The Amalfi Coast in a glass, a simple and refreshing wine from Casa D’Ambra on the island of Ischia, where heroic viticulture is part of the local heritage.
Tag: Wine education
Valpolicella in Rosso: an evening of wine tasting with 3 red wines from Valpolicella
For my second wine tasting event I chose to explore the wine region of Valpolicella in Veneto, Italy. Veneto is … More
Cantina Terlan Chardonnay 2016
Tropical, lively and clean. Translucent straw yellow colour, intense, fresh aromas of tropical fruit such as banana, passion fruit and … More
Speri Amarone Vigneti di Monte Sant’Urbano 2012
A vigorous, bold and rich wine with lush aromas and impactful flavours. Compact garnet colour, complex aromas with a depth … More
Tenuta Sant’Antonio Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso Monte Garbi 2015
Musky maturity and decadent overtones in a wine that’s sultry, soft and smooth. Compact ruby colour with garnet reflections, somewhat … More
Zenato Valpolicella Classico Superiore 2015
Strawberry fields forever, soft rose petals and vibrant simplicity in a wine that’s approachable and at the same time beautifully … More
From physics, to form, to music: A journey into varietal aromas in 3 red wines
Antoine-Laurent de Lavoisier, a French nobleman and scientist from the 18th century known as the father of chemistry, discovered the … More
Castelnau de Suduiraut Sauternes 2009
Vibrant, rich and seductive. An enticing contradiction of sweet and savoury. Luminous and charged golden colour, rich aromas of candied … More
Malamatina Retsina
Uncompromisingly Mediterranean in its rustic simplicity and traditional flare. An antique revival for the wanderlust at heart. Bright straw yellow … More
Bollecine! An evening of wine tasting with three different sparkling wines
“Bollecine” means “bubbles” in Italian. It’s a word Italians use to talk about sparkling wine, like an English speaker would … More
