Visionario 2021

When you want a glass of something fresh, chilled and crowd-pleasing, you can’t beat northern Italy’s intensely aromatic whites. Elegant examples like this exclusive Visionaro (now in a convenient 187ml mini-bottle) from maestro Alessandro Gallici are rarely found for less than $30 a bottle—and rarely outside Italy.

Alessandro’s Visionario is not only based on Luigi Felluga’s legendary Terre Alte (which sells for $60+ a bottle)—but he also sources his grapes from the same hallowed hill. And, he has to be buzzed in through the massive gates by the Felluga Estate team.

Speaking of “buzz,” customers and critics all love Visionario. Master of Wine Julia Harding has called it “totally Italian and Venetian. Juicy, fresh and complex.”

To craft such a lovely “vision” (a playful nod to the famous Super Tuscan red blends), Alessandro marries local and international grapes from Friuli and Venezie: Tocai Friulano gives it body; Sauvignon Blanc imparts green-fruited notes; Chardonnay adds ripe citrus flavors; and late-harvested Gewürztraminer lends delicate perfume and an ever-so-subtle kiss of sweetness. And we think the fresh 2021 release is every bit as elegant as its award-winning predecessors.

Enjoy it as a mouthwatering aperitif, or with fresh seafood dishes like mussels fra diavolo, grilled calamari or herb-roasted branzino.

Race for a taste of this unique, northern Italian white…before it’s gone.