Jason brought some 2003 Livio Felluga Terre Alte Dry White Wine to pair with the Kumamoto Oysters we were serving—perfect! I rarely get excited about white wines, I haven’t really developed a taste for a lot of their common characteristics yet. The ones I’ve tried tend to be too acidic and thin for me, but this one had a real nice balance.

This Italian wine is a blend of Tocai Friulano, Pinot Bianco and Sauvignon. I noticed a little citrus in this one and loved how full bodied it was—especially for a dry white. I’ve seen it in the $40 range so I’d save this one for a special seafood meal.

Livio Felluga, Italy