Christian Patat
Italy
The international talent behind near-mythical Italian wines
Italy
The international talent behind near-mythical Italian wines
18,131 Ratings
3,982 Followers
Christian Patat is an international man of delights. Every wine he touches turns into liquid gold! Having proved himself in Italy, France, and Spain for over two decades, Christian knows exactly how to craft sensational wines.
Christian travels all over Italy as a consultant, working with local producers to make wines that shine. Now he’s bringing you lesser-known Italian whites like Grecanico and Falanghina from some of the best vineyards in his home region, made by his own expert hand.
Angel support allows Christian to make unconventional Italian varieties and approachable - and fun for you to share at the dinner table with family and friends. “I grew up with the idea that the greatest of all wines are the easiest to drink,” he says. Mission accomplished.
Italy
A northern Italy legacy with 3 generations of Veneto expertise
518 Ratings
294 Followers
Mirko Sella is a bona fide expert of northern Italy, specifically world-famous Valpolicella, where he’s the third generation to make wine from his family’s vineyards.
When Angels voted to bring on more Italian wines and fund a Ripasso (a Valpolicella specialty) — all roads led to Mirko! With 20 harvests in Valpolicella under his belt, he’s ready to share his wines on the world stage, thanks to you!
Mirko’s wines are regional classics made with sun-dried grapes hand-harvested from his family’s vineyards: a powerful, concentrated Valpolicella Amarone, and its bold ally, a fruity Valpolicella Ripasso.
When you hear the phrase 'family business,' this time it's not just marketing clap trap. His 78-year-old father still turns up to work every day, and there are cousins and siblings working in virtually every nook and cranny of the winery his grandfather founded.
While Paolo specializes in Prosecco, he's got a few pet projects in the back of the house and thanks to Angel funding we've been able to bring those small production dreams to life.
Italy
Tuscan specialist redefining Italian wine forever
111,082 Ratings
21,694 Followers