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WINE

Sangiovese di Romagna, Podere La Berta, ’24

Emilia-Romagna, Italy

The Poggiali family has owned the legendary Fattoria di Felsina in Chianti Classico since the 1960s, but their roots are actually in Ravenna, up in Emilia-Romagna. In 2009 they finally came home, buying Podere La Berta in the hilltop town of Brisighella from Marcello Giovannini, a guy who'd already built it into one of the region's top producers. Bringing serious Tuscan winemaking pedigree back to the land where it all started? Pretty full circle.

The vineyards sit in the foothills of the Apennines with a breeze off the Adriatic, in clay and sand soils packed with ancient marine deposits. Everything is farmed with minimal intervention and biodynamic instincts, just without the certificate to prove it. They're not chasing trends here, just good wine. The Sangiovese is hand-harvested, fermented and aged in steel, then rests in bottle before release. Bright ruby red with red and black fruit, baking spice, mineral notes, and a faint toasty edge. Fresh and lively on the palate with soft tannins and a finish that sticks around.

Often compared to its famous Tuscan cousins, but really it deserves to be judged on its own terms, and it holds up.

$13 glass‍ ‍•  $9 glass

CHEESE

Parmigiano Reggiano DOP 24 months

Emilia-Romagna, Italy · Cow–R

Today’s glass of Sangiovese and this classic Parmigiano Reggiano are a delicious reminder of one of our favorite pairing philosophies at Tria: what grows together goes together. To earn the name Parmigiano Reggiano DOP, the cheese must be made from 100% raw cow’s milk and aged for a minimum of 12 months. During that time, it develops the nutty, savory flavor and delightfully crunchy texture that make it beloved around the world.

Before earning its famous name, every wheel undergoes a rigorous inspection by an expert committee. Only wheels that pass meticulous inspection receive the official Parmigiano Reggiano DOP mark and tag, a seal of authenticity that signifies exceptional craftsmanship, tradition, and quality.

One bite, one sip, and it’s easy to understand why this pairing has stood the test of time.

$9‍ ‍•  $6