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Cristal 1996 Champagne Louis Roederer

Andrea Gori — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 11:00:21 +0000

An electric smoky cloud of iodine, spicy citrus, ginger and kumquats, almonds and roasted barley, resin, white pepper, talc invades your nose while a sumptuous yet fresh mouth explores you palate. It just seems out of the fermentation with its positive energy, dynamism, a multi-layer energy and passion with an unprecedented concentration. Camphor vanilla and candied fruit, juicy body, ginger, sweet bacon. Explosive but sometimes he seems to remember also be sweet and kind … I do not know if you‘ve never tasted anything so incredible.
Sly and languid, leaves you fresh and young and yet you have the impression that it will remain young forever, unlike you …

e in italiano suona…

Tensione fumè e nuvola di iodio, agrumato piccante, zenzero e kumquat, mandorla e torrefazione d’orzo , resina, pepe bianco, talco, bocca sontuosa ma freschissima sembra appena uscito dalla fermentazione, energia positiva, dinamismo, un multi strato di energia e passione di concentrazione inaudita. Canfora vaniglia e canditi, corpo succoso, ginger, bacon dolce. Esplosivo e ogni tanto si ricorda di essere anche dolce e gentile…non so se ho mai assaggiato niente di così incredibile.
Ti lascia sornione e languido eppure fresco e giovane e hai l impressione che lo resterà per sempre, al contrario di te…

Cristal 2004 Louis Roederer

Andrea Gori — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 08:53:30 +0000

Its color is the same as dreams at sunset are made of, golden with amber shades. Then you get caught by the citrus from Avize, the seductive minerality of gypsum, as a continuous dance on tiptoe. A touch of camphor follows whispering, and it envelops you without ever overdoing it. Then talc which brings you back to the scents of your childhood, and a rose like in the garden where you stopped thinking. A touch of lavender, a crisp mirabelle and an innocent juicy peach, like the thread of perfume on the pillow next to yours on the bed the very next day you woke up alone. Creamy bubbles, with an almost unheard of mouth feeling, that feeling that tears away all the pain, gives you peace of mind and caresses the spirit. If you stand still you taste stone, a basket full of fruits, and flowers on the field as a downhill path on the edge of a forest in the sun. It ends high but almost resigned, just to let you complete the picture with a part of you.
After all, all of the great masterpieces really require your participation, almost as if to invite you to dance with them, as if they were complete only with you and were designed especially for you.

Not true perhaps, but something we want to believe in, as we believe in dreams.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIsQPdC9YnY

‘Ino in New York for the Pitti Taste 2011 preview on 15 November

Andrea Gori — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 14:42:38 +0000

Taste Firenze sempre più al centro del mondo enogastronomico con addirittura una preview dell’evento ormai classico di Marzo 2011 in quel di New York. Il nostro grandissimo ‘Ino aka Alessandro Frassica stupirà i palati newyorkesi con una serata evento il prossimo 15 novembre a Soho nello stylosissimo ByNewyork …se siete in zona o conoscete qualcuno che abita lì, passate parola…anche perchè non mancheranno vini italiani adatti all’occasione. E anche se mi dicono che sarebbe riservato solo a giornalisti, un saluto potete comunque portaglielo!

I have the pleasure of organizing, on Monday, Nov. 15th at 6,30pm @ BYNEWYORK (the Loft designed by Piero Lissoni, in Soho), a very intimate “italian-style aperitivo” with Dr. RAFFAELLO NAPOLEONE, CEO of Pitti Immagine, to introduce the new 2011 edition of PITTI TASTE (www.pittimmagine.com/it/fiere/taste), the Food Show of Italian Excellences , which will be held in Florence. in March 2011.

PITTI TASTE has become, in the last editions, probably the most exciting “niche” Show in the Italian Food scene, with a very subtle approach also to the cultural and estethical/design values that are related with italian food products. In the occasion, Alessandro Frassica,from ‘INO Firenze will take to New York and prepare his internationally renowned selection of gourmet panini, made with the ingredients coming from a selection of PITTI TASTE exhibitors, paired with some of the best Italian wines and artisanal beers.

I do really hope that you will find it of your interest and you can make it!..

RSVP by Nov. 10th.

Thank you!

