Sangue di Giuda is one of the most typical wines of the Oltrepò Pavese, a great wine region south of Milan. The name means Judas’ Blood – perfect for Halloween. They call it that partly because of its ruby red color and partly because of the legend surrounding it.
The legend of Judas resurrected
It seems that Judas, after his death, very much regretted having betrayed Jesus. In order for Judas to be allowed to redeem himself, the Lord resurrected him and called on him to do a good deed as penance. Judas reappeared in Broni, a small village in the Oltrepò, where an epidemic was ravaging the local vineyards. The wise man of the village had prophesied that only a blood sacrifice could save the vines. So Judas decided to offer himself as a scapegoat. Just as the head of the village was about to plunge the knife into Judas, he was held back by a dark force and was unable to complete the sacrifice. Nevertheless the vineyards became luxuriant and full of fruit again. To thank Judas, the inhabitants of Broni named the sweet red wine they produced after him.
A sweet blood
Sangue di Giuda is made from croatina, barbera, uva rara and vespolina grapes. It has a deep ruby red color with violet reflections and an intense fragrance of fresh fruit and spices. On the palate it’s sweet, full-bodied and persistent. Pair it with chocolate cakes, but also with Halloween cookies.
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