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 from maestro Alessandro Gallici are rarely found for less than $30 a bottle—and rarely outside Italy.

Visionario is inspired by Luigi Felluga’s legendary Terre Alte (which sells for $60+ a bottle)—and is very popular among our customers and the critics. Master of Wine Julia Harding has called it “totally Italian and Venetian. Juicy, fresh and complex,” and here’s its secret...

Alessandro’s “visionary” blend has a 93-point score from critic Luca Maroni and a gold medal from leading wine guide Gilbert & Gaillard. It marries local and international grapes from the Friuli and Venezie regions. The Tocai Friulano gives it body; Sauvignon Blanc imparts citrus notes; Chardonnay adds ripe stone-fruit and apple flavors; and late-harvested Gewu?rztraminer lends delicate perfume and elderflower notes to its juicy, rounded finish.

Alessandro tells us, “I crafted this blend to showcase the beguiling quality of northeastern Italy's white wines. I wanted to make a wine that was particularly aromatic and richly flavored, selecting different parcels of grapes with classic varietal expression, which together exemplify the elegant and refreshing style for which this region is famous.”

Enjoy it as a mouthwatering aperitivo, alongside grilled chicken 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…you'll be glad you did.