Panel tasting results: Italy’s indigenous whites

A notoriously capricious variety, low-yielding and slow to ripen, Timorasso was close to extinction until the late 1980s, when the visionary Walter Massa rode to...

A family winery with a history that dates back to the late 19th century, Pieropan is synonymous with top-end Soave Classico and owns vineyards on...

With its brooding backdrop of Europe’s most active volcano, it’s little wonder that Etna is a source of energy and excitement for the wine world....

Discreet candlewax, sea breeze and orange oil, followed by golden apple, ripe citrus and lemon curd. Subtle oak adds breadth. Creamy texture and a long,...

Concentrated, youthful. White blossom, garrigue and orange oil aromas. Quince and mango skin. Generous palate framed by oak spice. Citrus acidity. Allow time for the...

White peach, greengage and floral perfume. Pineapple, mango and yellow grapefruit fill a richly textured palate. Generous fruit. Long finish, with honey, mountain herbs and...

Orange blossom, sweet almond, vanilla. Sumptuous apricot, nectarine and lemon tart palate. Creamy, mouthcoating. Gently honeyed finish. Decant to reveal its generous layers.

Elderflower, peach and a hint of sage. Plush and seamless. Poached pear and honey richness; pithy lemon provides lift. Full-bodied, creamy, with lovely fruit intensity.

Peach skin, pink grapefruit and lime marmalade mingle with iodine and kerosene. Rich, silky fruit, wiry acidity and an iron-like edge. Bone-dry finish scented with...

Lemon zest, white pepper, bay leaf, followed by apple, green peach and pear. Fruity, pithy, fleshy palate, with sage and fennel adding interest. Firm acidity...

Opens generously. Rich, with candied peel, apricot, shortbread. Golden apple and lemon curd fill the broad, creamy palate,. A dry, acacia honey finish carries a...

Honey, quince and candied lemon peel mingle with mango and guava. Smooth, mouthcoating, with wiry acidity. A long, dry finish with gentle grip. Youthful concentration...

Lemon verbena and peach skin mingle with Golden Delicious apple, bay leaf and a hint of peanut. Substantial fruit, creamy palate and white grapefruit freshness.

Floral aromas mingle with white grapefruit, mountain herb and subtle oak spice. Apple and lemon tart flavours have good weight, lifted by citrus. A firm,...

White blossom, lemon zest, gingerbread. Broad, creamy palate. Poached pear, yellow plum mingle, ripe citrus, fennel. Pithy acidity lifts the generous fruit. Sweet spice lingers.

Flint, sea breeze and orange oil set a distinctly mineral tone. A waxy palate carries lemon, tangerine and mango skin, with driving acidity and a...

Wild herbs beneath fresh lemon and yuzu. Honeyed citrus, pear and yellow apple lend depth to the textured palate. Persistent acidity and a chewy finish...

Lemon verbena, lime leaf and white blossom. Juicy green pear and citrus follow. Blanched almond, a lively, tangy palate. Grapefruit and a gentle bitter edge...

Citrus blossom, honey and wax reveal attractive maturity. Delicate peach, pineapple and candied lemon peel follow, held by lively acidity. Bone-dry, fresh and persistent.

Peach, orange rind, mango; a gently herbal edge. Ripe fruit fills the smooth, silky palate, with mineral notes beneath. Pithy citrus lends freshness and definition...

Flinty and coastal, scented with Sicilian lemon, samphire and garrigue. Firm, mineral palate, with candied peel. Pithy grapefruit and a saline streak on the long,...

Hazy amber hue. Oregano, hazelnut and tamarind. Quince paste, bruised apple and orange bitters fill a rich, leesy palate. Fresh, with a biscuity finish. An...