Though the reds are arguably more famous – the revered Barolos, the bold Super Tuscans, the classic Chiantis – the white wines of Italy are quickly on the rise. Often refreshing with notes of sun-ripened citrus and wild herbs, they are the orderable crowd-pleasers on any wine list.

Who doesn’t like a Gavi? Everyone likes a Gavi! The bright, crisp Vermentino, the more generous Grillo and of course the ever present, inoffensively bland Pinot Grigio (admittedly the only wine I am yet to see the point of). The sparkling wines have been sidelined by that attention-hog, the ubiquitous, endlessly popular Prosecco but next time take a punt on the traditional method Trentodocs and Franciacortas. There are fewer of them around and they may be a tad more expensive, but they are worth it.

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