Tabarrini Sagrantino di Montefalco Campo Alla Cerqua DOCG 2017

Sagrantino is one of the world's most tannic grapes, and although this single-vineyard wine is wrapped in more elegance, it still has powerful tannins, full-bodied fruit, and a full 16 percent alcohol. That fullness and structure need to be matched by food with corresponding weight and richness, so that fat and protein can soften the tannins, while the tannins in turn cut through the richness. Therefore, choose juicy, grilled, and long-braised meats, ideally with a smoky or umami-rich dimension, and perhaps finish with a mature, hard cheese that can stand up to the power.