Alessandro Grassi,

Managing Director

GRASSI | PARTNERS PR

Milano-Firenze

Mob. +39.335.6114595

E-Mail:alessandro_grassi@grassipartners.com

SKYPE:alexandrograssi

La Top Ten dei vini Toscani…esordio soft su Haidu in inglese

Andrea Gori — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 07:45:39 +0000

Siccome mi piace andare sul tranquillo, ecco che per esordire su Haidu.net mi sono scelto una bella gatta da pelare e ho deciso di pubblicare una mini top ten (ma nella quale sono tutti a parimerito!) dei vini toscani che preferisco e che preferisco consigliare a chi vuole avere un panorama del meglio che abbiamo da offrire.La classifica apparirà anche su un piccolo manuale per i business man americani dal titolo “The 60-Minute Wine MBA” a cura di Roxanne Langer.

Bando alle ciance, adesso eccovi la lista! E prima di massacrare le mie scelte, vi ricordo ancora che si tratta di un piccolo bignami, una specie di vademecum per chi vuole parlare di vino toscano e passare per “cultore” ed espertone senza assaggiare migliaia di vini, diciamo una scorciatoia per manager senza troppo tempo e senza troppi problemi di portafoglio…

An italian volcano in London: Salvo Foti is coming to town tuesday the 8th

Andrea Gori — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 12:00:24 +0000

Not only for the sommeliers of the AIS Uk association but for everyone that loves wine… The man that made the world talk about Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio and the wonderful Etna Terroir from Sicily will be in London on Tuesday th 8th in an event not to be missed! Here’s the details of the masterclass that will be held at the Alba Restaurnt

AIS-UK / SALVATORE FOTI / RISTORANTE ALBA

Tuesday, the 8th of June 2010

I VINI ETNEI E LA COLTIVAZIONE AD ALBERELLO
SALVATORE FOTI MASTERCLASS (FREE)

5.30pm – 7.00pm
CENA (£ 45.00)
7.30pm
Alba Ristorante, 107, Whitecross St. London EC1Y 8JD

MENU
Black pepper seared swordfish carpaccio, “papa al pomodoro” basil
Etna Bianco Bianco di Caselle 2008 Benanti (Carricante)

Sardine “Beccafico” grilled, marinated, pinenuts and rasisins
Etna Bianco Superiore Pietramarina 2005 Benanti (Carricante)

Risotto seppie with orange and lemon zest
Etna Biaco IGT 2004 Il Cantante (Carricante-Grecanico-Minella)

Seared tuna steak with Sicilian caponata
Etna Rosso DOC 2004 Il Cantante (Nerello Macalese-Nerello Cappuccio)

“Sicilian Cassata” sweet ricotta candied fruit chocolate chips, orange blossom essence tuite
“Ferrandes” Passito di Pantelleria DOC 2005 I. Vigneri (Zibibbo)

Caffe’

To register to attend the free Salvatore Foti Masterclass please write to: andrea.ais@hotmail.com

Price for the Dinner is £45 all included
You can book directly with the restaurant at +44 (0) 20 7839 3090.
The premises reserve the right to ask for a credit card details
as cover charge (40% in case of case of cancelations if not made within 48 hours).
For more info e directions, please visit the “Alba” web site albarestaurant .com

Uvaggio Vermentino Lodi AVA 2009 California

Andrea Gori — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 08:00:04 +0000

Pallidissimo ma dal naso ricco di dolce pesca piena, intenso di giglio e gelsomino, rosa, qualche sfumatura agrumata di pompelmo appena accennata. Bocca sapida e con buona struttura, persistenza interessante che mette in luce una bella costruzione con sapidità bella freschezza e note citrine persistenti. Speziatura presente e intrigante.

NB: grande retroetichetta, con la geniale invenzione Vermentino: when Pinot Grigio meets Gruner Veltliner…

Terreno: da tre zone, sciolta sabbioso, medio argilloso e argillo limoso, da 15 mt slm a 22

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhPGhT_cQ9Y

Per chi oggi (giovedì 15) passa per NewYork, Alessandro Frassica e i panini baschi da Txikito!

Andrea Gori — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 22:09:37 +0000

Pan’ino meets meets Pintxoat Txikito!
Thursday April 15th, 6:30pm
Alessandro Frassica from Florence brings his gourmet sandwich approach to Txikito!

“‘ino… what’s it all about?

‘Ino, one of the most interesting novelties in Florence.

‘Ino is a “receptacle of people”, every product will have a tale, made of people, artisanal procedures, ancient rituals, places and traditions. Food and wine are culture, they are part of Italian roots, and good products to eat and drink can stimulate and fulfil our search for pleasure. A moment to rest, an escape from everyday worries through flavours and tastes for our senses, to discover that even a simple “lunch break” can be an experience of life and an opportunity for knowledge.”

