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Organic red 🍷 from Romania 🇷🇴 from Domeniile Franco-Române, 2021 vintage blend of Fetească Neagră 60 % + Merlot 40 % from the Dealu Mare regionc aged 18 months in oak … shows aromas of plum, cherry, forest berries, (mix of red/black ) with some sweet spices and oak aromas, fig and dried raisin, on the palette is it has smooth tannins, while the acidity is balancing well the warmth of the alcohol, nice finish on plum and sweet spices ! Cheers 🍷 soon available on the SAQ IP website by the bottle ! • • • • #redwine #merlot #feteascaneagra #vinuri #vinuriromanesti #organicwine #vinuribio #vinuribune #dealumare #romanianwine #winetime #winegeek #winelover #winebottle #wineblogger #winereview #mtlwine #saq
Smoked meat poutine 🍟 + Rosso di Montalcino 🍷 … i chose this pairing for Italian Wines & Global Flavours … it’s a famous Montréal dish, it’s rich, salty, fatty, heavy … combines well with the Rosso di Montalcino with aromas of just ripe red fruit, smoky, balsamic, dried herbs, while on the palate it has firm tannins and refreshing acidity that can slice through the fatty rich dish! If you visit Montréal you definitely have to try it out ! • • • • #mtlfoodie #mtleats #poutine #smokedmeat #smokedmeatpoutine #wine #redwine #wineblogger #mtlwine #rossodimontalcino #italianwine #foodandwine #sommlife #winegeek #winelover #foodiesunday
I always open a bottle of Castel Vlădoianu Fetească Neagră on special occasions, it is a wine that i enjoy and appreciate a lot. 🍷 The 2019 vintage even more since it’s the year I visited them with a group of Canadian sommeliers/jurnalists, t
I always open a bottle of Castel Vlădoianu Fetească Neagră on special occasions, it is a wine that i enjoy and appreciate a lot. 🍷 The 2019 vintage even more since it’s the year I visited them with a group of Canadian sommeliers/jurnalists, that really enjoyed our wines,food and culture. The Feteascā Neagră is one of the oldest grapes in our country and has its roots around the modern region of Molodva,northeastern Romania. I find it truly expresses itself on the hills around Castel Vladoianu, next to Cotnari village where it is cooler than the southern parts of the country and especially this parcel of has some altitude, great draining soils that allow a long ripening season. The wine shows a bright ruby color, on the nose the typical ripe sour cherry, plum, forest berries followed by the well integrated sweet spices, smoky, vanilla from the oak barrel aging and just a touch of tertiary fig and liquorice. On the palete it’s balanced (due to the cooler climate and longer ripening season) it has only 13.5 % and good levels of acidity, creating the backbone for an elegant wine that has the potential to age ! With the southern regions of Romania being very hot, especially in ‘19, cooler regions like Cotnari show the potentials and true expression of this grape, avoiding overly alcoholic and cooked fruit aromas in the wine ! Cheers 🍷 • • • • #romanianwine #feteascaneagra #cotnari #vinuri #vinuribune #vinuriromanesti #mtlwine #wineblogger #winegeek #winetime #romania #tastewine #drinkwine #sommlife #winetime #degustaredevin #indigenousgrapes #localwines
Wine suggestion🍷: Fattoria Montellori Moro 2019, 13.5% , 18.20$ SAQ ! 📍Tuscany, mostly clay soils with 150m altitude 🍇 Sangiovese 70%, Cabernet Sauvignon 20% Merlot 10% 🍷 Ruby with garnet hues, on the nose red cherry, plum, dried herbs, balsamic notes, refreshing acidity, firm ripe tannins Pairings: 🍝 🍕 🥩🥘🌮 On a personal level, i really enjoyed the refreshing style, medium abv % and vibrant acidity that makes it versatile for food pairing, especially with foods that have tomato sauce , all at an affordable price under 20$ ! • • • • • #winegeek #winereview #winesuggestions #winelover #winetime #wineblogger #mtlwine #italianwine #vinoitaliano #sangiovese #vino #redwine #winemontreal #lasaq #somm #sommlife #sommelier
