The wedding of Viviana and Gianmarco becomes a true food and wine experience

They live in London, yet their story carries the scent of Italy. Marco and Viviana, both flight attendants, met among the clouds and found their bond within the walls of a shared flat in the British capital. What began as simple cohabitation gradually turned, evening after evening, into the most important flight of their lives. It all started one evening, almost as a game. Marco invited Viviana to dinner, relying on the memory of taste: a perfectly executed ragù, just like at home. But it was the choice of wine that revealed the soul of the couple. Marco uncorked a Pinotage, a bold and unusual South African red born from the union of Cinsault and Pinot Noir. A wine for the few, chosen instinctively. Just like them. When Marco and Viviana shared this detail during our first call, I paused for a moment. As a sommelier, I know how rare it is to hear Pinotage mentioned so naturally. Marco, a true Genoese gourmet deeply in love with Italian cuisine, spoke of it as one would speak of an old friend. In less than half an hour, wine had become our shared language. It was immediately clear that we were not simply designing a wedding; we were shaping a sensory experience around their essence. Marco and Viviana were searching for the perfect balance between simplicity, meticulous attention to detail and warmth. They wanted an event that spoke of them — of shared time, of nature, and of a table able to welcome emotions. From that dinner in London to May 25, 2025, the thread was never broken. Together, we created an elegant yet never contrived food and wine experience, celebrating the couple’s passion for authentic flavors. The bespoke wine pairing completed the narrative, with a selection of labels that, just like that first Pinotage, managed to surprise and bring their guests together.