Stories and Wines
The world of wine and gastronomy meets here. Tastings, wine festivals, unique pairings, but also original recipes and cocktails – all presented in a relaxed and friendly way. At ibmagazine.ro we treat wine and food not just as a taste, but as a cultural experience. From local wineries in Romania and Croatia, to award-winning international wines, we show you how every glass and every plate has a story.
Ambiance, delicacies and wine
“The idea is not to live forever, it is to create something that will.” – Andy Warhol The cold winter evenings surprise us with beautiful moments in a pleasant ambience. We are talking about those moments when we manage to detach ourselves after a tiring week, to stop running and make time for ourselves. I like to enjoy tasty dishes, and if these dishes are accompanied by good wines, the evening will definitely be a success. I like to discover every time what the master chef manages to create on the plate. I like to explore flavors and textures and I am truly open to culinary suggestions with good wine pairings.…
Wine year in review
When I look back on the past year, I can’t help but think of all the moments that have left their mark on our lives, beautiful moments or not, which are a set of memories as we would never have expected to have. When I returned from Austria in March and all the madness started, I would not have thought that 2020 will be a completely different year, a year that will mark our existence and that we will definitely talk about for years to come. I think the hardest moment for me was not to have the freedom to see my friends and family, to participate in the beloved…
Collefrisio – the story of extraordinary wines
Somewhere towards the end of June we participated in two absolutely sensational wine tastings. One of these tastings took place at Top Drinks in Cluj-Napoca, a location recognized for this kind of wine events, the stars of the evening being of course the wines of the Collefrisio winery. It happens many times that we emotionally attach ourselves to the wines we have the opportunity to taste. For me, the story of these wines is very important I want to know the details of their journey from the grapes to the vines and until we get this magical liqueur that delights our taste buds. This is also the reason why, in…
About magic words and liqueurs – Gramma Wines
“Wine is one of the most civilized things in the world and one of the most natural things of the world that has been brought to the greatest perfection, and it offers a greater range for enjoyment and appreciation than, possibly, any other purely sensory thing.” ― Ernest Hemingway A unique experience is the basis for some memories among special people. Special moments deserve to be told, so that those who hear them feel that they live those stories, even if they were not there. As Ernest Hemingway said, wine is the natural thing brought to the stage of perfection, but also the one that offers an absolutely unique sensory experience. His purpose is to translate…
Joie de Vivre Fiesta with Christophe Chapillon
Last week I had the great pleasure of attending an event that will last for a long time in my mind. I had the opportunity of tasting for the first time a series of Spanish wines in a most extraordinary setting, a downtown restaurant-pub People (definitely a place you must visit). It was a unique experience. I expected it to be an exciting event but to be honest I did not expect to be so impressed by the location and the people there. The wines were presented by Cristophe Chapillon, the owner and winemaker of Chapillon, who, through Vlad Bibolar from HappyWines launched its range of Spanish wines in Romania. We tasted…
People – about ambiance, perfection and superlative gourmet
I was telling you the other day about our extraordinary experience at People Pub – a chic and very welcoming place. I want to expand the article a bit and tell you about the dishes we tasted a few days ago, about the friendly atmosphere and about the wonderful people who make this place special for those who want to have a tailored culinary experience. After a successful event, Joie de Vivre Fiesta, where we had the opportunity to taste the wines of Cristophe Chapillon and taste the dishes of the People Pub kitchen, we returned here for an evening with friends, this time with romanian wines and of course dishes…
Vinalia – Conacul din Ceptura, un colț de rai descoperit de curând
„[I]t is the wine that leads me on, the wild wine that sets the wisest man to sing at the top of his lungs, laugh like a fool – it drives the man to dancing… it even tempts him to blurt out stories better never told.” ― Homer, The Odyssey Cum să trăiești la superlativ într-un colț de rai descoperit de curând Dacă ar fi să aleg între orice băutură (includ aici și apa) și un pahar de vin bun aș alege categoric vinul. Licoarea magică care îți desfată papilele gustative este menită să ne ofere o incursiune în minunata lume a strugurilor, să-i aflăm secretele de la bob până la produsul finit. Când…