The most important reason why i miss summer … is bbq steaks and good wine ! We started with a local white wine from Cantina d’Oka , followed by the Undicicomuni Barolo 2018 … what i call a perfect day ! 🍷 🥩 always fun to cook with @r1echo • • • • • #winelover #steaklover #steaks #barolo #whitewine #redwine #foodie #winegeek #wineblogger #foodblogger #mtldrinks #mtleats #mtlwine #delicious #yummy #foodandwine #bbq
One of my favourite vertical tasting of 2024 was at @serve_winery 🇷🇴 showing us the potential of aging for the Fetească Neagră 🍇 • • • • • #vinuri #vinuriromanesti #vinuribune #feteascaneagra #romanianwine #winesofromania #winetime #winegeek #winelover #sommlife #sommelier #mtlwine #winetasting
Choosing the Right Pinot Noir: Cooler vs. Warmer Climate ! 🍇 🍷Maculan Pinot Noir - Veneto Italy 🇮🇹 moderate climate, volcanic soils - just ripe red berries, 13% abv refreshing acidity 🍷Domeniile Franco-Romane - Dealu Mare Romania 🇷🇴 hot continental climate, clay-limestone soils - jammy strawberry, plum, 14.9% abv, medium + rich body 🍇 Pinot Noir, a light red wine that originated in Burgundy, France and is now grown around the world. We discuss how to choose between a Pinot Noir from a cooler climate versus a warmer climate based on the alcohol content, and provide tasting notes for examples from the Veneto region of Italy and Romania. • • • • • #PinotNoir #pinotnero #WineRegions #CoolerClimate #WarmerClimate #Veneto #Romania #LightRedWines #winelover #wineblogger #winegeek #mtlwine #winetime #winetasting #vinuri #vinuriromanesti #dealumare
Wine glass review : “ Riedel Superleggero Bordeaux Grand Cru vs Riedel Wine Wings Cabernet Sauvignon “ - Supperleggero Bordeaux Grand Cru 79$ : classy design, very light , ehances the darker fruit, smoky /earthy aromas —> suggested for fancy dinners - Wine Wings Cabernet Sauvignon 55$ : wider at the bottom, creates more contact between wine and oxygen, opens up the red fruit, floral and herbaceous aromas —> suggested for wine lovers/ wine geeks Overall i really enjoy tasting wines from these 2 glasses, not only the grapes they are designed for, i definitely recommend them if you have the budget ! • • • • #wineglass #wineglassreview #riedel #riedelglass #superleggero #winewings #riedelsuperleggero #riedelwinewings #bordeauxblend #cabernetsauvignon #winegeek #winelover #wineblogger #mtlwine #mtlmoments
Starting the year with a classic 🍷 left bank blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon + 40 % Merlot - Château Laffitte-Carcasset Saint-Estèphe 2019 🇫🇷 … powerful, yet very elegant …mix of red and black fruit , peppery, sweet spic
Starting the year with a classic 🍷 left bank blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon + 40 % Merlot - Château Laffitte-Carcasset Saint-Estèphe 2019 🇫🇷 … powerful, yet very elegant …mix of red and black fruit , peppery, sweet spices, vanilla, oak, cedar, graphite,leather… balanced structure, between the refreshing acidity, ripe firm tannins and alcohol… decant before service and don’t forget to cool it down! This wine is very rich and has aging potential, 12 months oak aging (45% new) and the addition of 40 % merlot makes it more round and enjoyable in youth! • • • • #bordeauxwine #saintestephe #cabernetsauvignon #merlot #leftbank #frenchwine #vinfrancais #mtlwine #wineblogger #montrealwinedrinker #mtldrinks #winetime #winelover #winegeek #sommelier #sommlife #vinrouge
🥂🍾 Sparkling wine suggestion : Ferghettina Franciacorta Saten Brut 2020 🇮🇹 … 100% Chardonnay, hand harvested, 36 months of aging, dosage 6g/l… smooth/silky perlage …ripple apples, peachy, floaral and subltle almonds, rich and refreshing for only 47$ at SAQ ! • • • • • #franciacorta #sparkling #traditionalmethod #chardonnay #saten #mtlwine #bubbles #sparkling #italianwine #italiansparklingwine #winetime #bubbles #mousse #vino #bolice #spumante #mtlwine
Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas 🎄 🎅🏻 and a Happy New Year ! 🍷🥂… positive mindset and more smiles in 2025 ! Drink responsibly and enjoy the wine with your loved ones ! • • • • #christmas #winelover #winegeek #cheer
Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas 🎄 🎅🏻 and a Happy New Year ! 🍷🥂… positive mindset and more smiles in 2025 ! Drink responsibly and enjoy the wine with your loved ones ! • • • • #christmas #winelover #winegeek #cheers #mtlwine #montrealwine #vinuri #vins #vinuribune #winetime
What will you be enjoying for the Holidays? 🎄 🍷 🥂 🥃 Photo by @snapmtl 📷 • • • • #winelover #mtlwine #winegeek #winetasting #wineglass #mtlmoments #mtldrinks #wine #sommelier #sommlife #winetime #winemontreal
What will you be enjoying for the Holidays? 🎄 🍷 🥂 🥃 Photo by @snapmtl 📷 • • • • #winelover #mtlwine #winegeek #winetasting #wineglass #mtlmoments #mtldrinks #wine #sommelier #sommlife #winetime #winemontreal
Have you ever been to a wine bar/store in a fortress? Stumbled across the Enoteca di Fortezza di Montalcino 🍷🇮🇹 great wines and such a great view of the region from the top ! • • • • • #winebar #winestore #enoteca #italy #tuscany #italianwine #italianwinelover #italianwineambassador #via #wineblogger #mtldrinks #winetourism #premiumwines #finewine #luxurywine #luxurytravel #lifestyle #winegeek #sommelier #sommlife
🥩 🍷 The key to man’a heart is a good steak and a great wine … the earthy/balsamic notes/lively acidity/firm tannins paired very well with the rich/flavourful/fatty steak ! P.S. 2019 was a great vintage for Brunello di Montalcino, great fruit concentration/structure … these wine will age for a long time ! • • • • #winegeek #winelover #steaklover #brunellodimontalcino #brunello #sangiovese #nystrip #foodie #mtlwine #mtleats #wineblogger #sommlife #sommelier #winetime #wineglass #steaks #redwine #vinorosso
One of those memorable wines “Sandrone - Barolo Cannubis Boschis 2003 “ … this wine shows lots of fruit concentration, lively acidity and well integrated tannins, very complex on the nose with dried cranberry, dried cherry, dried r
One of those memorable wines “Sandrone - Barolo Cannubis Boschis 2003 “ … this wine shows lots of fruit concentration, lively acidity and well integrated tannins, very complex on the nose with dried cranberry, dried cherry, dried roses, balsamic , earthy smoky notes, dried tobbaco leaf … paired amazingly with the lamb … grazie @caravaggiowine 🍷🇮🇹 • • • • #winelover #barolo #barolo2003 #italianwine #italinwineambassador #vino #vinorosso #vinoitaliano #mtlwine #vinuri #vinurbune #mtldrinks #sommelier #sommlifestyle #wineblogger #winetasting #foodandwine
EN- It is always a privilege to share my expertise on Romania 🇷🇴 as a wine-producing country and to introduce future sommeliers to the diversity of its wine regions and indigenous grape varieties, including Frâncușa, Fetească Albă, Fetească R
EN- It is always a privilege to share my expertise on Romania 🇷🇴 as a wine-producing country and to introduce future sommeliers to the diversity of its wine regions and indigenous grape varieties, including Frâncușa, Fetească Albă, Fetească Regală, Tămâioasă Românească, Fetească Neagră, and Cadarca. 🍇 FR - C’est toujours un privilège de partager mon expertise sur la Roumanie 🇷🇴 en tant que pays producteur de vin et de faire découvrir aux futurs sommeliers la diversité des régions viticoles et ses cépages autochtones, notamment la Frâncușa, la Fetească Albă, la Fetească Regală, la Tămâioasă Românească, la Fetească Neagră et la Cadarca. 🍇 • • • • • #winegeek #winelover #winetime #wineblogger #romanianwine #romaniangrapes #vins #roumanie #romania #vinuri #vinuriromanesti #soiuriromânești #feteascaneagra #feteascaregala #feteascaalba #francusa #cadarca #tamaioasaromaneasca #mtlwine #sommelier
