Colli di Lapio’s 2011 Greco di Tufo Alexandros is a rich, immediate wine. Lemon, white flowers and peach flavors caress the palate in a Greco di Tufo that is surprisingly rich, generous and open. Minerality is less apparent in this vintage, so readers should keep that in mind when pairing the 2011. Still, there is no shortage of elegance or finesse here. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2016.
A Marc de Grazia Selection, various American importers, including: de Grazia Imports; tel. (417) 732-4200; Skurnik Wines, Syosset, NY; (516) 677-9300, Estate Wines Ltd., San Rafael, CA; (415) 492-9411, Robert Houde Wines, Elk Grove Village, IL; tel. (847) 430-3887