I mean, these are the white wines you should buy, serve and drink in the summer.

Why should white wines be served fresh?

In many white wines we can perceive acidity and sapidity, which leave fresh sensations on the palate. Low temperatures enhance these sensations and, consequently, increase the refreshing power of white wines, whereas high temperatures tend to hide these sensations. In short, often white wines want lower service temperatures.

What temperatures are we talking about? 10-12ºC standard, 8ºC for "younger" white wines. To bring your white wine to this temperature we recommend using the appropriate ice bucket, in our opinion the best tool to make wines reach the ideal serving temperature.

After these basic tips, we present you the best white wines for the summer. They are all available on our online wine sales website.

Top 10 white wines for summer

In alphabetical order, these are the top 10 wines to drink in the summer. For each of them, we provide a short description, explaining why it is perfect for the summer, and we suggest the ideal service temperature.

1. Cinque Terre Costa da Posa Cantina Cinque Terre

Cinque Terre Costa da Posa Cantina Cinque Terre is a white wine made from Bosco, Vermentino and Albarola grapes, grown in the traditional vineyards overlooking the sea that characterize the landscape of the Cinque Terre. In particular, it is produced in the area called "Costa da' Posa di Volastra".

Straw yellow with golden reflections, it is fragrant, with hints of wild flowers, enriched by notes of broom and marine sensations. The palate is balanced, with a distinct fresh-sapid-mineral component that encapsulates the typicality of the cultivation area.

Wine Serving Temperature: 10-12°C

2. Karmis Contini

Karmis Contini is a Sardinian white wine, the result of a skilful blend of grapes from two iconic vines: Vernaccia + Vermentino.

Bright straw yellow, it reveals a nice mix of white flowers, citrus and tropical fruits. The palate is distinctly savory, however supported by a good body and excellent structure. It has personality and freshness. It is super with Mediterranean cuisine.

Wine Serving Temperature: 8-10°C

3. Lugana Cascina Ardea Tognazzi

Lugana Cascina Ardea Tognazzi is a white wine produced in the area of Garda Lake from 100% Trebbiano Di Lugana grapes.

Straw yellow with greenish reflections, it has light and delicate aromas, with floral sensations and typical hints of almond. The taste is lively, clean, fresh, savory and pleasant as the breezes from the lake. It has an excellent structure, which gives further strength to the wine. It is great for an aperitif.

Wine Serving Temperature: 8-10°C

4. Passerina Tenuta Ulisse

Passerina Tenuta Ulisse is a rare wine produced by Tenuta Ulisse from 100% Passerina grapes, an autochthonous grape of Abruzzo.

In the past, the Passerina grape was used in blending with other grapes of other varieties for its ability to give a breath of freshness to the wines. Now, pure product can release all its refreshing qualities. It is fresh to the nose, thanks to the pleasant aromas of peach, apricot and grapefruit; it is fresh to the palate thanks to its distinct mineral vein. It is recommended with shellfish and raw fish.

Wine Serving Temperature: 8-10°C

5. Pecorino Vellodoro Umani Ronchi

Pecorino Vellodoro Umani Ronchi is a wine made from 100% Pecorino grapes.

In this wine we find the fresh acidity that characterizes the grape. It is easy to drink, very light and delicate. On the nose, in addition to the classic floral and fruity scents, it has intense mineral notes. To be served fresh with every fish dish.

Wine Serving Temperature: 10-12°C

6. Salina Bianco Colosi

Salina Bianco Colosi is a gem produced on the island of Salina, in the Aeolian Islands, from Catarratto and Inzolia grapes. The nose has fresh aromas: ripe fruit, especially peach, exotic fruit and floral-Mediterranean sensation. The palate is mineral, like the volcanic soils where it is born, and savory, like the sea that surrounds the island. When served fresh, it is a real treat for the senses. It is fantastic with seafood.

Wine Serving Temperature: 10°C

7. Verdeca Cantine Menhir

Verdeca Cantine Menhir wine is an Apulian white wine produced from grapes of the autochthonous Verdeca vine. The bouquet is characteristic and well defined: exotic fruit, citrus and elder flowers. On the palate it has a typical savory vein that can enhance every fish dish. It is spectacular with mussels and clams.

Wine Serving Temperature: 8-10°C

8. Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Tropico Zannotti

Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Tropico Zannotti is one of the bestsellers of our wine shop and one of the most purchased white wines. It has an incredible value for money. The bouquet, as its name suggests, is fruity, tropical and exotic. The palate focuses on a pleasant minerality and the lightness of the sip. It is simple and very pleasant.

Wine Serving Temperature: 12°C

9. Vermentino Ramoino

This is called the "wine of the sea", aka Vermentino. Vermentino Ramoino is the white wine that we recommend for this summer, in particular with seafood, shellfish and grilled seafood. The nose stands out for an intense scent of apple, while the palate is reminiscent of the sea, for extreme freshness, saline and savory sensations. As if it were a product of the sea ...

Wine Serving Temperature: 12°C

10. Viognier Colosi

Viognier Colosi is a white wine made from the homonymous French vine that has found a second "home" in Sicily. Here it is produced by Cantine Colosi, creating a very special label. It is aromatic intense and varied: acacia flowers, lemon, citrus and peach are the sensations we perceive. A great mix, harmonious, balanced and very pleasant, which invites you to sip. The palate is persistent and proposes the same sensations. It is clearly fresh and savory, supported by a firm structure. Excellent with fish carpaccio.

Wine Serving Temperature: 8-10°C

Select the white wines you prefer, buy them online on our wine shop and enjoy the summer!