You’ve identified a general taste running through a number of central/sourhern Italian whites. Here are some to try: Ciro Bianco form Calabria (Librandi), made from greco; Verdicchio di Castelli di Jesi/di Matelica (a number... (3 replies, last updated by Brad Ballinger July 14, 2009)

) and WINE. They have a good selection of inexpensive and moderatly priced Italian wines that are not common in other stores, e.g. Librandi Ciro, Bosco Montepulciano d’Abruzzo riserva, Cumero Rosso Cornero Riserva, etc. If... (10 replies, last updated by ciaogina "Jeanne B." October 17, 2002)

You should check out www.chambersstwine.com; they have a link for wines under $10. From that selection I would take a chance on the Cadido Salice Salentino, Librandi Ciro Rosso (both Italian), Protocolo Tinto (Spanish) or the... (17 replies, last updated by Marty January 9, 2002)

I would suggest roses...it’s time for roses! And there are lots of them that are inexpensive. Also, I really like the Librandi Ciro Rosso for a lighter summer red: it’s 100% Gaglioppo from Calabria. And, the Sella &... (28 replies, last updated by lulatula June 30, 2009)

Contini also makes a fine nieddra rosato, too. Thee are a number of Italian reds that fit that general style description—a Frappato from Sicily (try Valle d’Acate); a Ciro from Calabria, from Librandi; from Piedmont, a... (26 replies, last updated by Robert Lauriston July 31, 2007)

Second the vote for Moschofilero, and add another for Librandi's L’Efeso, a delicious white from Calabria made from the montonico (or mantonico) grape native to the Ionian coast around Ciro. Usually vinified as a... (57 replies, last updated by The Chowfather October 13, 2008)