What Wine Would Each Olympic Sport Be?

Every four years the anticipation of the Olympics sweeps across the world. With the 2024 summer games in full swing, we have been on the edge of our seats watching these athletes compete. It got us thinking if each sport was a wine, which would they be? We rounded up some of our most competitive picks that are going for gold. Even Simone Biles agrees , “A glass of wine never hurts on my day off.”

Gymnastics - Cabreo Il Borgo

Gymnastics is arguably one of the most anticipated Olympic sports and for good reason. Have you seen Simone Biles hit the vault? This sport is comprised of the vault, uneven bars, the balance beam, and the floor exercise. The routines are complex, intense, and insanely impressive when accomplished flawlessly. Cabreo Il Borgo represents a perfect match for gymnastics, characterized by complex and charming aromas, it stands out in a crowd with fresh, crispy fruit, and a silky finish. This wine is a careful blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Sangiovese, which respectively gives softness, strength and elegance in each glass. It is a persistent wine, which is what a gymnast needs to compete at this level to win the gold. 

Tennis - Michele Chiarlo Le Madri Roero Arneis

An intense, vibrant white wine is the perfect match for Olympic Tennis. Highly respected wine critics have called Roero Arneis one of the most delicious white wines from Italy as it is refreshing, clean, and crisp — yet so much more. Arneis has an intense aroma, body, and rich flavors. Michele Chiarlo “Le Madri”  bursts with vibrant aromas of peach, honeydew melon, tropical fruits, acacia flower, and a hint of hazelnut. Just like this wine has intense, vibrant bursts of flavor, the game of tennis also has intense bursts of action. Their hits are clean and crisp just like Roero Arneis. Both will leave you in awe! 

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