MARCHESI ANTINORI TIGNANELLO 2013, TOSCANA IGT, ITALY

MARCHESI ANTINORI TIGNANELLO 2013, TOSCANA IGT, ITALY

REGION: Toscana

GRAPE VARIETY: 80% Sangiovese, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon & 5% Cabernet Franc

TASTING NOTES: An intense ruby red in color with purple highlights, the 2013 Tignanello shows a nose of great red fruit intensity along with highly pleasurable notes of vanilla, chocolate, and leather from the well balanced contribution and fusion of the aromas of the oak. The spicy and balsamic sensations which give additional complexity are also quite important. The wine is ample and enveloping on the palate with supple tannins and a savory freshness which fully respects the character and personality of the Sangiovese grape. The balance between acidity and tannins is excellent, and the finish and aftertaste are of a lovely length and persistence.

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MOUTON CADET RÉSERVE SAUTERNES 2012, BORDEAUX, FRANCE

MOUTON CADET RÉSERVE SAUTERNES 2012, BORDEAUX, FRANCE

REGION: Bordeaux

GRAPE VARIETY: 75% Sémillon, 23% Sauvignon Blanc & 2% Muscadelle

TASTING NOTES: Bright gold in color. The nose opens on yellow fruit (peach, mirabelle), then goes on with airing to develop an attractive aromatic complexity on notes of bergamot, gentle spice and quince.

From a powerful, refined attack, the wine expresses crystallised quince and mirabelle jam flavours enhanced with a fresh touch of bergamot. On the finish, the wine’s sweetness and power bring a balance typical of Sauternes.

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QUERCIABELLA CAMARTINA 2010, TOSCANA IGT, ITALY

QUERCIABELLA CAMARTINA 2010, TOSCANA IGT, ITALY

REGION: Toscana

GRAPE VARIETY: 70% Cabernet Sauvignon & 30% Sangiovese

TASTING NOTES: This elegantly structured wine opens with aromas of ripe black fruit, cedar, leather and a whiff of exotic spice. The firm palate delivers ripe black cherry, plum, coffee, grilled herb and ground clove alongside firm but polished tannins.

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PIGHIN PINOT GRIGIO D.O.C. 2015, FRIULI GRAVE, ITALY

PIGHIN PINOT GRIGIO D.O.C. 2015, FRIULI GRAVE, ITALY

 REGION: Fruili

 GRAPES: Pinot Grigio

TASTING NOTES: Straw yellow with lightly amber-coloured tinges. The wine displays fruity and floral aromas of banana, pineapple and wisteria flowers. Persistent, excellent body and balance.

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MARCHESI DI BAROLO GAVI DI GAVI D.O.C.G. 2014, PIEDMONTE, ITALY

MARCHESI DI BAROLO GAVI DI GAVI D.O.C.G. 2014, PIEDMONTE, ITALY

REGION: Piedmonte

GRAPE VARIETY: Cortese 100%

TASTING NOTES: Tenuous straw-yellow color with greenish reflections. An intense and fine odor with persistent fruity and flowery scents similar to those of golden apples and green almonds as well as a clean aroma of chamomile flowers. The flavor is full-bodied and remarkably sapid, balanced, harmonious and persistent.

Bottle - Gavi di Gavi

IL POGGIONE BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO D.O.C.G. 2011, MONTALCINO, ITALY

IL POGGIONE BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO D.O.C.G. 2011, MONTALCINO, ITALY

REGION: Montalcino

GRAPE VARIETY: 100% Sangiovese

TASTING NOTES: Ruby red in color, with a very intense, persistent nose and with red fruit notes. Warm, balanced flavour with velvet-smooth tannins.

Brunello is the prince of Montalcino wines, produced exclusively from Sangiovese grapes picked by hand from the oldest vines in the farm.

2011 IL Poggione Brunello

 

 

ALLEGRINI CORTE GIARA SOAVE 2012, VENETO, ITALY

ALLEGRINI CORTE GIARA SOAVE 2012, VENETO, ITALY

REGION: Veneto

GRAPE VARIETY:  80% Garganega & 20% Chardonnay

TASTING NOTES: Fairly intense straw yellow with green highlights. This classic Veronese white wine is striking for its fresh and inviting breadth of aromas, sketched out with wild flowers and white peaches, and vibrant, vegetal notes. On the palate, the wine is fresh and simple with a supple body, dry and smoothly rounded.

