Shelley Lindgren suggests her favorite up-and-coming Southern Italian grape varieties:
Gaglioppo
"A red from Calabria with aromas of dried oregano, black cherry and bergamot. It’s great with spicy peppers." Her pick: Librandi’s 2000 Duca San Felice Cirò Rosso Riserva ($17).
Negroamaro
"This Apulian red tends to have ripe, stewed-fruit aromas. Delicious with dishes involving olives." Her pick: Li Veli’s 2003 Pezzo Morgana ($20).
Fiano di Avellino
"This white’s balance of earth and fruit makes it ideal for delicate starters like fresh sardines." Her pick: Terredora di Paolo’s 2003 Terre di Dora ($25).
Falanghina
This Campanian white has a honeyed scent and crisp texture. Her pick: 2003 Feudi di San Gregorio’s Serro Cielo ($33).
Nerello Mascalese
"Indigenous to Sicily’s Mount Etna, this red has a structure and red-fruit style very similar to Pinot Noir." Her pick: Palari’s 2002 Faro ($60).
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