The wines to match

FRIULANO

Hailing from the Friuli region in the northeast of Italy, bordering Slovenia and Austria, Friulano typically offers orchard fruit and almond aromas but also a delicate acidity and minerality. Lees ageing gives it a slightly creamy texture, adding body. Yet it remains a subtle and delicate wine, making it a great match for the sea bass in salt.

Try: Masùt da Rive, Friulano, Friuli Isonzo, Italy 2019 90

£17.68 Jascots Aged on its lees for seven months, this Friulano has an intense palate of green apple, white flowers and tangy lime, with a lick of salt, too. Hints of wild herbs emerge as it opens up, and the length on the focused, lemony, saline finish is carried by the fresh acidity. Drink 2021-2022 Alc 13%

FIANO DI AVELLINO

Fiano is a structured and spicy grape variety from the hills of Irpinia in Campania. It has a smoky character combined with a crisp apple flavour, which underlines its acidity. This unique combination of aromas enhances the delicate flesh of the sea bass without overwhelming it, but it is also strong enough to stand up against the salsa verde.

Try: Lapilli, Fiano di Avellino, Campania, Italy 2018 89

£15 Harvey Nichols This has a slightly vegetal nose, with touches of baked apple, honey, blossom and saline yellow fruits. In the mouth it’s textured and honeyed, with juicy apricot and apple accompanied by racy acidity and ending with a fresh, nutty finish and flecks of pithy grapefruit. Drink 2021-2023 Alc 13%