In this exciting event, Alessandro will bring to you in an amusing and innovative way the old culinary experience of street food, of stand up eating that does not mean lack of quality in the ingredients or incertainty of their origins.

Alessandro will compose masterful panini from Spanish and locally sourced gourmet ingredients and bring a few of the regional Italian products that he seeks out in Italy. Alex and Eder will compose pintxos, Basque open faced canapes of Italian inspiration.

Special guest appearance by cookbook and travel writer Anya VonBremeson and the Uni Panini from El Quinto Pino.

The cost of the event is $45 per person plus an 18% service fee including sandwiches, beer and wine. There are only 35 spots for this casual and convivial sandwich event, so book early. Payment due in advance by credit card to secure your space.

Please email info@txikitonyc.com to reserve and please provide a contact telephone number for confirmation purposes.

See you there!!
El Quinto Pino is now open for Desayuno (traditional Spanish breakfast),
Monday-Friday from 8am-2pm! Please join us!
EQP
401 W. 24th St. (Just West of 9th Ave)
New York, NY 10011
212.206.6900

And for our English and Londoners readers…a really special wine tasting on Monday 18th January with Selvapiana and Fortediga

Andrea Gori — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 10:00:05 +0000

Even if we are talkin about Tuscan wines, It would be a pleasure to me to be guest of UK sommelier Association in London next week for being by Matteo Brogi in his new restaurant and enjoy the meal he will prepare. And obviously for enjoyng the wine as well in this struggle bettween ChiantiShire and Maremmashire with Selvapiana vs Fortediga…Here’s the full invitation!

Monday January 18, 2010 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
9, Knightbridge Green London SW1 (map)

Ristorante Red Pepper

9, Knightbridge Green London SW1

LibertyWine and AIS UK/UK Sommelier Association is very happy to invite you tothis fantastic dinner, where you’ll have the chance to match classicTuscan food cooked by the chef patron Michele Brogi,

with outstanding wine from Selvapiana and Fortediga producers.

A fantastic tasting where both producers will present a wine each with every dish, like in a match “all’ultimo bicchiere”. Who will win? You decide!

Polenta fritta con fegatini di pollo, salame toscano e guanciale

Fattoria Selvapiana Chianti Rufina DOCG 2008

Fortediga Cabernet/Syrah IGT Maremma Toscana 2007

Pici con la “nana”, (sugo d’anatra)

Fortediga Sodamagri Syrah IGT Maremma Toscana 2005

Arista condita alla contadina con patate arrosto e fagioli all’uccelletto

Fattoria Selvapiana “Bucerchiale” Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG 2006

Millefoglie con crema chantilly alla Fiorentina e scaglie di cioccolato fondente

Fattoria Selvapiana Vino Passito 2003

Fortediga “Trama” Traminer Vendemmia Tardiva 2006

Caffe e servizio

Price for the event is £40 all included

You can book directly with the restaurant at +44 (0)20 7225 2238.

The premises reserve the right to ask for a credit card details as cover charge (25% in case of case of cancelations if not made within 48 hours). For more info e directions, please visit the “Red Pepper” web site redpepper-restaurant.com.

If you go there, say hello to Matteo , Marco, Valentina and Andrea Rinaldi for me!

Wine for hope award: dr Fred Raleigh by Burde with “his” Soldera Pegasos 2005

Andrea Gori — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 22:10:14 +0000

Last friday dr. Fred Raleigh, winner of the prize for the Wine for Hope Raffle Xmas 2008 edition, was at dinner by Burde! Pleasant evening (or so I think) for him and his wife with a lot of small talk about Italy, italians, Florence and Tuscany, and how surreal life can be when you find yourself miles away from your house in California for having won a raffle…And obviously we spoke about Pegasos 2005 by Soldera that was paired with the menu, soft, pure, almost sweet and delicate, truly Sangiovese, and truly MAGIC!

See you soon Fred!

And the winner is…Dr. Fred Raleigh!

Andrea Gori — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 08:57:59 +0000

Compliment to Mr who amongst the 14 people that choose a dinner at my restaurant as the prize for the Menu for Hope Raffle for Christmas! Today VInography, the world’s most influential and famous wine blog, present all the results of the christmas lottery…

This year we raised $62,206.86 that will be useful in helping the village of Lesotho in Africa and other communities. Alder Yarrow will contact the winner over the weekend with instructions on how he can claim the prize.

Just wondering if the winner would really come here in Florence for the full experience (diiner for two person with wine pairing lesson) or he would “simply” request the Soldera Pegasus 2005 bottle to fly over the ocean…

Until next year!