6 bottle level         $36 (member price $30) 
20% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Carménère, 20% Refosco, 20% Marzemino  13.5% ABV

De Stefani is a 5^th generation family owned winery established in 1866 in Refrontolo (in the hills between Conegliano and Valdobbiadene).  "Solèr" is a word of the Venetian dialect and means the top floor of a rural house: a loft or a barn.  Historically it was used by the grape growers to dry their best grapes, since in the "solèr" there is a good ventilation, a low humidity and it is sunny. The word "solèr" comes from "sole" (sun in Italian) that contributes to dry the grapes.  The Refosco and Marzemino are dried appassimento.  The varietals are fermented separately in concrete, blended, aged 12 months in French barriques, then 12 months in the bottle.  Black cherry, black raspberry, violet, anise.  This is a smooth rich wine.  1-Liter Bottle

Food Pairing Suggestions:
Enjoy this "super venetian" with classic Italian dishes such as grilled steak Fiorentino with Tallegio polenta, bruschetta topped with pesto and fresh tomatoes, grilled venison chops with red wine and mushroom risotto, meatballs and spaghetti, pappardelle sauced with venison braised in red wine, beef and sausage burger patties topped with roasted tomatoes, melted Fontina and caramelized onions, tuna steaks with salsa verde and parsley potatoes and pancetta and sausage topped pizza. This Northern Italian stallion is just as delightful enjoyed with a plentiful platter of antipasti like salami, Prosciutto, marinated artichokes and olives, anchovies and aged cheeses such as Tallegio, Robiola and Gorgonzola.