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Când te gândești la un sărbători, vinul este unul dintre cadourile care îți vine imediat în minte. Este ușor de dăruit, util, original, un cadou personal, dar care în același timp, arată încredere și respect.
Vinul este întotdeauna o opțiune viabilă indiferent că vrei să faci un cadou scump sau adaptat bugetului, un cadou elegant și exclusiv sau un cadou popular. Este n cadou care stârnește interes și curiozitate și va ajunge cu siguranță în paharul sărbătoritului.
Când nu știi ce vin să alegi poți opta pentru un card cadou într-un magazin de vinuri dar va fi perceput probabil ca un cadou rece. De aceea astăzi vă vom ajuta cu recomandări personalizate pentru a putea dărui vinuri de sărbători iar prietenii și apropiații să se poată bucura cu drag de cadoul tău.
Nu există alegere proastă atunci când ești înconjurat de vinuri excelente
Acest lucru poate suna foarte logic, dar uneori putem uita de el. Dacă vrei să dăruiești vinuri grozave, trebuie să mergi la magazine specializate în vinuri grozave, astfel încât chiar și dacă ai alege vinul cu ochii închiși să fii sigur că va fi un cadou de neuitat.
Este esențial să aveți încredere în magazinul de vinuri și în selecția lor, deoarece vă vor ghida în procesul de alegere a cadoului perfect.
Pentru a ști dacă un magazin de vinuri este unul bun, vă recomandăm să urmați câteva sfaturi. De exemplu, dacă descrierea vinului este scrisă de personalul magazinului de vinuri, acesta este un indiciu foarte bun că sunt iubitori de vinuri și cunosc foarte bine vinurile din stoc.
Magazinul de vinuri spune povestea cramei? Dacă da, acesta este un bun indiciu al calității. O cramă cu o istorie îndelungată în industria viticolă, va produce vinuri bune.
Odată ce sunteți sigur că magazinul de vinuri are o selecție excelentă, trebuie să țineți cont de ocazia cadourilor; este un cadou corporativ sau este un cadou de casă nouă pentru cel mai bun prieten al dumneavoastră? Este un cadou de aniversare sau un cadou de mulțumire? Indiferent de ocazie, vă vom da câteva recomandări, astfel încât să vă fie ușor să alegeți.
Dacă trebuie să vă impresionați șeful sau clientul, vă recomandăm un vin clasic. Vinurile clasice sunt serioase, și oneste și oferă satisfacție oricui le bea. Dacă sunteți în căutarea unui cadou de firmă, optați pentru vinuri care au o istorie lungă și o moștenire de generații în spate, astfel încât să oferiți un cadou impresionant. Șeful sau clientul tău își va aminti mereu de el!
Noi vă recomandăm Hacienda Zorrita Magister 2017, un vin roșu din Salamanca, Spania. Este realizat dintr-un cupaj care combină soiuri străine, precum Syrah și Merlot, cultivate în Parcul Natural Arribes del Duero. Se face doar în anii de calitate excepțională.
Recolta din 2017 oferă un vin complex și echilibrat, care combină note de fructe coapte și atingeri prăjite. Acest vin a fost învechit timp de 18 luni în butoaie noi de stejar francez Allier, mediu prăjite. Este un vin excelent care va mulțumi cel mai proeminent palat și a primit 95 de puncte Decanter.
Pe de altă parte, dacă doriți să impresionați partenerii sau colegii, vă recomandăm Marques de Griñon Petit Verdot 2016, produs de crama Marqués de Griñón.
Don Carlos Falcó, Marqués de Griñón este moștenitorul tradiției neamului fondat de Gonzalo Fernández de Córdova și legat încă din 1292 de domeniul Valdepusa din Toledo. Este un vin complex, cu arome intense de fructe de pădure roșii, condimente, scorțișoară, tutun și ciocolată.
