Part of a new and exciting wave of fresh, crisp and tonic white wines from Puglia in southern Italy, this luminous Sauvignon Blanc would make a perfect companion to appetizers or fried seafood. The warm Italian climate comes through only slightly in the wine’s thicker mouthfeel.——M.L.(7/1/2011)—— 87

Curry leaf, turmeric and milled white pepper appear first on the nose here and make this Sauvignon from southern Italy a natural companion to coconut Thai green curry with fresh basil and chopped eggplant. The wine is crisp, tonic, tight and slightly sweet on the finish. ——M.L.(12/1/2009)—— 85