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Aspri Spirits Celebrates the Ultimate Italian Legend with APEROL Spritz Sunday Brunch

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Aspri Spirits Celebrates the Ultimate Italian Legend with APEROL Spritz Sunday Brunch
~India gets famous premium taste~
29th January 2017, Mumbai – Aspri Spirits, leading importers and distributors of some of the finest brands in the world of Wines and Spirits hosted an exclusive APEROL Sunday Brunch at Olive Bar & Kitchen in Mumbai for Media, PR, Influencers and Socialites.
Many known faces from Bollywood and Television attended the Brunch with friends and family. Seen were Designer Narendra Kumar Ahmed, Fahad Samar, Kishen Mulchandani, Bollywood Photographer Jitu Savlani, Ash Chandler, Singer Anaida, Designer Amy Billimoria with Farzad Billimoria , Bollywood Fashion Stylist Eshaa Amiin, Designer Kristy de Cunha, Designer Nidhi Munim, Celebrity Makeup Artist Clint Fernandes, Singer Shibani Kashyap, Actress Neelima Azmi to name a few.

True to the Invite Dress Code, all guests turned up in Brunch Wear with a “Hint of Orange”. The venue set up at Olive Bar and Kitchen was done keeping in mind that Aperol is an Orange Aperitif. Tables were set with boxes of Orange, the exclusive Aperol Bar had a nice international feel and rustic orange look and feel of Brand.
The afternoon commenced with exclusive Aperol cocktails like the iconic global Aperol SPRITZ which is made by mixing 3 Parts Prosecco, 2 parts Aperol and 1 Part Soda in a white wine glass full of ice and garnished with a slice of orange.

Aperol Spritz is the ultimate summer drink, bright orange in colour and light and refreshing in nature, it is the perfect accompaniment to social get-togethers with friends. There were other Aperol cocktails on the menu for the guests like Aperol Seltz, Aperol Sour On The Rocks and Aperol On The Rocks

About Aperol
Aperol was launched in 1919 at the Padua International Fair. Created by the Barbieri brothers, Aperol soon became one of the Italians’ favourite liqueur. It is light on alcohol at only 11 per cent by volume and 15 per cent by volume in France and Germany, but has a rich, complex taste deriving from the infusion of a blend of high-quality herbs and roots. The original recipe has remained unchanged and a secret to this day. Aperol is a lively drink that evokes the Italian lifestyle, from the aperitif hour to an evening in the piazza (square). Sunny and best enjoyed with friends, the unique Aperol taste is deliciously Italian but with a totally international appeal.

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Aperol Spritz is #1 consumed cocktails in Italy. It is made by mixing two parts Aperol with three parts prosecco and one part soda in a wine glass filled with ice and garnished with a slice of orange; light, sparkling and refreshing, Aperol Spritz is the ideal drink for every social occasion. It can be enjoyed before lunch or dinner as a true Italian apéritif, as a lighter option at an after-work get-together with colleagues and friends or as an accompaniment with food. Aperol Spritz has fast become a cult drink outside of Italy, extending to neighbouring European countries and even cross continent.

About ASPRI
Aspri Spirits Pvt. Ltd. was established in 2004. The company today represents some of the finest brands in the world of Wines and Spirits and is one of the leading players in the imported alcoholic beverage segment. The company with its commitment to ensure highest quality standards focuses on the sales, marketing and distribution of its diverse portfolio and is dedicated to building premium international brands in travel retail and domestic markets across South Asia.

Glenmorangie Introduces Bacalta, The 8th Release Of The Private Edition Series

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We had the pleasure of celebrating the global launch of the Glenmorangie Bacalta at a well crafted, beautiful lunch and tasting at the Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai. Inspired by long sunny days on the island of Madeira, ‘Bacalta’ translates to ‘baked’ in Scottish Gaelic. It is the 8th release of The Glenmorangie Private Edition, an award winning range that provides an annual opportunity for whiskey connoisseurs and aficionados to experience rare and intriguing single malts. Some of the previous releases include Glenmorangie Finealta; Glenmorangie Ealanta and the Glenmorangie Milsean among others.