Este un cadou de afaceri excelent, deoarece este plăcut la palat, transmițând în același timp seriozitate și respect. Veți avea atenția tuturor prin oferirea acestui cadou, deoarece va avea un impact uriaș asupra celui care îl primește.
Prietenii tăi se mută într-un apartament nou și, ce cadou mai bun de oferit decât o sticlă de vin? Vinurile pentru această ocazie trebuie să fie prietenoase, versatile și ușor de băut, astfel încât toată lumea să se poată bucura de un pahar de vin în timp ce se distrează. Pentru această ocazie vă recomandăm următoarele vinuri:
Dacă sunteți un iubitor de vin roșu, optați pentru Ramon Bilbao Crianza 2017. Extrem de popular în Spania, acest vin de Rioja are o culoare rubinie atractivă, curată și strălucitoare, cu aspect de intensitate medie. Acest vin roșu se potrivește perfect cu carne albă, brânzeturi și aperitive.
Dacă sunteți un iubitor de vinuri albe, vă recomandăm Mar de Frades. Acest vin vă va transporta în zilele de vară de pe coastă, datorită aromei proaspete și fructate a strugurilor Albariño, astfel încât să vă puteți aminti de momentele frumoase pe care le-ați petrecut cu prietenii în timpul verii. Poate fi asortat cu aperitive și fructe de mare. Nu uitați să căutați nava ascunsă pe sticlă, aceasta apare doar atunci când sticla este gata de consum la temperatura optimă de 11ºC.
Cadourile de aniversare sunt speciale pentru că fac parte din memorie. Și, ce mod mai bun de a crea amintiri decât să însoțești momentul cu un pahar de șampanie sau un Grand Cru de Bordeaux?
Noi vă recomandăm Moet Chandon, șampania clasică care a făcut parte din majoritatea sărbătorilor din întreaga lume. Are o culoare aurie cu reflexe verzi. La nas, prezintă note de pere, piersici și mere. În palat, este fină și seducătoare.
Vă recomandăm să o asociați cu aperitive, fructe de mare, pește sau carne albă. Alegeți această șampanie, dacă doriți să aveți parte de niște bule proaspete care să vă însuflețească seara.
Pe de altă parte, dacă sunteți pasionați de vinuri roșii, optați pentru Le Dragon de Quintus Grand Cru 2017. Este un vin excepțional din denumirea de origine controlată Saint Emilion Grand Cru. este un amestec de Merlot și Cabernet Franc.
Prezintă o culoare intensă și profundă. La nas, prezintă note de stejar cu arome complexe. În palat, vinul este puternic și echilibrat. Vă recomandăm să îl asociați cu carne roșie.
Vinul poate fi, de asemenea, un cadou excelent pentru a aprecia efortul cuiva. A mulțumi cu o sticlă de vin este elegant și sofisticat.
Ne place cât de frumos este să oferi o sticlă de vin drept cadou pentru a spune mulțumesc. Aceste vinuri trebuie să fie cinstite, clasice, plăcute de băut și respectuoase. Poate, unul dintre cele mai dificile tipuri de cadouri.
Dacă vă plac vinurile portugheze, optați pentru Herdade Das Servas Touriga Nacional. Este un vin excepțional, realizat 100% din struguri Touriga Nacional, din zona Alentejo.
Crama produce vin din 1811. Este un vin unic, care se potrivește bine cu carnea roșie.
Are o culoare limpede, de un roșu-violet intens. La nas, prezintă arome de coacăze roșii, mure și ciocolată, cu note florale de violete. În palat, este complex, cu un final lung.
Acesta este un mod frumos de a spune mulțumesc, având în vedere că vinul poate fi păstrat pentru următorii 20-30 de ani.
Pe de altă parte, dacă preferați vinurile italiene, mergeți la Valpolicella Classico Superiore. Este un vin roșu excelent din regiunea Veneto, produs de crama Villa Girardi. Este un amestec de Corvina Veronese, Rondinella și Molinara. Are o culoare roșu rubiniu intens.
