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Simone Grange

Hermitage Hotel & Spa

Breuil-Cervinia - Italy

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Sommelier Relais & Châteaux

I studied and then worked in the Aoste Valley. I've been at the Hermitage for 15 years, and I've always looked after the restaurant and wine cellar. I've been Sommelier since 2001 and the Restaurant Manager for a few years.

What is your personal adage?

What I most enjoy is finding the perfect wine for a particular occasion among the wines in our cellar, which come from all over the world. I like that our guests accept recommendations when choosing their wine. When they want to try something new, I enjoy accompanying them to the cellar to advise them.

What are your all-time favourite wines?

I give priority to wines made from one grape variety, such as Pinot Noir or Nebbiolo. I especially like the Barbaresco and the Barolo, as well as Burgundy wines.
What I like about single grape variety wines is that they directly communicate the love and passion that the wine-maker has for their estate.
Top picks: Barolo Monfortino 2002

What wine and food pairings do you think go best together?

Artichoke risotto and foie gras - Petite Arvine Les Crêtes DOC
Venison fillet - Aoste Valley Fumin DOC
Pan-friend sea bass fillet - Burgundy Pinot Noir

IMAGINE IF EVERYTHING WAS EXACTLY HOW YOU LIKE IT: ALWAYS BE EXPECTED