100% Lumasina from Colline Savonesi (Liguria), Italy.

"Winemaker Paolo Ruffino says his cliff-side hometown of Varigotti is known for three things: 'sea, sun, and rock!' This thirst-quenching, slightly prickly bottling of the native Lumassina grape captures all of those things and offered me respite from the fiery Szechuan food I ordered one night. It has a melony, jasmine scent, a frothy texture, and when paired with spicy wontons, dry-pepper chicken, and sesame noodles—though untraditional—was revelatory! It’s playful, low in alcohol, and a versatile complement to a range of cuisines." -- Jane Augustine