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Closings and beginnings
“We are all mortal until the first kiss and the second glass of wine.” – Eduardo Galeano We often think of a new year as the beginning of something new. We think that a new beginning is coming, that we have the chance once again to achieve what we set out to do, to pursue our goals and to try to achieve them. I have long believed that what I want can be easily achieved, although there is no shortcut in this regard and it is often not easy at all. So I chose to eliminate the “easy” part and see what each experience has in store for me. Certainly…
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Autumn vibes and magic with Italian wines
“If we sip the wine, we find dreams coming upon us out of the imminent night” – D. H. Lawrence The most beautiful moments are the ones we share with our loved ones while enjoying a good wine and serving dishes that will delight our taste buds and make us think of the beautiful and sunny Italy. We had the great pleasure to enjoy the wonderful wines belonging to the two wineries, Antonutti and Collefrisio, together with the dishes prepared with passion by chef Antonio, in the Buongiorno – Cucina Fiorentina kitchen. I admit, it was the first time visiting this location I had heard of, but until the moment of the…
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When wine turns from a dream into reality – Tenuta la Riserva
„Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.” Harriet Tubman The most important thing is to believe strongly, with passion in your ideal and your dream, and one day this will surely become a reality. Every moment matters, we must focus on the present in order to develop ourselves and to fulfill our dreams in the future, because we are directly responsible for the road we build in front of us. Thanks to these ideals was born Tenuta La Riserva back in 2008 as a new winery, but with…
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Perseverance and refinement – Antonutti Wines
„When I put my nose in a glass, it’s like tunnel vision. I move into another world, where everything around me is just gone, and every bit of mental energy is focused on that wine.” Robert M. Parker, Jr. Perseverance and refinement – The Antonutti Vines It’s autumn and the holiday smell still floats around me. I’ve waited so long for the holidays and they passed by so quickly … I had so many beautiful moments that I do not know where to start my story from. If I close my eyes I can relive each experience again, I can continue to dream. The most beautiful moments are always accompanied…
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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.…
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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…