In 2009, you both graduated from Colgate, not knowing what the future would hold – whether it would tear you apart or bring you closer, but you were determined to find out together.

Continuing the theme of graduation, it’s time to graduate to the major players. In Italian wine, that means Piedmont. Barbaresco is known as the “Queen of Italian Wine,” and, well, it’s safe to assume that Melissa will have well established herself as Queen of the household by 2025. And Kevin will have graduated to acceptance.

Nebbiolo, and Barbaresco in particular, is deceptively light in color, and may even seem light on entry, but brings with it a deep, earthy complexity, especially if you’re willing to give it some paitence. Which is probably just what your relationship will need at this point.

Pair with: pork roast, mushrooms (truffles!), hearty chicken