When we decided to try Pasquale’s Fatalone, we weren’t aware the estate is part of RAW Wine, and moving around the realm of Natural Wine Guru: Alice Feiring. The aim was to locate a rich Southern Italian, made from organic grapes, that are tended by the owner and winemaker themselves. To our surprise, this uniqueContinue reading “Fatalone, when the casual wine happens to be a grown up”
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Olim Bauda, Piemonte
In 2000 the three current owners, all siblings, decided to revive the estate and re-establish Tenuta Olim Bauda as one of Piedmont’s top producers. The estate is well known for making Barbera in varying styles including the most recent DOCG called Nizza. The vineyards are located in five different Municipalities, each of which has aContinue reading “Olim Bauda, Piemonte”
The soul of Chianti according to Monty Waldin
Elisabetta Fagiuoli comes from a family that has been making wine for more than 300 years with the simple and truthful rules of attention, respect, love, harmony. At Montenidoli she only uses the native vines of her land, following strict organic methods. Cuttings are grinded for the compost that goes back to the vineyards. WildContinue reading “The soul of Chianti according to Monty Waldin”
Montepeloso, Tuscany’s gentle giants
Spending time with Fabio Chiarelotto, a self-taught winemaker and former historian is always a joy. Maybe its his Swiss-Italian background, perhaps his take on life that makes conversation eventful. He bought the 6.5 hectare estate in 1999 with a mere 10,000 Swiss Francs and big support from friends. Looking back today, he says he gambledContinue reading “Montepeloso, Tuscany’s gentle giants”
Montepeloso wine dinner at Appia on June 2nd, 2018
Our friends at Appia will prepare a menu that sings of the Central Italian country side. Start with a special apero (Vernaccia di San Gimignano by Fabio’s friends of Montenidoli), and enjoy his elegant Montepeloso reds with this 4 course menu. Starts 730pm. Seats are thb 2,700++. To book please call 02 261 2056 orContinue reading “Montepeloso wine dinner at Appia on June 2nd, 2018”
Meet Fabio Chiarelotto of Montepeloso, Maremma
According to the Swiss-born winemaker “its easy to produce concentrated wines in such a hot climate…but it’s much harder to achieve elegance and finesse.” And thus a reason to sneak into Fireplace Grill at Inter-Continental Bangkok on June 1st to taste some of his elegant Super Tuscan. Fabio will pour his A Quo 2014, Eneo 2015 and GabbroContinue reading “Meet Fabio Chiarelotto of Montepeloso, Maremma”
Vineyard with a view – Cantine Nervi
There comes a moment in any oenophile’s life, where the meaning of wine is understood. I mean the deep meaning, where a wine touches one’s soul, not just the gustatory pleasures. It could be a Bordeaux, or Burgundy, but certainly a mature wine. For me it has been a 1985 Gaja in 1999. Enjoyed inContinue reading “Vineyard with a view – Cantine Nervi”
Endrici’s Serpaia Morellino di Scansano
Before heading south to Tuscany, the Endrici established one of the oldest wineries in Trentino, northern Italy in 1885. The wines are made at the foothills of the Dolomites where mild Mediterranean climate meets cool air from the Alps. Today, Paolo, the 4th generation, with his wife and two children, both graduates of the prestigiousContinue reading “Endrici’s Serpaia Morellino di Scansano”
Interview Francesco Drusian, Drusian Az. Agr.
Name: Francesco Drusian Winery: Drusian Francesco Az.Agr. Town/Country: Valdobbiadene-Treviso- Italy Which spot in your vineyard is the most special and why? The most Special place for me is the Cartizze. It is unique in the whole world and it gives the upmost expression of Valdobbiadene DOCG, called Cartizze. You have to see and taste itContinue reading “Interview Francesco Drusian, Drusian Az. Agr.”