SingaPoured

27/12/2024

Thank you, Mediacorp LOVE 972, for the opportunity to share and Chinese New Year pairings with your listeners! 🍷🎉

The wines we explored:
1. GRACI, ETNA "Arcuria" Etna Bianco 2021
📍: Mt Etna, Sicily
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🛒: Luigi's Wines
🥂: Zesty, clean, with good acidity and a refreshing mineral taste.
🍽️: Perfect with yu sheng, cold dishes, fried foods, and hot pot.

2. Feudo Antico Pecorino Tullum DOCG 2021
📍: Tollo, Abruzzo
🍇:
🛒: Amore Vino Pte. Ltd.
🥂: White florals, peaches, green pears, with a nice zest and rounded palate. Ideal for those who prefer less acidity.
🍽️: Pairs well with seafood dishes and hot pot.

3. Medici Ermete Phermento 2022
📍: Modena, Emilia Romagna
🍇: di Sorbara
🛒: Wine List Asia
🥂: Flavors of raspberries and strawberries, dry on the palate with good acidity.
🍽️: Great with fried foods, waxed meats, claypot rice, and bak kwa.

4. Zorzettig Vini MYÓ Schioppettino 2019
📍: Spessa, Friuli Venezia Giulia
🍇:
🛒: Amore Vino Pte. Ltd.
🥂: Blackcurrants, blackberries, cherries, plums, with good acidity and smooth tannins. Long black plum finish.
🍽️: Pairs beautifully with stewed meats like pork, braised duck, and meat steamboat.

5. Cantina Maculan Breganze Torcolato 2022
📍: Breganze, Veneto
🍇:
🛒: Amore Vino Pte. Ltd.
🥂: Honeysuckle, honey notes, orange peel, with a refreshing finish.
🍽️: Perfect for desserts like yam paste, tang yuan, and snacks like pineapple tarts and prawn rolls.

To learn more about the native grapes of Italy, follow Wine Safari Italia🍇

Revisit the recording of the session https://www.facebook.com/share/v/15PafrTD39/

Many thanks to Brand Cellar for setting this up. 🙌

📸: Ching Chee Wee Edward

19/11/2024

Discover the Taste of Italy at Borsa Vini Singapore 2024!

Ever wanted to savor native Italian grapes but never had the chance? Join us next week for an exclusive masterclass featuring 12 wines from various regions, guided by Italian Wine Ambassador .

Afterward, enjoy a walk-around tasting with 23 producers. Don’t miss out—grab your seat today! 🍷

Ready to join us? Scan the QR code to RSVP or RSVP https://forms.gle/i5BbtKX7Ed2GvodH9 now!

05/11/2024

I will be presenting "How do consumers drink wine in a small but cultured market like Singapore?"

TODAY November 5 2024, 1700
Wine2Wine | Primitivo Room

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Reposted from Siamo lieti di presentare i relatori di : Jessica Anne Tan IWA🍷✨

Jessica Anne Tan di SingaPoured.com è una giornalista esperta, creatrice di contenuti digitali e organizzatrice di eventi con una comprovata esperienza nel settore enogastronomico. Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW, WSET Level 3), è un'educatrice approvata dalla Wine Scholar Guild come Italian Wine Scholar e una delle prime due Italian Wine Ambassadors della Vinitaly International Academy nel Sud-est asiatico. Jessica ha organizzato e realizzato con successo diversi lanci di brand e campagne di marketing per marchi italiani.
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Jessica Anne Tan from SingaPoured.com is an experienced journalist, digital content creator, and event organizer with a demonstrated history of working in the food and wine industry. A Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW, WSET Level 3), she is a Wine Scholar Guild-approved Italian Wine Scholar educator and one of the first two Vinitaly International Academy Italian Wine Ambassadors in Southeast Asia. Jessica has organized and successfully executed multiple brand launches and marketing campaigns for Italian brands.
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15/04/2024

🍷 Join the Valpolicella in Singapore 2024 Voyage! 🍇

Embark on an oenological odyssey with us as we delve into the heart of Valpolicella’s viticulture with Consorzio Tutela Vini Valpolicella in Singapore with a series of events.

👩‍🏫 Masterclass 1 - Valpolicella Valleys Unveiled: Exploring Its Terroir With Amarone
Discover how the unique contours and climates of Valpolicella’s valleys sculpt the soul of Amarone wines. Let the landscape lead the way of taste.

