Pairing Tuscany white and red wines with antipasti at our latest tasting @ IaIa Cristina.
The hit of the evening was Palagetto Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG 2012.
📝 Cherry notes, violets and hint of tobacco complemented with round tannins and balanced acidity!
Georges Vigouroux white wines were presented for the first time in Barcelona @ParkerBCN this summer 2017!
Absolutely everyone loved their new Pigmentum Sauvignon blanc 2016. Classy, fresh and fruity, the best expression of Côte du Gascogne.
Full-bodied Chenin blanc from Châteaux Mercuès 2014 and slightly mineral Chardonnay Albesco 2015 were also highly appreciated!
Best sweet wines paired with exquisite desserts – that is the combination our participants were looking for!
Madeira, Portwine and Jerez in one sweet tasting that included desserts from the Pastry Chef was a unique opportunity on one of the summer evening in Barcelona.
Madeira semi-sweet wine 5 years old was the winner of the degustation for its balance and complexity. Glossy amber color, sweet spices and raisins aromas in the nose. In the mouth, vanilla notes with a slight touch of lemon skin developing to a dominant caramel/sugarcane flavour. Pleasant and round wine that pairs perfectly with honey cake or honey bread.
Some participants, however, have chosen Pedro Jiminez Monteagudo by Delgado Zuleta that was aged 12-14 years through the process of “Soleras and Criaderas” in American oak casks. Complex sweet sherry aromas, some coconut and coffee on the palate in combination with balanced acidity were highly appreciated.
Our afterwork tasting took place on the rooftop terrace of Amister hotel and included 5 exclusive champagnes Premier Cru by Champagne Duménil with cheese pairing.
Absolute favourites of the majority were Brut Grande Reserve and Millésimé 2007. Some other guests loved Brut Rosé and Blanc de Blancs.
We hope these refined champagnes will be available in Barcelona soon!