🍷 What’s Your Go-To Weekday Wine? After a long day, i really like to enjoy easy drinking, comforting reds especially in with the cold winter temperatures outside 🥶 … usually from warm regions ! Cheers 🥂 • • • • #
🍷 What’s Your Go-To Weekday Wine? After a long day, i really like to enjoy easy drinking, comforting reds especially in with the cold winter temperatures outside 🥶 … usually from warm regions ! Cheers 🥂 • • • • #winegeek #winelover #winetime #wineblogger #weekday #weekdaywine #mtlwine #mtlmoments #mondaymotivation
This week i received some 🍷samples from @awsmqc … and i was really happy to see that it’s from Masi, they have been making wine for more than 250 years in the Veneto region of Italy 🇮🇹 … well known for the appassimento method, they also make refreshing white from Pinot Grigio/Verduzzo , their flagship Campofiorin and the famous Amarone 🍷 thank you @masiwines • • • • • #wine #redwine #italianwine #veneto #masi #amaronedellavalpolicella #amarone #pinotgrigio #vinuri #vinuribune #vins #winetime #wineblogger #winesampling #winetime #winegeek #lasaq #mtlwine
📍La Magia Winery, Montalcino - family owned estate crafting exceptional Brunello di Montalcino wines, if you meet Fabian and his energy you will definitely understand the purity of his wines ! Vineyard: 16.5 ha (15 ha in Brunello production) at 500m altitude, with soils of galestro, clay, and stones. 🍃 🍇 Organic since 2012, with vines planted in 1974 and newer, higher-density clones. 🍷Winemaking: •Cold maceration, natural yeast, and 45 days post-fermentation maceration. •Aged 2.5-3 years in oak (500-700L barrels, 1/3 new oak). Wines: •Rosso di Montalcino: 9 months in oak and amphora. •Brunello di Montalcino: Classic style, 20 months in oak. •Brunello ‘Ciliegio’: Single vineyard, riper fruit, more new oak. •Riserva: Herbal, 3 years in 100% new oak, with concentrated cherry notes. Perfect drinking window: 5+ years after bottling.🇮🇹 • • • • #italianwine #vinoitaliano #winegeek #winelover #montalcino #brunellodimontalcino #italianwineambassador #winetime #wineblogger #mtlwine #mtldrinks #travel #scenery #vineyard #italianvineyard #tuscany
Experimenting with food and wine pairings🍷🍝 : carbonara pasta with Fattoria La Rivolta Fiano Taburno Sannio 2022 🇮🇹… the creaminess salty savoury is balanced by the acidity in the wine, the aromas of citrus, almonds and dried herbs complement very well the eggs in the sauce , while the rounder body/texture of the wine can keep up with the richness of the dish ! 🤤😋 • • • • • #foodandwine #carbonara #pastalover #winelover #winegeek #winetime #fiano #italianwine #italianwineambassador #vino #vinobianco #mtlwine #mtldrinks #lasaq #sommelier #sommlife #fianotaburno #organicwine
Organic red 🍷 from Romania 🇷🇴 from Domeniile Franco-Române, 2021 vintage blend of Fetească Neagră 60 % + Merlot 40 % from the Dealu Mare regionc aged 18 months in oak … shows aromas of plum, cherry, forest berries, (mix of red/black )
Smoked meat poutine 🍟 + Rosso di Montalcino 🍷 … i chose this pairing for Italian Wines & Global Flavours … it’s a famous Montréal dish, it’s rich, salty, fatty, heavy … combines well with the Rosso di Mon
I always open a bottle of Castel Vlădoianu Fetească Neagră on special occasions, it is a wine that i enjoy and appreciate a lot. 🍷 The 2019 vintage even more since it’s the year I visited them with a group of Canadian sommeliers/jurnalists, t
Wine suggestion🍷: Fattoria Montellori Moro 2019, 13.5% , 18.20$ SAQ ! 📍Tuscany, mostly clay soils with 150m altitude 🍇 Sangiovese 70%, Cabernet Sauvignon 20% Merlot 10% 🍷 Ruby with garnet hues, on the nose red cherry, plum, dried herbs, balsamic
