An aromatic white, with jasmine, vanilla and ground cardamom notes accenting the green melon and kiwifruit flavors. Bright and well-knit, showing a stony underpinning. Loses some momentum toward the finish. Ripoli, Fenile and Ginestra. Drink now through 2017. 1,400 cases made, 100 cases imported.??–AN??Region: Italy / South / Costa d'Amalfi Select to Add

Marisa Cuomo’s 2009 Fiorduva is stunningly beautiful. In this vintage the Fiorduva shows remarkable richness and polish for a wine from the Amalfi coast. Juicy apricots, peaches, flowers, passion fruit and lime are some of the many notes that flesh out on the round, opulent finish. The Fiorduva is a rare coastal white that has tropical fruit inflections, but at the same time, there is more than enough acidity to balance things out. This is a drop-dead gorgeous wine from Cuomo. The Fiorduva is 40% Ripoli, 30% Fenile and 30% Ginestra. If you haven’t heard about these indigenous white varieties before, don’t worry about it, neither have most people! Anticipated maturity: 2013-2016. Marisa Cuomo is another Campanian producer making drop-dead gorgeous wines. This small estate is located on the Amalfi Coast, which lends its inimitable ocean influence to the wines. Importer: Panebianco LLC, New York, NY; tel. (212) 685-7560

Marisa Cuomo’s 2007 Costa d’Amalfi Fiorduva is one of the truly distinctive whites of Campania. The wine is a blend of Ripoli, Fenile and Ginestra, all indigenous varieties planted on the rocky terrains of the terraced vineyards in the Amalfi Coast, home to some of Italy’s most picturesque vistas. This mid-weight offering reveals the essence of jasmine, orange blossoms, ripe apricots and subtle toasted oak in a layered, beautiful, expression of notable elegance. I would prefer to enjoy this gorgeous white in its exuberant youth. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2011. Importer: Panebianco LLC, New York, NY; tel. (212) 685-7560