Wine Pairing: Sangue di Giuda dell’Oltrepò Pavese DOC Sangue di Giuda is Oltrepò Pavese’s famously seductive sweet red: ruby to purple, intensely fruity, lightly sparkling in many versions and low enough in alcohol to remain refreshing. The dramatic name is memorable, but the wine’s real appeal is its balance of berry sweetness and bright acidity. The denomination became independent in 2010. Croatina and Barbera form the core, with Uva Rara and Vespolina traditionally contrib

Wine Pairing: Lambrusco di Sorbara DOC Lambrusco di Sorbara DOC at a Glance Region: Emilia-Romagna Classification: DOC Style: Sparkling or semi-sparkling red/rosé wine Primary Grapes: Lambrusco di Sorbara as the defining grape, with permitted supporting varieties under the DOC rules Zafferano & Co. Appellation Rating: 92/100 What Is Lambrusco di Sorbara DOC? Lambrusco di Sorbara DOC is best understood as a wine of place and method rather than as a simple flavor category. The

Wine Pairing: Valpolicella Ripasso DOC Valpolicella Ripasso DOC at a Glance Region: Veneto Classification: DOC Style: Medium- to full-bodied red wine made by ripasso refermentation Primary Grapes: Corvina/Corvinone and Rondinella-led Valpolicella blend Zafferano & Co. Appellation Rating: 94/100 What Is Valpolicella Ripasso DOC? Valpolicella Ripasso DOC is best understood as a wine of place and method rather than as a simple flavor category. The denomination defines where the