The festive season is nearly upon us! With Thanksgiving and Christmas coming up, weโre out to hunt down the perfect bottle for the next celebration. If youโre planning a party, hereโs the perfect chance to find your favourite vino: Italian wine online retailer Bacco Wines is hosting a Boutique Italian Wine Fair on 25 November, from 2pm to 6pm. Held four times a year, the four hour-long vino bonanza will feature over 20 highly-awarded labels from all over the Italian peninsula โ and yes, youโll get to try them!
What to expect
Launched last year in October, the fair offers wine novices and enthusiasts a new way to explore a wide range of organic Italian vino. Apart from sampling over 20 tasting pours of organic wines from small, boutique wineries, youโll enjoy exclusive sale prices on Baccoโs range of wines, wine glasses, wine fridges, wine guides and extra virgin olive oil from its organic Calabrian winery iGreco. Feeling lucky? Enter the online lucky draw and stand a chance of winning a bottle of bubbles. Weโre not revealing too much for now, but you can read below to find out what went down during past wine fairs!
Past events
Held just last month, Baccoโs September Boutique Italian Wine Fair featured over 20 wines split into different movie themes. First up, guests were treated to wines from โThe Usual Suspectsโ, aka global grapes that flourish in Italian vineyards, such as Sauvignon, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon. This included the award-winningย Guado De’ Gemoli 2009 Doc (Chiappini), aย full-body, dry Bordeaux-blend in Tuscan-style โ perfect for pairing with a steak.
Next they moved to โThe Italian Jobโ to explore some of Italyโs key local and endemic grapes, such as Trebbiano, Barbera and the popular Barolo from the Nebbiolo grape. Then, seven more wines were introduced under the title โThe Magnificent Sevenโ to highlight lesser known grapes and wine styles, including an orange wine from Friuli and a wine made from the ancient Gaglioppo grape of Calabria. Things ended on a sweet note with โLa Dolce Vitaโ, which featured three sweeter wines to pair with cheese and desserts.
In May, the Boutique Italian Wine Fair focused on food pairing, with over 20 bottles categorised into three stations. The Light and Lively station โ which featured light-body wines to pair with appetisers, salads and dishes like chicken rice and sushi โ included theย Pinot Nero Rodel Pianezzi 2009 IGTย by passionate winemaking duo Pojer & Sandri, who are known for their organic vineyards and innovative cellar. The Aromatic and Spicy station, on the other hand, showcased aromatic wines that complement spicy dishes including Indian curry, Thai salad and Malaysian rendang. Lastly, the Full and Flavoursome station highlighted full-body wines to pair with rich dishes like roast meats and barbecue. As with all other Bacco events, guests were treated to homemade dishes like pasta, ragu, dips and homemade breads.ย
Donโt miss
A special code, only for our readers! Enjoy discounted tickets by booking online with the code EL2511 upon checkout. Youโll also be automatically entered into the exclusive Expat Living lucky draw, where youโll stand a chance to win a set of organic wine and extra-virgin olive oil.
Bacco Wines
#02-09 The Herencia, 46 Kim Yam Road
6635ย 5747 | baccowines.com
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