NEW Onda Blu Terre Siciliane Lucido Pinot Grigio Frizzante IGT

Pairs with: Fresh seafood starters, chilled shrimp cocktail, classic caprese salad with fresh basil, pan-seared white fish, light pasta dishes with lemon and olive oil, or a casual platter of mild cheeses and crostini.

Good for: Toasting sun-dappled afternoons with a light, refreshing splash of bubbles; serving as an easygoing, palate-cleansing aperitif for warm gatherings; or offering lovers of crisp Italian whites an energetic, frizzante twist.

Grape: Blend of Lucido (Catarratto Extra Lucido) and Pinot Grigio.

I am from: Terre Siciliane IGT, Sicily, Italy (Sourced from sun-drenched coastal vineyard sites rooted in mineral-rich clay and limestone soils overlooking the Mediterranean).

The Story: Meaning "Blue Wave," Onda Blu is a vibrant celebration of coastal Sicily’s maritime influence and sun-soaked Mediterranean lifestyle. Crafted under the Terre Siciliane IGT designation, this refreshing bottling marries northern Italy's favorite white grape, Pinot Grigio, with Sicily’s prized native star, Lucido (traditionally known as Catarratto Extra Lucido). The intense island sunshine allows the grapes to achieve lush fruit maturity, while cool Mediterranean sea breezes sweep through the coastal vineyards to preserve crisp, thirst-quenching natural acidity.

In the cellar, winemakers focus on capturing pure, effervescent freshness. The hand-harvested grapes are gently pressed and fermented cold in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks without oak exposure. To achieve its delicate, playful frizzante character, a light secondary fermentation in pressurized tanks creates a soft, persistent spritz without the heavy pressure of a full sparkling wine. Bottled early to lock in its lively fruit aromatics, it captures the breezy, casual spirit of an Italian seaside afternoon.

Why You'll Love Me: It is an extraordinarily crisp, light-bodied, and bubbly white that lifts the palate with vibrant citrus and stone-fruit radiance. In the glass, it shines a delicate, pale straw-yellow with shimmering, fine bubbles. The nose opens with a fragrant, charming bouquet of crisp Asian pear, green apple, and white peach, elegantly layered over top notes of orange blossom, honeydew melon, and a touch of sea mist. On the palate, it delivers a playful, effervescent pop; a succulent rush of zesty lemon, ripe melon, and lychee is buffered by a light, gentle spritz and lifted by bright acidity. Clean, breezy, and effortlessly refreshing, it glides into a dry, palate-cleansing finish marked by a trailing touch of citrus zest and a persistent, stone-dust mineral snap.