The most important reason why i miss summer … is bbq steaks and good wine ! We started with a local white wine from Cantina d’Oka , followed by the Undicicomuni Barolo 2018 … what i call a perfect day ! 🍷 🥩 always fun to cook w
One of my favourite vertical tasting of 2024 was at @serve_winery 🇷🇴 showing us the potential of aging for the Fetească Neagră 🍇 • • • • • #vinuri #vinuriromanesti #vinuribune #feteascaneagra #romanianwine #winesofromani
Choosing the Right Pinot Noir: Cooler vs. Warmer Climate ! 🍇 🍷Maculan Pinot Noir - Veneto Italy 🇮🇹 moderate climate, volcanic soils - just ripe red berries, 13% abv refreshing acidity 🍷Domeniile Franco-Romane - Dealu Mare Romania 🇷🇴 hot cont
Wine glass review : “ Riedel Superleggero Bordeaux Grand Cru vs Riedel Wine Wings Cabernet Sauvignon “ - Supperleggero Bordeaux Grand Cru 79$ : classy design, very light , ehances the darker fruit, smoky /earthy aromas —> sugges
Starting the year with a classic 🍷 left bank blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon + 40 % Merlot - Château Laffitte-Carcasset Saint-Estèphe 2019 🇫🇷 … powerful, yet very elegant …mix of red and black fruit , peppery, sweet spic
🥂🍾 Sparkling wine suggestion : Ferghettina Franciacorta Saten Brut 2020 🇮🇹 … 100% Chardonnay, hand harvested, 36 months of aging, dosage 6g/l… smooth/silky perlage …ripple apples, peachy, floaral and subltle almonds, rich and
Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas 🎄 🎅🏻 and a Happy New Year ! 🍷🥂… positive mindset and more smiles in 2025 ! Drink responsibly and enjoy the wine with your loved ones ! • • • • #christmas #winelover #winegeek #cheer What will you be enjoying for the Holidays? 🎄 🍷 🥂 🥃 Photo by @snapmtl 📷 • • • • #winelover #mtlwine #winegeek #winetasting #wineglass #mtlmoments #mtldrinks #wine #sommelier #sommlife #winetime #winemontreal
Have you ever been to a wine bar/store in a fortress? Stumbled across the Enoteca di Fortezza di Montalcino 🍷🇮🇹 great wines and such a great view of the region from the top ! • • • • • #winebar #winestore #enoteca #ital
🥩 🍷 The key to man’a heart is a good steak and a great wine … the earthy/balsamic notes/lively acidity/firm tannins paired very well with the rich/flavourful/fatty steak ! P.S. 2019 was a great vintage for Brunello di Montalcino, grea
One of those memorable wines “Sandrone - Barolo Cannubis Boschis 2003 “ … this wine shows lots of fruit concentration, lively acidity and well integrated tannins, very complex on the nose with dried cranberry, dried cherry, dried r EN- It is always a privilege to share my expertise on Romania 🇷🇴 as a wine-producing country and to introduce future sommeliers to the diversity of its wine regions and indigenous grape varieties, including Frâncușa, Fetească Albă, Fetească R 🍷 What’s Your Go-To Weekday Wine? After a long day, i really like to enjoy easy drinking, comforting reds especially in with the cold winter temperatures outside 🥶 … usually from warm regions ! Cheers 🥂 • • • • #
This week i received some 🍷samples from @awsmqc … and i was really happy to see that it’s from Masi, they have been making wine for more than 250 years in the Veneto region of Italy 🇮🇹 … well known for the appassimento method,
📍La Magia Winery, Montalcino - family owned estate crafting exceptional Brunello di Montalcino wines, if you meet Fabian and his energy you will definitely understand the purity of his wines ! Vineyard: 16.5 ha (15 ha in Brunello production) at 500
Experimenting with food and wine pairings🍷🍝 : carbonara pasta with Fattoria La Rivolta Fiano Taburno Sannio 2022 🇮🇹… the creaminess salty savoury is balanced by the acidity in the wine, the aromas of citrus, almonds and dried herbs comple