Chiara’s Flower™, produced by Paolo Basso and dedicated to his daughter Chiara

It is a merlot vinified in white, supplemented with some chardonnay and sauvignon. It is fresh, dynamic and multipurpose and evokes the scent of spring flowers. Due to its lightness, it is the ideal wine for aperitifs and to accompany convivial cuisine.

• Maturation: Alcoholic fermentation in steel (stainless steel) tanks for 9 months.

It all started unknowingly with his grandfather’s basement, which had been referred to as “the forbidden place” during his childhood. A place that hid who knows what secret in his childhood imagination. Perhaps the wine was the keeper of the secret, because his grandfather treated it with care and respect and let it age in this quiet place where time seemed to stand still. A few years later, during a language study stay in Valais, a passion was born in him that led him to further his wine education.

Today, after much study, work and competition, he is part of the small group of 6 sommeliers in the world who have won both the title of Best Sommelier in Europe (2010) and Best Sommelier in the World (2013).

After this last competition, his career took an important and intense turn, full of commitments and opportunities that allowed him to diversify his sphere of action and operate as a consultant, teacher, trader, and especially as a wine producer.

Since 2014, he has worked as a consultant and wine selector for Air France airline, which was awarded the coveted “Best Airline Wine List of the World” award in 2018 and 2019.