Italian Whites Masterclass: A burgeoning category of fine wine

“Italy’s white wines are no longer the quiet counterparts to its reds—they now rank among the most exciting and expressive wines in Europe.” – Decanter

Italian white wine has entered a golden era. Once overshadowed by the country’s famous reds, Italy’s bianchi have surged forward, revealing extraordinary diversity, precision and age-worthy pedigree. Stretching from the limestone slopes of the Veneto to the volcanic terraces of Sicily, these wines now command global attention for their clarity of expression and unmistakable sense of place—shaped by centuries of winemaking tradition, advances in the elevage process and a new generation of dedicated growers. 

Together, these wines offer a sweeping journey across Italy’s most characterful terroirs—Verdicchio’s saline cut, Soave’s volcanic finesse, Fiano’s textural depth, Gavi’s crystalline precision, the Mediterranean brightness of Tuscany’s coast, and the thrilling minerality of Mount Etna. This masterclass will be a rare window into why Italian white wine is now one of the most dynamic, collectable and conversation-shaping categories in the world, not to mention being so well-suited to the Australian climate and our way of dining.

We hope you can join us!

On Tasting

On Arrival
Perlage Prosecco ‘Col di Manza’ 

Edoardo Dottori ‘Terre Salate’ Verdicchio dei Castelli di jesi Classico DOC
Italo Cescon Pinot Grigio 2024
Le Battistelle ‘Battistelle’ Soave Classico 2023
Cascina delle Monache Ronco del Mandorlo Gavi DOCG 2024
Colli di Lapio Fiano di Avellino 2023
Ca’Marcanda Vistamare Toscana IGP 2023
Cantina Calcagno Etna Bianco 2024