2022 Monteversa Versacinto Magnum (1.5L) - Member

There's something magic about this wine. It's not from a region you've likely heard of, the Colli Euganei, but the grapes are probably as familiar as the back of your hand, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc. And the more erudite among us may expect that these were planted during the boom of Super Tuscans, but no, these have been tradition in these highly unusual hills for more than a century and a half. In this wine, their combination results in a wine that delivers the power, structure, and fruit of Bordeaux, the rustic, earthen edge of Italy, and also the freshness and elegance that comes from higher latitude, higher altitude vineyard sites. It's a stunner, full stop.

A bold, Bordeaux blend like the Versacinto will be right at home beside elegant and rugged beef preparations ranging from Tournedos Rossini to Biftek Fiorentina, or even a steak tartare. However, it does have enough mineral freshness to match poultry like roast duck or chicken, or deeper, darker vegetables like roasted eggplant or grilled mushrooms.

A classic wine from a classic Dry Farm Wines grower, the Grand Amour is a consistently excellent Cab Franc from the place that grows it best. Opening with dark fruit notes of plum, red currant, and bit of chocolate, the wine becomes both serious yet supple on the palate, with great tannins, a touch of acidity, and luscious fruit weight.

There's an herbaceous side to Cabernet Franc that adds intrigue to classical Cab pairings. Try the Grand Amour next to a grilled steak with a punchy chimichurri, a pork shoulder with a fragrant mint salad, or hearty roasted eggplant with a concassé.

With a mineral, almost caramelized aspect to the nose that comes from Burgundian winemaking techniques, and a palate full of subtle fruits like lychee and lemon, enjoy this wine with those you love most.

The richness and subtlety of the Petite Marie invites pairing with a slew of cheeses and pickled veggies. Or enjoy it with other classic alpine fare like cured sausages, fondue, or coq au vin blanc.

The zig-zagging parallel lines on the label of this wine are made to look like the extraordinary topography of Savoie, where rows of climbing mountains jut out one after the next. And this wine is a superb example of how a cool, high-altitude climate affects flavor. With dark, rich, ripe fruits on the nose, and juicier red fruit on the palate, look to the acidity and the elegance of the tannins of this wine as touchstones of Alpine wine.

Get your ski chalet menu ready, this wine will work excellently with roasted mushrooms and soft cheese, lamb meatballs, and fondue with boiled potatoes.