. A wine of finesse and elegance, it is the embodiment of Italian winemaking tradition expertly combined with sustainable practices. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 92 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$1,190.00 |
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Vinous (92)Gaja's 2016 Alteni di Brassica is terrific. White pear, slate, crushed rocks, mint and white flowers are beautifully delineated in the glass, with bright saline notes that extend the mid-palate and finish effortlessly. This is one of the finer recent vintages of Alteni I can remember tasting. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 90+ (WA) |
In Bond
SG$795.00 |
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Wine Advocate (90+)Crisp and luminous, the 2016 Langhe Rossj-Bass is Chardonnay enhanced with a tiny part Sauvignon Blanc. This second grape only constitutes 5% of the blend, yet its presence is felt in a big way. The wine presents pristine and sharply delineated tones of exotic fruit, peach and white rose. Fruit is sourced in Barbaresco and in Serralunga d'Alba. This wine delivers a bright spot of acidity that was shaped by the steep diurnal temperature shifts that characterized the tail end of the growing season. Much work has been achieved in the vineyards to optimize farming and to ensure that ripening does not advance too quickly or with too much alcohol. This wine will be released at the end of July 2017 and I tasted it just before bottling. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 99 (JS) |
In Bond
SG$1,750.00 |
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James Suckling (99)This is a fantastic white. The greatest Ornellaia white so far. Very complex and dense yet, at the same time, energetic and vivid. This shows so much richness and density with a pretty, phenolic texture that keeps you entranced. Full-bodied with lots of honeysuckle, green-melon and cooked-apple character. Very long and flavorful. Dynamic and great wine. Drinkable now, but better in 2021. |
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Sicily | 10 | - |
In Bond
SG$389.00 |
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Veneto | 1 | 88 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$469.00 |
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Vinous (88)Bight pale straw. Almost pungent herbal nuances to the aromas of citrus fruit and apple. Then herbal and tactile with good weight to the orchard fruit and botanical herb flavors but comes across as a little simple, even a touch bitter at the back. |
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Abruzzo | 1 | - |
In Bond
SG$2,485.00 |
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A delight for connoisseurs, Valentini Trebbiano d'Abruzzo 2016 hails from the esteemed Valentini winery in Italy's Abruzzo region. As one of Italy's most splendid whites, this wine seals the legacy of master vigneron, Edoardo Valentini, with restrained grace and discernible grandeur. Crafted from the local Trebbiano Abruzzese grape, meticulous traditional methods were employed in its creation. In Valentini's practice, only the most pristine bunches are selected, with subsequent rigorous sorting to permit only superior fruit. Following a gentle pressing, fermentation ensues in large old barrels, accentuating the wine’s intricate and enduring flavours. Characteristic brilliance in straw-yellow hues transports one instantly to sun-soaked Italian hillsides. It releases a bouquet of pear, white spring flowers and handful of toasted nuts. On the palate, it unrolls with perfect harmony, offering a remarkable complexity of mature fruit, with a mineral underpinning and a lasting finish. Savour the iconic Valentini Trebbiano d'Abruzzo 2016 and step into a tasteful legacy of Italian wine mastery. |
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