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A Preview of 2009 World Gourmet Summit Article by Daniel Lim Photos: Jeri Soh (Jericho Photography), and Eric Lim (LightTalks). Above: The Press Conference As [...]
Chianti & Chianti Classico Wine Style: Medium in body, the grape typically carries strong tannin, high acidity and flavors of herbs and cherries. Chiantis are usually fruitier, light ruby to garnet colored. Flavors: Origin: Tuscany in Italy Found: Italy only Chianti: A blend of Italian red and white grapes, produced in Tuscany in northeastern Italy. The major component is [...]
Castello di Cacchiano Tuscany in Italy Above: Winery Images courtesy of wine lover Jeremie Valdez. Above: Mr. Michael Quick, export manager, posing for us us at FHA 2008 in Singapore. Above: the wines of Castello di Cacchiano, lined up in front of our lens. This ancient 12th century estate is located in the south of Chianti Classico, in [...]
Agricoltori del Geografico Tuscany in Italy Above: The entrance and vineyard of Geografico. The Italian word, Montegiachi is named after an ancient agricultural estate, owned for more than six centuries by the noble family Cinughi de Pazzi from Siena. Today, Carlo Salvadori, assisted by Marco Toti, Lorenzo Landi, and Lorenzo Lelli, oversees the estate. Covering some 571 hectares with [...]
Castello Vicchiomaggio Tuscany in Italy Above: The estate, vineyards, fermentation, cellar and barrel room of Castello Vicchiomaggio. Castello Vicchiomaggio dates back to the 5th century, when it was called Vicchio dei Longobardi. Since 1964, the Matta family, whose owners John Matta and wife Paolo continued to oversee their charge since 1982, continues to manage its family run [...]
Fattoria Casa Sola Tuscany, in Italy Above: The estate images; from building to vineyards to cellar room. Images are supplied and courtesy of winery. Above: Mr. Matteo Gambaro, whom we met at FHA 2008, as he spent his time and generous pours with the Editor @ 酒 Jiuwine.com. This is a 120 hectares estate located near the town [...]
Chianti Classicos & Consorzio del Vino Chianti Classico Above: The iconic Gallo Nero (Black Rooster) sign at Gaiole in Chianti, Tuscany. Above: (From left to right) Simone Fabbrini and Daniele Rosellini representing the Consorzio as seen in the above picture. Consorzio del Vino Chianti Classico We were pleased to meet both Simone Fabbrini and Daniele Rosellini (Technical) (as [...]