Produced in the Emilia-Romagna region, these white wines come in various styles which are all made with Albana as the principal grape variety. It holds the distinction of being Italy's first white wine to receive the Controlled and Guaranteed Denomination of Origin (DOCG) status, which it achieved in 1987.
The classic dry version is usually light-bodied with typical floral and fruity notes of citrus, yellow fruit, apricots, acacia, or honey. Because of their good-acidity and well-structured tannins, the wines are best paired with seafood, especially crustaceans or fish soups, but it can also go well with baked pasta, vegetable-based dishes, chicken, or lighter game dishes.