La nas, prezintă arome de cireșe coapte, cu note condimentate. În gură, este echilibrat, cu un final lung și mătăsos. Vă recomandăm să asortați acest vin cu carne roșie.
Vă va plăcea prezentarea excelentă și calitatea deosebită a acestui vin italian de excepție.
Sperăm că ați găsit în acest articol câteva inspirații de cadouri. Dacă doriți mai multe recomandări, nu ezitați să vizitați magazinul nostru cu o selecție excelentă de vinuri, unde veți găsi și alte sugestii de cadouri. Ca întotdeauna, dacă aveți întrebări, nu ezitați să ne contactați la hello@disndis.com, iar echipa noastră experimentată de somelieri vă va ajuta.
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Spring has finally arrived, and with all the good weather and flower blossoms, our wine-tasting preferences are different than in winter. In this blog, I´ll give you my top recommendation for what wines to drink in spring, so that you can welcome the new season in style. Whether you are a red wine lover or a bubble enthusiast, in this blog you´ll find the inspiration to choose the perfect bottle. In spring, we tend to drink light-bodied wines, rose and sparkling wines. With the good weather, we prefer refreshing, light and crisp wines, that have lower alcohol content. We prefer that, because high-alcohol wines, are heavier, and fuller, and therefore are more suitable for colder weather. With the welcoming of spring, we also tend to eat lighter dishes, such as salads, seafood and grilled vegetables. For that type of food, the perfect wine pairing would be light-bodied wines, as they don´t overpower the dish´s flavour. Light-bodied white wines Light-bodied whites are normally refreshing and fruity, very aromatic, with low alcohol content. You can easily distinguish a light-bodied white bottle, given that they have a pale colour. When you smell the wine, they are aromatic, with aromas of citrus, green apple and pear. When you taste it, it has high acidity levels, with a refreshing taste. For spring, I recommend trying light-bodied white grapes such as: 1. Albariño, from the northern part of Spain, in Galicia: This is an excellent grape variety for spring because it is fresh and aromatic with mineral notes. Albariño wines have become very popular because they have great taste and they are very easily paired with food. My top Albariño recommendation for spring is Mar de Frades, a light white with mineral notes. I love the packaging of this wine, as when properly cooled at 10ºC, a small boat appears on the blue bottle. 2. Verdejo, from D.O. Rueda: I recommend trying Piedra Verdejo Organic, an aromatic and easy-to-drink organic white wine, from the popular D.O. Rueda region in Spain. 3. Sauvignon Blanc, a fresh and versatile white wine. I recommend trying Sapientia Sauvignon Blanc Organic, a white produced by the family winery Lagar de Moha in D.O. Rueda. With its crisp and refreshing taste, this bottle is ideal for sharing it with family and friends. 4. Vinho Verde, from Portugal. Light-bodied white wines are perfect as appetizers, with salad, or seafood, as it has high acidity levels that balance perfect with the flavour of the dish. Rose Wines Rose bottles are quickly gaining popularity among wine enthusiasts. Wine lovers looking for a trendy wine will love a glass of rose given that is very flexible and has a refreshing flavour. Compared to red wines, pink wines have a lighter body and greater fragrant intensity. Popular rose wines have a modest alcohol percentage and are very aromatic and fresh. Its characteristics are more similar to those of a young white wine than a red wine. Rose wines are particularly intriguing because the flavour and colour entirely depend on the winemaker's preferences and how long the maceration process lasts. To produce rose wines with full aromatic intensity and greater acidity levels, winemakers typically aim for a brief maceration. Given its trendiness, aromatic intensity and refreshing flavours, rose wine have become very popular. For spring, I recommend the following rose wines: 1. A.O.C Cotes de Provence: Located in the southeastern region of France, Côtes de Provence rose wines are usually made of Syrah, Cinsault and Mourvedre. Trendy, and refreshing, these bottles are perfect for relaxing in a sunny terrace or for a picnic lunch. I recommend trying Chateau Grand Boise Rose Organic, an excellent bottle made of grenache, cinsault and syrah. If you want to try a real Côte de Provence wine, you should try this one. 2. D.O Ribeira Sacra, made of Mencia grapes: Ribeira Sacra´s rose wine are hidden gems from the north of Spain. If you are looking for something truly special and remarkable made of Mencia grapes, I recommend trying Abadia da Cova Mencia 2020. This wine has been crafted in a beautiful but difficult harvest area. When you try it, you can taste the uniqueness of the Ribeira Sacra´s terroir. 