Vesuvium Greco di Tufo 2019

Greco di Tufo is one of Italy’s standout whites. Named after Europe’s most famous volcano (Mount Vesuvius), Vesuvium is a fantastic wine from a small family-owned property. A recent vintage was praised by International Wine Challenge judges for its “lovely fleshy ripe lime and honeysuckle notes,” while top critics The Wine Gang said: “What a delightful wine this lemon, lime and sherbet little number is … an almost Riesling like purity and limey precision pushes through to a long finish. Taut, classy stuff.” And your fresh 2019 is every bit as impressive.

The Greco grape produces deliciously fresh wines with citrus and orchard fruit flavors, plus floral and mineral notes. For the best, look for Greco di Tufo DOCG (DOCG is Italy’s most stringent quality standard). Its delicate aromas can often be reminiscent of Viognier (the grape of the Rhône’s famed Condrieu), and has a unique zesty streak that makes it intensely refreshing.

Vesuvium is crafted from grapes grown at altitudes of around 1,600 ft in the Irpinian hills of Campania (near Naples), where cooling sea breezes help to lock in freshness. The volcanic soils are nutrient-starved, which makes for low yields, adding further complexity to the wine.

With hints of apricot, pear, almonds, and lemon, this is a white to savor on its own or with Mediterranean cuisine, especially vegetarian and seafood dishes. Also an ideal partner for young goat cheese.

This classy, refreshing Italian rarity is a steal at today’s price – order now.