It’s spring once again. This month, we will be featuring white wines that are as refreshing as the gentle breeze, and lively as the morning sun. Italian white wines are more distinctively richer than its counterparts. They possess bursting fruity notes and flavors, making them successful candidates for those who haven’t been quite that amiable to Italian produce. The 2003 vintages also possess that extra oomph in flavor and dimension. Italian White Wine Reviews BOTTEGA VINAIA, 2003 PINOT GRIGIO, TRENTINO, $19-$21 From the region of Trentino. Exciting and fine Pinot Grigio. taste reminiscent of pear, pink grapefruit, apple and roasted nut. Noteworthy character and supple texture. Drink through 2005. C.S. SANTADI, 2003 CALA SILENTE, VERMENTINO DI SARDEGNA, $160 ($20) **** From the region of Sardinia. Full-bodied and supple. This Vermentino is such a pleasure to drink. It features bursting flavors of peach, lime and candied lemon accentuated with earthy overtones. Medium long finish. Drink through 2005. LA PIETRA DEL FOCOLARE – Vermentino, Colli di Luni * 2003 AUGUSTO, $28-$30 * 2003 SANTO PATERNO, $28-$30 * 2003 SOLARANCIO, $28-$30 From the region of Liguria. The La Pietra del Focolare is renowned for their fantastic Vermentino. The 2003 Augusto is ripe, complex and equally supple. It features a medium full body with persistent length. Tasting of peach, lemon grass, pear and roasted nut. Santo Paterno is fine and elegant. It features supple texture with crisp aromas of peach, roasted nut and lemon grass. The Solarancio is fleshy and distinctive full. Its flavors are reminiscent of lemon peel, grapefruit, passion fruit and toast. Drink through 2006. MANDRAROSSA * 2003 CHARDONNAY, SICILIA (IGT), $9-$10 * 2003 FIANO, SICILIA (IGT), $9-$10 From the region of Sicily. The Mandrarossa Chardonnay is full-bodied and ripe. Features great balance and length. Exotic combination of pineapple, candied lemon and roasted nuts. Finao is more elegant and smooth. It is medium-bodied with flavors of honeydew melon, honeysuckle and candied lemon. Drink through 2005. PIEROPAN, 2003 SOAVE CLASSICO, $18-$19 From the region of Veneto. Medium bodied and supple. This Soave is pleasant, fruity with a healthy dose of earthiness. It features a combination of apple, pear with underlying tones of lemon peel and baked bread. Drink through 2006. PLOZNER, 2003 PINOT GRIGIO, GRAVE DEL FRIULI, $15-$16 From the region of Friuli. Full-bodied and round. Flavors features delicate combination of pineapple, lemon peel, pear and roasted nut. Excellent value for your money. Drink through 2005. TERUZZI & PUTHOD, 2003 VERNACCIA DI SAN GIMIGNANO, $14-$15 From the region of Tuscany. This Vernacci features adequate body and structure that could make a great wine. Ripe and supple. Taste reminiscent of pear, green apple, lemon grass and roasted nut. Drink through 2005.