3. D. O Empordà, made of Grenache grapes: Mallolet Rosat is made with 100% grenache grapes, this rose wine comes from D.O. Empordà, in the northern part of Catalonia. Crafted by Roig Parals winery, this rose features red fruit aromas with a fresh taste. Rose wines are perfect to pair with charcuterie boards, grilled seafood, sushi, salad dishes and spicy dishes, such as thai curry. I love the versatility of the rose wine with food pairing, as it goes perfectly with a vast range of dishes. Indeed, rose wine is the perfect wine for welcoming spring. Light Bodied Red Wines Light bodied red wines are delicate, subtle and elegant red wines with low tannins and a high acidity level, which makes it the perfect type of drink for welcoming spring. Given that they are made of red grapes with thin skin and light pulp, they result in a refreshing red wine, perfect for the spring season. For these warm and sunny days, I recommend trying the following grape varieties: 1. Pinot Noir. I recommend trying Pinot Noir “Petit Clos” 2020, a dry medium bodied red from New Zealand. This red feature aroma of lavender and dried rose petals, with a balanced aftertaste. 2. Gamay. I recommend Morgon 2018, a red made of 100% Gamay grapes. Produced in the famous Bourgogne region, this French wine is perfect for spring due to its floral aromas and elegant finish. If you are a red wine enthusiast, you will love its versatility. Light-bodied red bottles can be paired with a vast range of food, from appetizers to red meat dishes. Given that they do not have a high alcoholic content, it is a great wine to drink in a picnic or in a barbecue. Sparkling Wines Sparkling wines are one of my favorite drinks there are. I love the bubbles, the high acidity and the refreshing taste. This drink is perfect for spring, thanks to its wide range of flavours and aromas, and its versatility with food pairing. There are different types of sparkling wines, for example in France we would be talking about champagne, cava in Spain and prosecco in the north of Italy.Here are some recommendations that you need to try if you love bubbles: 1. Champagne 2. Cava 3. Prosecco Sparkling wines are very versatile, and they pair great with a wide range of food. For example, if you are having brunch, you can pair a quiche Lorraine with an extra brut champagne. If you are having appetizers, for example, oysters, then you can pair it with a dry Champagne or a Cava brut. If you are having grilled fish with lemon, you can pair it with a nice glass of Prosecco. A nice bottle of prosecco superiore docg is always a great option. Finally, if you are having a crème brûlée as a dessert, you can pair it with a glass of Blanc de Noir Champagne. As you can see, sparkling wine is one of the most versatile and refreshing drinks there are. There is the idea that champagne is only for special occasions, but you should know that French people drink champagne very frequently, as it is truly embedded in their identity. There are many of wines that are perfectly suited to the season, whether you're having a picnic in the park, hosting a dinner party, or simply winding down after a hard day. The possibilities are boundless, from crisp, refreshing whites to light-bodied reds and exuberant sparklers. I hope you found some inspiration in this blog to welcome spring in style. Do not hesitate to visit our online store to discover more delicious wines from all over the world! See you later, wine lovers, Victoria Estrada
