Still, making jokes about Italian white wines? This one will cure you. Silvio Jermann, the genius of northeast Italy, produces some of the most interesting, well-crafted whites on the boot. This particular one, while not cheap, is a 750ml demonstration of exactly how nuanced Italian Chardonnay can be: It’s barrel-fermented, rich but not over-the-top, and supremely elegant. $59.99 is a lot of money for a bottle of white, but not too much for an eye-opening experience.
