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: Pinot Nero dell’Oltrepò Pavese DOC The hills south of Pavia form Italy’s largest historic stronghold for Pinot Nero. Although much of the grape supports traditional-method sparkling wine, Pinot Nero dell’Oltrepò Pavese DOC protects the still red expression: elegant, savory and capable of developing far beyond the simple fruit expected from young Pinot Noir. The denomination became independent in 2010 after a long history inside Oltrepò Pavese DOC. Limestone, mar

Wine Pairing: Buttafuoco dell’Oltrepò Pavese DOC Buttafuoco is one of Oltrepò Pavese’s most characterful red wines, produced on a restricted band of steep hills between the Versa and Scuropasso valleys. Its name suggests heat and force, and the best bottles deliver both, but their real distinction is the balance between Croatina’s dark fruit, Barbera’s acidity and the perfume of local blending grapes. The denomination became an independent DOC in 2010. It may be still or ligh