Champions League of Wines

What if football could also be tasted?

In this special edition of the Champions League, we offer you a pairing as unexpected as it is irresistible: the most outstanding players from Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan become wines. 

Can a Garnacha capture the electric talent of Kvaratskhelia? And can an Amarone reflect the forceful character of Lautaro? From the subtlety of Vitinha to the overwhelming strength of Thuram, each footballer finds his reflection in a bottle from the French or Italian wine scene.

Open a glass, check out the line-up and let yourself be surprised by this sensory journey where the pitch and the winery meet.

Paris Saint-Germain pairing

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia

• Position: Left Wing
• Characteristics: Talented, unpredictable, and with great vision.
• Equivalent wine: Domaine de Marcoux Côtes-du-Rhone 2023

This garnacha wine's vibrant fruit profile and subtle spiciness capture the dynamic and creative essence akin to Kvaratskhelia's playing style.

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Achraf Hakimi

• Position: Right Back
• Characteristics: Speed, precision and attacking ability from defence.
• Equivalent wine: Premier Rendez-Vous Sauvignon 2023

This Sauvignon Blanc wine's lively acidity and expressive fruit profile capture the essence of Hakimi's dynamic and energetic playing style.

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Fabián Ruiz

• Position: Midfielder
• Characteristics: Elegant, technical and with great vision in midfield.
• Equivalent wine: Les Argelieres Chardonnay 2023

A balanced and sophisticated Chardonnay wine, full-bodied with notes of white fruits, representing Fabián's class.

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Gianluigi Donnarumma

• Position: Goalkeeper
• Characteristics: Safe, imposing and with great presence between the posts.
• Equivalent wine: Les Griffons de Pichon Baron 2019

Robust, structured and with firm tannins, symbolising Donnarumma's solidity.

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Vitinha

• Position: Midfielder
• Characteristics: Agile, creative and with a great ability to make connections.
• Equivalent wine: Domaine Boesch Les Jardins 2022

Light, elegant and with notes of red fruits, Pinot Noir wine, reflecting Vitinha's subtlety and technique.

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Marquinhos

• Position: Centre Back
• Characteristics: Elegant, calm, tactical. He leads with intelligence and always conveys confidence.
• Equivalent wine: Domaine des Roches Neuves Outre Terre Amphore 2020

A structured, composed and elegant wine, offering balance, finesse and depth—perfect for a calm and intelligent defender like Marquinhos.

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Willian Pacho

• Position: Centre Back
• Characteristics: Strong, steady, with a commanding presence. He keeps things simple and is always there when needed.
• Equivalent wine: Château d'Aydie 2016

Robust, structured, with pronounced tannins. Like Pacho, it is a wine that commands respect and stands the test of time.

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Nuno Mendes

• Position: Left Back
• Characteristics: Explosive, tireless, daring. Offers depth and flair from the wing.
• Equivalent wine: D.Chignard Beaujolais Jullié 2020

Light, juicy, vibrant, with good acidity. A wine with sparkle, like Mendes' constant dribbling and runs.

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Désiré Doué

• Position: Right Wing
• Characteristics: Creative, electric, disruptive. He brings rhythm and imagination to the attack.
• Equivalent wine: Chapoutier Invitare Condrieu 2022

This aromatic Viognier wine is as expressive and floral as Doué itself. It has volume, exoticism and a unique personality that shines both on its own and in company.

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Bradley Barcola

• Position: Centre Forward
• Characteristics: Instinctive, powerful, with a great nose for goal. Direct and difficult to stop.
• Equivalent wine: Pierre Gaillard Crozes-Hermitage 2021

Intense, energetic and full of character wine, just like Barcola in his direct and unpredictable play.

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João Neves

• Position: Midfielder
• Characteristics: Fast, technical, with great game awareness. Brings balance and dynamism.
• Equivalent wine: Château Grand Village 2018

A medium-bodied, elegant, and very well-balanced wine, it reflects its tactical maturity and its ability to connect lines without stealing the show.

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Yann Sommer

• Position: Goalkeeper
• Characteristics: Composed, agile, and a reliable shot-stopper.
• Equivalent wine: Le Fracce Levriere 2022

This wine is known for its crispness and clarity, much like Sommer's precise goalkeeping.

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Yann Bisseck

• Position: Centre-back
• Characteristics: Strong, youthful, and assertive in challenges.
• Equivalent wine: Cantine del Notaio Aglianico L'Atto 2022

A robust wine with depth, reflecting Bisseck's solid defensive presence.​

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Francesco Acerbi

• Position: Centre-back
• Characteristics: Experienced, tactical, and a leader at the back.
• Equivalent wine: M. Marengo Barolo Bricco delle Viole 2020

Often termed the "King of Wines," Barolo's complexity and maturity mirror Acerbi's seasoned play.

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Alessandro Bastoni

• Position: Left centre-back
• Characteristics: Elegant, left-footed, and excellent in build-up play.
• Equivalent wine: Leonardo Da Vinci Chianti Leonardo Riserva 2020

A balanced and refined wine, much like Bastoni's composed defensive style.

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Denzel Dumfries

• Position: Right wing-back
• Characteristics: Energetic, attacking-minded, and relentless on the flank.
• Equivalent wine: Caldirola Lambrusco Dell'Emilia Tinto

A sparkling red wine that's lively and effervescent, capturing Dumfries' dynamic runs.​

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Federico Dimarco

• Position: Left wing-back
• Characteristics: Creative, precise crosser, and tactically versatile.
• Equivalent wine: Collepere Verdicchio di Matelica Grillì 2022

Known for its crispness and subtle complexity, akin to Dimarco's nuanced play.​

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Hakan Çalhanoğlu

• Position: Defensive midfielder
• Characteristics: Playmaker, set-piece specialist, and visionary passer.
• Equivalent wine: Ciro Picariello Fiano di Avellino Ciro 906 2022

A white wine with depth and aromatic richness, reflecting Çalhanoğlu's creative flair.

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Henrikh Mkhitaryan

• Position: Central midfielder
• Characteristics: Experienced, intelligent, and adaptable in midfield roles.
• Equivalent wine: Zaccagnini Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Tralcetto 2022

A versatile and robust wine, mirroring Mkhitaryan's adaptability and strength.​

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Nicolò Barella

• Position: Right central midfielder
• Characteristics: Energetic, box-to-box midfielder with tenacity.
• Equivalent wine: Fèlsina Chianti Classico Riserva 2021

This sangiovese wine is known for its vigour and balance, much like Barella's midfield dynamism.​

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Lautaro Martínez

• Position: Centre forward
• Characteristics: Clinical finisher, agile, and a constant threat in the box.
• Equivalent wine: Masi Costasera Amarone Classico 2019

A rich and powerful wine, embodying Martínez's potent attacking prowess.

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Marcus Thuram

• Position: Centre forward
• Characteristics: Physical, fast, and effective in link-up play.
• Equivalent wine: San Marzano Primitivo di Manduria Sessantanni 2019

A bold and full-bodied wine, reflecting Thuram's strong presence up front.