Greco

Greco is a name that needs a location attached. It appears on several Italian grape and wine names, so a reference to Greco is not always a reference to one identical variety. For most wine buyers, the immediate association is the white Greco di Tufo from Campania, a distinct wine to look for on a label.

That Campanian expression is usually dry, with a firm texture and a fresh line through its ripe fruit. It can feel broader and more assertive than a delicate northern Italian white. Other names containing Greco, particularly from different regions, should be checked on their own terms instead of being treated automatically as the same grape and style.

For a useful first comparison, put a Greco di Tufo beside a Fiano di Avellino from a similar level of producer. Both belong to Campania's white-wine tradition but need not have the same weight or aroma. Serve the Greco with a substantial fish dish, poultry or vegetables, and avoid chilling it so heavily that texture is all you can taste.