The hamlet of Furore hangs off Italy’s Amalfi Coast, the air scented with lemon, sea and salt. And in that rocky place is the small Marisa Cuomo winery, with cellars built into the limestone. Whenever I open a bottle of her Furore Bianco, a blend of Falanghina and Biancolella grapes, I’m reminded of that magical landscape. The 2013 Furore Bianco carries that scent of lemon leaves and jasmine. And with its beautiful minerality and considered coolness, this southern Italian white is a standout. A great value too.
Take a sip and you want to be there on the beach, enjoying a bottle with grilled langoustine or fish. It’s a natural with chilled seafood platters, steamed mussels and clams. It pairs well with sushi and sashimi too.
Region: Campania
Price: $23 to $26
Style: Lean and expressive
What it goes with: Grilled fish or shrimp, chilled shellfish, steamed clams, sushi and sashimi
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