Azienda Vitivinicola Edoardo Patrone PSB Vino Rosso chard

Azienda Vitivinicola Edoardo Patrone PSB Vino Rosso chardPairs with: Salumi Good for: A pre dinner glass of red Grape: Nebbiolo, Merlot, Dolcetto I am from: Valle d'Ossola, Italy The Story: The Ossola valley is one where vineyards lie at an average of about 500 meters, surrounded by stunning mountains. An hour north of Alto Piemonte, the weather is much more extreme in comparison. There, Edoardo Patrone has been making wine since 2016 after a few harvests in Australia and four years in Barolo learning how

the soils are still worked with a plow and the wines are kept in the same wooden barrels which have helped to grow the reputation of this family estate since the 18th century

the estate has changed hands many times but has nonetheless retained its reputation for producing the finest wines in the region

This intentional touch coaxes out a beautifully rounded

sun-drenched Mediterranean original

The Story: Opstal Estate’s rich history dates back to 1847 when JC Rossouw acquired the farm De Opstal bij de Fonteine

grilled pork tenderloin

Good for: When you need something just slightly sweet with a hint of fun

The nose is spectacularly expressive and instantly uplifting

Dolianova protects the raw

Good for: Finding an absolute "overachieving" bargain red that punches way above its price tag

floral honey and charred barrel flavors that balance the weight of the alcohol

dark cardamom