Read MoreWhen opening a bottle of wine, it is important to take measures to preserve the aromas and the taste, as good preservation can make all the difference. Even though for wine enthusiasts it is difficult to open a bottle and not finish it, there are times that we only want to drink a glass of our favourite red, white or sparkling drink. In this blog, I´ll explain why is important to preserve correctly the wine and I´ll give you some tips to bear in mind when preserving bottles, so next time you open a bottle and do not finish it, you will know how to properly store it for the next time you want to enjoy your favourite drink. Remember, that good storage makes all the difference, as it can be enjoyed over the course of several days or even weeks! One of the main issues that we can face with leftover wine is oxidation. If we open a bottle and we don´t close it properly, the drink will come in contact with the air, causing oxidation. We don´t want that because it can cause oxidation, which in turn will make the bottle lose its aromas and flavours. Another common problem that people face is the growth of bacteria, which in turn will completely destroy the drink. Why Does Wine Spoil? Wine can spoil for different reasons, such as bad bottling, oxidation, bacterial growth, and bad storage. Bad bottling in the bottling process can lead to the drink coming into contact with air, which in turn leads to oxidation. An oxidized bottle will lose its aromas, freshness, and flavours. You know it is oxidized when the colour turns brown or cloudy and has a vinegar-like taste. So, in order to prevent this from happening, we need to be very careful when preserving the bottle after opening it. Another reason why the drink spoils is that bacteria can grow on the wine. Bacteria grow when there are favourable conditions for their growth. For example, some reasons can be when it comes in contact with oxygen if the drink has not been properly sulfited or the high temperature. Bacteria can cause spoilage of the drink and cause bad flavours and aromas. Also, a quick way of noticing if your bottle has bacteria, it´s if it has a vinegar-like taste. If that´s the case, then either the drink has bacteria or it has come in contact with air. How To Store Wine After Opening In order to avoid oxidation and bacteria, it is important to properly store wine. Here are some tips that you can use to preserve wine next time you open a bottle:Re-cork the bottle tightly: When you open the bottle and serve the glasses, immediately recork again the bottle, in order to avoid too much air coming in contact with the drink. If you don´t have the original cork, use a wine stopper.Store the bottle in the fridge: By keeping the drink cold, you decrease the temperature of the bottle and therefore, you slow down the oxidation rate.Depending on the type of wine, you can properly store it in the fridge for one or two days, or maybe longer. For example, red wine can last in the fridge for 3 to 5 days. White wine can also last for 3 to 5 days in the fridge. However, sparkling wine can only last 1-3 and rose bottles can last in the fridge for 5-7 days, without being fully damaged.Use a vacuum seal: By using the vacuum sealer in the bottle, you reduce the amount of oxidation and therefore, you reduce the oxidation process. Best Wine Saver Tools Coravin Wine Preservation System: Coravin is one of the most popular brands for preservation system. Their system allows you to pour wine from a bottle without removing the cork, with a push button and a vacuum pump Wine Stopper: The stopper works as a replacement for the cork when the bottle is already opened. Using the seal and avoiding contact with air, helps prevent oxygen from entering the bottle, keeping the wine as fresh as possible. Rabbit Wine Preserver: With this tool, you can preserve opened wine bottles for up to two weeks. It is a stopper that goes on the mouth of the wine bottle to block the passing of the air and avoid oxidation. If you're looking for a convenient and reliable way to shop for your favorite wines, look no further than our ecommerce wine store! We offer a wide selection of high-quality wines from all over the world, and our easy-to-use website makes it simple to find and order your favourites. So why not check us out today? Whether you're looking for a bottle to pair with dinner or a case to stock up on your cellar collection, we've got you covered. Just click the link to our website and start shopping now!