The lunch was a grand but very intimate affair, cured hamachi fillets paired with Glenmorangie The Original and 36 hours sous-vide lamb paired with Glenmorangie The Lasanta.  The Original surrounds you with mandarin, lemon and peach ripening in the sun with the scent of vanilla ice cream and wild mint. Like the most delicious dessert menu imaginable, The Lasanta teases the senses with chocolate covered raisins, honeycomb and smooth caramel toffee. Just before dessert was served we moved to a more serious set up for a  virtual tasting with Dr. Bill Lumsden, Director of Distilling & Whiskey creation. The thought of four countries coming together on a virtual chat platform to unravel the Bacalta and compare the trio of single malts was intriguing. With an audience from Australia, Hong Kong and India, Dr Lumsden joined us from Scotland.

Dr. Lumsden oversees the creation of Glenmorangie single malt whiskey that originates in the Highlands of Scotland. He is regarded as a pioneer of innovation in the malt whiskey industry and travels the world searching for the best oak casks that will complement Glenmorangie’s whiskies and impart unique characteristics all on their own.

As we moved from The Original to The Lasanta to Bacalta the tasting got more powerful and concentrated. Glenmorangie has been long renowned for its expertise in cask management. That’s their top priority. In 1987, the Distillery pioneered a process called extra-maturation, now widely used in the industry. Extra-matured whiskey is first matured in ex-bourbon casks, and then transferred into ex-wine casks where it spends more time building layers of flavour.

In the case of Glenmorangie Bacalta, every step of this extra-maturation was special. The casks were created particularly for extra maturation; they were heavily toasted to ensure the finest flavours would emerge. They were filled with specifically sourced Malmsey Madeira on the island and baked by the heat of the sun for two years! The casks were then emptied and transported to Scotland and filled with specially selected Glenmorangie whiskey, already matured in ex-bourbon barrels, to create the glorious Glenmorangie Bacalta.

This whiskey is connoisseurs’ delight, fragrant honey, ripe apricots and sweet white chocolate aromas with the taste of mint toffee with baked fruits, marzipan, caramelized oranges and dates. The finish is rich and syrupy with more caramelized citrus and creamy fudge.

Dr Bill’s easy words to end the tasting describe the Bacalta immaculately ‘For years I had longed to create the best Madeira-finished whiskey possible. Glenmorangie Bacalta is a burst of sunshine in a glass’.

Celebrating India’s Finest 2017

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All Things Nice hosted the 5th edition of ‘Celebrating India’s Finest’, an evening recognizing winners of the ‘Indian Wine Consumer Choice Awards’ held in January. Celebrating India’s Finest was presented by Liebherr and HT 48 Hours in association with lifestyle partner Living Foodz on at Sofitel Mumbai BKC Friday, February 17th 2017

Wineries showcased their winning wines along with their entire portfolio to an audience of absolute wine enthusiasts. Approximately 200 guests including members of All Things Nice, winery owners, ATMA supporters, consulate members, chefs, restaurateurs & hoteliers and professionals from the wine fraternity were seen enjoying the wines on display. Guests enjoyed a free flow of every type and style of wine produced in India. From full bodied reds to fruity whites and dessert wines, there was something for every palate.

Sommelier & CEO Nikhil Agarwal, All Things Nice said “The 5th edition of Celebrating India’s Finest was the biggest that we have put together so far. We had wonderful partners and I’m happy that our guests enjoyed the width of quality wines produced in India.”

Delectable appetizers carefully curated by Living Foodz Chef Rakhee Vaswani in association with Sofitel Mumbai BKC made the night a truly indulgent experience. Guests sipped and savoured your favourite wines in beautiful glassware by Spiegelau. The night was filled with fantastic wine, great food and fabulous company.

Biswajit Chakraborty, General Manager, Sofitel Mumbai BKC said, “Sofitel Mumbai BKC is pleased to have hosted ‘Celebrating India’s Finest’, an occasion that honoured and rewarded, the best of the wineries from ‘The Indian Wine Consumer’s Choice Awards’. We are proud to host a magnificent portfolio of wine winners and wine connoisseurs from across India. In fact, Sofitel Mumbai BKC houses the only wine tower in the city with an array of 800 wines.”

Wining Wineries That Participated

  1. Charosa Vineyards
  2. Good Drop Wine Cellars
  3. Myra Vineyards
  4. Nine Hills
  5. Reveilo Wines
  6. Sula Vineyards
  7. York Winery
  8. Grover Zampa Vineyards
  9. Oakwood Winery
  10. Soma Vineyards

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