INSIDER'S PICK: 2022 COLLINE DEL SOLE GRECO DI TUFO $17.99

Hoping to inject a little bit of sunshine into what will likely be a dreary and rainy couple of days in Central Virginia with this Insider's Pick. At least the roundabout is done on Hydraulic Road now so it will be MUCH easier to get to us this week. Greco is one of the noble grapes of Campania as well as much of the southern third of the Italian boot. The grape reaches its undisputed heights of quality in the mountains above Naples with Greco di Tufo, influenced by the cooling climate and volcanic soils. Greco has a natural richness and a somewhat floral note that can come across almost Viognier-like in warmer areas, but the wines of Greco di Tufo carry a pronounced zing and vibrancy that really set them apart. This is a great value introduction to the region, as are all the wines in the Colline del Sole lineup, showing off a nose of peach and white flowers that gets prettier the longer the wine is open, as well as the lime and citrus notes in the background. The mouthfeel is juicy and full for the price point but also drier and more mineral driven than the aromas would let on, bringing a long nervy finish with lots of lime zest and pithy fruit skin. A fun and quenching wine on its own and a great match with all sorts of medium to full bodied Mediterranean seafood or white meat dishes.

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