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If you would like to try something beyond the familiar names without taking too much of a risk, Produttori di Manduria Alice Verdeca is a very good place to begin. The first impression is crisp citrus and delicate white flowers, followed by juicy pear, gentle pineapple and a clean mineral finish that keeps every sip refreshing.
Alice feels different enough to make the bottle interesting, but not so unusual that it becomes challenging. It is dry, bright and easy to enjoy, whether you are drinking it before dinner, serving it with seafood or opening a bottle for a relaxed lunch with friends.
Merchant's Tip
If you are curious about Italian white wines beyond Pinot Grigio but do not want to risk choosing something too unusual, Alice is one of the safest recommendations we make. Verdeca may be unfamiliar, but the wine itself is fresh, dry and immediately easy to enjoy.
Nose: Delicate white flowers, fresh citrus and pear are joined by hints of grapefruit, subtle tropical fruit and a light mineral note.
Palate: Dry, crisp and refreshing, with bright citrus and orchard fruit supported by lively acidity and a gently saline, mineral character. The texture remains clean and elegant throughout.
Finish: Fresh and persistent, with lingering citrus, pear and subtle mineral-saline notes.
Choose Alice if you enjoy fresh, dry white wines such as Pinot Grigio, Soave, Gavi or lighter styles of Sauvignon Blanc.
It is particularly well suited to drinkers who want crisp acidity and delicate fruit but would like to try a native southern Italian grape rather than another familiar international variety.
If you prefer rich, buttery Chardonnay, pronounced oak or sweeter white wines, another style is likely to suit you better.
Alice is made entirely from Verdeca grown on 15–20-year-old vines and harvested around the middle of September.
The juice is fermented at a controlled temperature of around 18°C before the wine is matured in stainless steel and bottle. There is no oak ageing, so the wine retains the fresh citrus, pear, floral and mineral character of the grape.
That simple, protective winemaking approach is central to Alice's appeal: it keeps the wine bright, dry and refreshing while allowing a less familiar Puglian grape to remain easy and approachable.
Serve chilled at around 8–10°C with grilled fish, prawns, seafood pasta, risotto, Caprese salad, vegetable antipasti or lightly seasoned chicken dishes.
Alice also makes an excellent aperitif and needs no decanting. Its bright acidity and citrus character work particularly well with dishes that include lemon or other fresh, sharp flavours.
Looking for more serving inspiration? Read our What Food Goes with Puglia Wine? guide.
Alice is one of those bottles we enjoy recommending because it lets customers discover something genuinely different without asking them to take much of a risk.
It has the freshness and drinkability people already enjoy in crisp Italian whites, but Verdeca gives it enough individuality to make the bottle feel worthwhile. For someone looking to move beyond Pinot Grigio while staying firmly in fresh, approachable territory, it is an easy recommendation.
If you like the idea of Verdeca but aren't sure Alice is the right bottle, browse our Verdeca wines to compare your other option.
If you'd like to stay with the producer, browse our Produttori di Manduria wines.
If Verdeca itself isn't quite what you're looking for, browse our Puglia wines to continue choosing across other grapes and styles from the region.
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