If you drink Pinot Grigio, try these

The popular and quaffable Italian signature wine is light-bodied and typically neutral-tasting, priming its devotees for other approachable grape varietals. “Explore other Italian whites, meant to be enjoyed young and fresh,” suggests Stansfield, who name-checks a couple of varietals to look for: Vermentino (ver-men-TEEN-oh) and Garganega (gar-gan-EGG-a), which can also be labelled Soave (SWA-vay) when it’s from that region.

For next-level complexity and richness, pour Masi Modello Delle Venezie Bianco IGT (LCBO 564674, $12.95), a blend of Pinot Grigio and other local grapes from the Friuli area of northern Italy. Or seek out Pinot Gris: it’s made with the same grape as your current fave, but when it goes by its French name, that usually indicates a wine made in a softer, oak-influenced style. Ontario wineries including Angels Gate (LCBO 331215, $14.95) and Cave Spring (LCBO 522979, $16.95) make elegant VQA examples of this style.