Sassicaia By Master Chef Gianluca Deiana Abis 1. History Sassicaia is one of the original Super Tuscans and one of Italy’s most celebrated wines. Produced by Tenuta San Guido in Bolgheri, its story began in the 1940s when Marchese Mario Incisa della Rocchetta sought to create a wine similar in style and quality to the great Bordeaux wines he admired. He planted Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc vines on the estate’s stony, gravelly soils—locally known as sassicaia, meanin

Teroldego Rotaliano By Master Chef Gianluca Deiana Abis 1. HistoryTeroldego Rotaliano comes from the Trentino-Alto Adige region in northern Italy, where the Piana Rotaliana (Rotaliano Plain) provides an ideal setting for this indigenous grape. Teroldego is often called the “prince of Trentino” due to its long history in the region and its reputation as one of northern Italy’s most distinctive red wines. The fertile, well-drained soils and the area’s Alpine climate—characteriz

Pairing with Barbera d’Alba Barbera d’Alba, another standout from Piedmont, is crafted from the Barbera grape and reflects the terroir and style of the Alba region. Often considered slightly richer than its cousin Barbera d’Asti, Barbera d’Alba typically offers darker fruit flavors—like black cherry and blackberry—combined with vibrant acidity and subtle earthy tones. Its balance of approachable tannins and lively acidity makes it a versatile wine for food pairings, from casu