Riva De La Rosa Sauvignon Blanc 2023

$22.00

Sauvignon Blanc from Friuli, northeast Italy's white-wine country, where the grape gets more restraint than New Zealand gives it and more perfume than most regions manage. Riva de la Rosa keeps it nimble at 12.5% alcohol — aromatic, mineral, built for the table rather than the cocktail hour. Italy doesn't shout about its Sauvignon Blanc, which is exactly what keeps prices like this possible. Worth the detour.

White melon, passion fruit and tropical notes framed by orange blossom and sage, then mouth-watering acidity running into a mineral finish.

Antipasti, goat cheese, even asparagus, which defeats most wines.