Three bottles, three different expressions, and one thing in common: they make sharing food even better. Perfect for Sharing Plates is a selection for anyone who loves setting out everything from charcuterie, cheeses and olives to warm small dishes, crostini and savoury snacks – and having a wine that suits every part of the table. Here, fresh cava, juicy Pinot Noir and spicy Ripasso come together in a combination that offers contrast, balance and plenty of flavour.
Why these three?
This selection works especially well with sharing food because the wines complement each other so naturally. The cava takes care of the salty, crisp and fresh flavours on the table, Pinot Noir matches the lighter and more elegant dishes, and Ripasso steps in when the food becomes darker, fuller and more flavourful. Together, they create a natural progression from light and lively to soft and powerful, making the pack ideal both for casual snacking and for a whole evening around the table.
Vilarnau CAVA – Brut Nature Vintage Reserva (ECO)
A dry, fresh and elegant cava with fine bubbles and a style that feels both precise and celebratory. The palate moves toward green apples, pear, grapefruit, biscuit and a light nutty note, with a creaminess that comes from long ageing in bottle without dosage. That is exactly why it works so well with sharing plates: the bubbles and acidity cut beautifully through salt and richness from things like crisps, almonds, olives, fried bites, shellfish and canapés, while the dry style keeps the finish clean and appetite-friendly. Vilarnau makes it from macabeo, parellada and chardonnay with extended bottle ageing, giving it both freshness and complexity.
Pegrandi Ripasso Valpolicella Classico Superiore Vaona
This is the darker and more generous wine in the pack, with notes of dried cherries, plums, red currants and spice, along with soft but clearly defined tannins. The palate is full and balanced, with enough depth to stand up to flavourful sharing dishes without becoming heavy. That makes it especially good with charcuterie, aged hard cheeses, grilled small sausages, mushrooms, crostini with black olives, or dishes with roasted flavours. Vaona is a family-owned producer in the heart of Valpolicella Classica in Marano, where the family has long been making wines deeply rooted in local tradition.
David Finlayson Pinot Noir
A juicy and elegant Pinot Noir with raspberry, strawberry, vanilla and a lightly earthy, mineral depth beneath the pure fruit. It is soft, fresh and light on its feet, making it perfect when the sharing dishes move in a more refined and delicate direction. It works especially well with cured ham, chicken rillette, mushrooms, pâté, roasted root vegetables or milder cheeses, because it has enough freshness to stay lively while also offering enough texture to carry the food. David Finlayson’s wines come from Edgebaston in Stellenbosch, and this Pinot Noir style is modern, fruit-driven and elegant.
Closing
In short, this is a pack that makes the sharing table feel more complete: a sparkling wine for the salty start, an elegant red for the softer flavours, and a fuller red for the richer bites. A small selection with great versatility – and a very easy way to always have the right wine close at hand when the table fills up with delicious little dishes.