Read MoreWe have all seen a wine decanter. But, why do we decant wines? And, how long do we decant wines? In this blog, I´ll try to answer some of the questions that you may have regarding the decantation of wine. I´ll talk about the reasons to decant wine, when to decant wine, how to decant wine and how long to decant wine, so that next time you are opening a bottle of wine, you will know the best way to fully enjoy it. Reasons to Decant Wine The decanting of wine has several purposes. The first and best known is to separate the wine from the sediments created inside the bottle during reductive ageing. Reductive ageing is the process when the wine ages inside the bottle. This ageing takes place without oxygen. These deposits do not impact the taste of the wine, but seeing them can be unpleasant and we can notice these sediments in the mouth. So, by decanting, we trespass the wine from its bottle without the sediments to the decanter. Another advantage of decanting is that, by putting the wine in contact with the air, it oxygenates it and helps it to open up. By doing so, the wine can express its full aromatic range more quickly and eliminate unpleasant aromas from the bottling process. The wines that generally benefit from decanting are Crianza red wines, and Reserva and Gran Reserva red wines. Normally, we don´t need to decant White wines as they rarely have sediments. When to Decant Wine In France, it is common to decant both red and white wines. However, in Spain, they usually only decant red wines aged in oak barrels, Reserva wine and gran reserva red wines. White wines are not usually decanted so often, as they rarely have sediment, although there are some whites that need to be decanted to oxygenate them and make them express their aromas better. Not all wines need to be decanted. As I mentioned before, decanting is necessary to remove the sediments, aerate the wine and release the wine´s aromas. Here are some guidelines to know if we need to decant a wine: Age: Old wines, let´s say, 10 years older, need to be decanted in order to remove the juice from the sediment. The decanting time for older wines can be around 30 minutes, given that too much oxygen can have a negative impact on the wine. Remember, that we decant old wines to remove the sediment, but we don´t want too much oxygen Grape Variety: Full-bodied red wines like Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Bordeaux blend benefit from decanting as the process can help soften tannins and open up aromas and flavours. However, medium-bodied wine like Pinot Noir or a light-bodied wine like a Beaujolais, don´t require a long decanting time. Vintage of the wine: Some vintages may require longer decanting times than others, depending on how the wine has aged. How to Decant Wine To decant wine like a pro you will need the following material: A tray to carry the wine from the cellar to the table. A decanterA liteaux (a white tea towel)A wine glass and glasses for the guests.A bottle of wine Now that you have all the materials to decant wine like a pro, let´s have a look at the standard decantation procedure: 1.We place the tray on the serving table with all its elements in order:2. We present the bottle inside the basket to the host very carefully so as not to move the wine from the bottle.3.Place the basket on the right side of the tray with the front of the basket on a plate.4.Uncork the bottle with the corkscrew5.We clean the neck of the bottle with the liteaux6.We serve a little bit of wine in the wine glass, in order to clean the decanter, given that water drops can remain in the decanter. Once cleaned, the wine is returned to the wine glass.7.With the right hand, we hold the bottle of wine and with the left hand, we hold the decanter. We bring the two openings closer, and we carefully transfer the wine from one to the other. As soon as we see the first sediments, we put the bottle aside and the decanting process is finished. How Long to Decant Wine Depending on the type of wine, the decanting time can vary. Factors like the grape variety and vintage of the wine are important when deciding how long to decant wine. For example, younger vintages of red wine may need a longer decanting time than older vintages. For older wines, decanting is only necessary to remove the sediments, so we don´t need to decant the wine for a long period of time, as too much oxygen will get into the wine and it may lose aromas. As a rule of thumb, for older wines, 30 minutes of decanting should be sufficient. For full-bodied red wines like Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Malbec, the decanting time can vary from 30 minutes up to 2 hours, depending on the vintage and style of the wine. Decanting is necessary for these types of wines, as it will help to aerate the wine, so the full range of aromas can be released. Medium-bodied red wines, like Pinot Noir, Merlot and Sangiovese need less decanting time than full-bodied wines, from 15 to 30 minutes. Light-bodied wines like Beaujolais, don´t usually require decanting, as they are already delicate and light. White wines, as we mentioned before, are not normally decanted. However, if you decide to decant the white wine, a few minutes should be enough. It's important to taste the wine periodically during the decanting process to determine when it has reached the desired level of aeration. I hope you enjoyed this article and you learned a little bit more about why to decant wines, how to decant wine and for how long to decant wines. If you want to discover a great selection of wines, don´t forget to visit our online store and subscribe to our newsletter. See you later, wine lovers, Victoria
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