Blog

The 10 rules for the perfect wine cellar at home
The 10 rules for the perfect wine cellar at home
Realizing the dream of living a passion in your private environment; surprising your partner during a romantic dinner, celebrating a professional achievement investing in an alternative asset, decorating with an unusual and fun piece of furniture: having a personalized wine cellar at home can satisfy…
NOBODY KNOWS ABOUT WINE
NOBODY KNOWS ABOUT WINE
When it comes to wine tasting several factors play a role. A judge’s palate is affected by what she or he had earlier, the time of day, their mood, their emotional conditions, their health, even the weather. Temperature plays a big part. Volatiles in wine…
TOP 5 DOCG MONTEFALCO SAGRANTINO
TOP 5 DOCG MONTEFALCO SAGRANTINO
          Last weekend was all about about Montefalco and Sagrantino red wine. Historically Sagrantino was used primarily for making sweet passito wines, partially drying the grapes to yield a thick, syrupy wine with raisin and blueberry qualities, much like a Recioto della…
BARCELONA, TOP FOOD AND WINE SPOTS
BARCELONA, TOP FOOD AND WINE SPOTS
When visiting Barcelona, food and wine are defInItely highlights. Tapas bar, paella, fish, meat, international food, pizza places..the offer is impressive. My plan included typical catalan dinner the first night, fish the second night and pizza the third ( always fun for an italian to…
The secrets of Cervaro della Sala, the best italian white wine
The secrets of Cervaro della Sala, the best italian white wine
Balance is a key word for wine and to me is the one that represents the most ‘Cervaro della Sala’ 2016 from Castello della Sala-Cantina Antinori. A balance in aromas, between citrus, floral and  mineral flavours,  in taste, between the great acidity, big body and…
Umbria: olio e vino d’eccellenza
Umbria: olio e vino d’eccellenza
Menu speciale a 5 portate con degustazione di oli e vini guidata da sommelier. “La Maschera del Lillotatini”, Tweede Anjeliersdwarsstraat 6-HS,1015NT Amsterdam. Domenica 24 Febbraio alle 7 e 30 80 euro