Where northeastern Italy has Pinot Grigio, northwestern Italy has Cortese: a crisp, delicate white grape used for making Gavi. This lovely wine from one of the most trusted producers in northwestern Italian winemaking has zippy acidity and a refreshing taste, finishing with notes of Meyer lemon, ripe apricot, and green almonds. Enjoy with sweet-potato-stuffed pesto ravioli.[Luca Maroni tasting note not available.] Score - 91. (lucamaroni.com, July 19, 2022) Where northeastern Italy has Pinot Grigio, northwestern Italy has Cortese: a crisp, delicate white grape used for making Gavi. This lovely wine from one of the most trusted producers in northwestern Italian winemaking has zippy acidity and a refreshing taste, finishing with notes of Meyer lemon, ripe apricot, and green almonds. Enjoy with sweet-potato-stuffed pesto ravioli.[Luca Maroni tasting note not available.] Score - 91. (lucamaroni.com, July 19, 2022)

Understated and elegant, what’s not to like about this classic gin cocktail? Offer cocktails on demand or whip up a pitcher for a crowd (recipe follows).