With a saddle of venison you don't put a perfectly good house wine on the table. Which is just as well. Because it is the better red wines from Northern Italy and the Rhône that combine well with a saddle of venison.
From Northern Italy, the wines of the Nebbiolo grape are a good choice. You can think of a Barolo or a Barbaresco.
In the Rhône you can choose between a Châteauneuf-du-Pape or a red wine from the Northern Rhône. These are made from (mainly) Syrah.
Are there no other options? Yes, there are. Think for example of a nice Hungarian Egri Bikavér, an Amarone della Valpolicella or a good Croatian wine from the Plavac Mali grape.
2020 | Romania | Walachië
Dark ruby red food wine from Cabernet Sauvignon with the local Fetească Neagră. Cherries, blackberries and currants. Nice and ripe and juicy.
2021 | Romania | Walachije
Deep purple-red, ripe and concentrated wine from the Romanian Fetească Neagră grape. To open a venison or a grilled rib-eye.
2023 | France | Châteauneuf-du-Pape
For those who really appreciate the Châteauneuf-du-Pape, four of the best makers from the Rhône have picked the best Grenache and Mourvèdre grapes from their vineyards.
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