If you are like me, opening a new bottle of wine is akin to going on an adventure. Not really knowing what to expect at the outset, full of new discoveries at every corner and certainly eye-opening.
Today, 2 beautiful discoveries at #VinitalyAcademy in Verona... Montalbera L'Accento Ruché di Castagnole Monferrato 2013 & Donnafugata Kabir Moscato di Pantelleria 2013...
Read MoreSome will say that, on this trip, I spend way too much attention to Torrontés with regards to my exam as the likeliness
Well, I will say that sometimes, we must mix business with pleasure to keep the passion going! As I mentioned in a previous post, I am not ashamed to say that I love the grape. This tasting was worth the time & resources as I discovered my top favorite after tasting and tasting a innumerable amount, most, frankly disappointing.
This flight,
Last week, I took advantage of a very nice wine shop, Pain et Vin, in the Palermo Viejo Barrio of Buenos Aires to stock up on wine so that I can continue my tasting practice... Here, I make a comparison between a Malbec and a Cabernet Sauvignon from the same vintage & producer...
Read MoreVerona is such a romantic city. Nor only it is where the story of Romeo & Juliet unfolded, it is also where each year Vinitaly, the largest wine fair in the world, is held. Readers of this blog will know that wine for me is about emotions. And what better way to fill up in emotions that to kick start the fair with Operawine showcasing the best of what Italy has too offer?
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