🍾 Masterclass 2 - 2013-2015 Revisited: A Decade Later
Journey a decade (and more) back and uncork the stories of the 2013-2015 vintages. Experience the evolution of elegance in the glass.

Guiding you through these vinous valleys will be our Valpolicella Specialists, Wai Xin Chan () and Jessica Anne Tan (), whose expertise will transform each sip into a story.

🍷 Unwind with an aperitivo as we toast to the timeless tradition of Valpolicella Superiore. Engage your palate with the tantalising pours that have charmed wine lovers across continents.

Spaces are limited – reserve your glass today and raise it to the art of winemaking!
RSVP now at https://forms.gle/fWqc1xmAoPH9Sfdw9 or simply scan the QR code

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12/04/2024

🍇 Discover the Delights of Pinot Grigio! 🍇

Unveil the secrets of the Pinot Grigio grape at our exclusive masterclass at Prowine Singapore , in collaboration with .wine, , and This is a rare opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of one of the most versatile wine grapes.

What Awaits You?
• Expert-Led Tasting: Experience a selection of Pinot Grigio wines, each telling its own story of the region and craftsmanship.
• Interactive Learning: Delve into the history, viticulture, and winemaking techniques that shape the identity of Pinot Grigio wines.
• Networking Opportunities: Engage in lively discussions, ask questions, and share your impressions with fellow wine colleagues.

Why You Should Attend:
• Deepen Your Understanding: Gain insights into the regional nuances that influence the grape’s expression.
• Discover New Favorites: Broaden your palate with exclusive wines from renowned producers.
• Elevate Your Wine Experience: Learn how to pair Pinot Grigio with gastronomic delights for unforgettable combinations.

Don’t miss this opportunity to enrich your appreciation for Pinot Grigio from Venezie.

Spaces are limited – Secure your glass today! Register at https://www.prowine-singapore.com/masterclass-schedule.html or scan QR code

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15/11/2022

A most stellar team of experienced veterans and rising stars of the industry sharing their expertise. Come interact and find out how they approach the complex topic of Italian wines! Get your tickets and come say Ciaooo!

See you there!
www.WineSafariItalia.com/events

13/11/2022

Back after 2 years break. Don't miss out on the largest tasting of Italian indigenous grapes in Singapore.

You get a Kvetna Universal glass to take home with every paid ticket. Great value.

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See you there!

Come join Wine Safari Italia 2022 where you get to taste the wild side of Italy - Italian indigenous grapes from its 20 regions.

You get to take the Kvetna Auriga Universal glass home with each ticket for the walkabout tasting.

Sit down and learn about the volcanic wines of Etna and different faces of Nebbiolo in the masterclasses.

Join the safari and grab your tickets now from
www.WineSafariItalia.com/events

See you there! Salute

25/01/2020

Happy Lunar New Year of the 🐭! From our team at Singapoured

31/12/2019

𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐞-𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐚 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬

Valpolicella is the simplest in terms of production. Fresh grapes can ferment without air-drying even though some wineries might opt to include a small amount of air-dried grapes. Harvest for grapes meant for Valpolicella DOC usually occurs in late September or early October.

della Valpolicella is one of Italy most interesting sweet red wines. Harvest for the grapes starts two weeks before that of DOC. The high malic acid level from the earlier harvest keeps freshness even when it ends with a high level of sugar. Grapes for Recioto must undergo an air-drying process which raises the potential alcohol level to at least 14%. However, fermentation can only start after December 1st in the year of harvest. Furthermore, a maximum level of 65% of the total crop can go into air-drying.

Fermentation can stop after the alcohol level reaches 12% with approximately 50 grams per litre of residual sugar remaining. The ageing regime is not in the laws.

della Valpolicella DOCG subscribes to the same production steps of Recioto della Valpolicella. But there are some differences. The fermentation does not stop; the alcohol level is at least 14%, residual sugar is less than 9 grams per litre, the wine ages for two years and the riserva wines for at least four years.

There is one tricky thing, though. Depending on the alcohol level in the wine, the limit for residual sugar can go up to 12 grams per litre.

Finally, the wines of Valpolicella DOC. A modern wine style which combines both the Valpolicella wines freshness and air-dried wines lushness. After the production of Amarone or Recioto, the fermenting lees transfers into a vessel containing the finished Valpolicella DOC wine.

With the sugar from the fermenting lees, a short second fermentation in the Valpolicella wine gives deeper colour, vibrant flavours, higher alcohol and fuller body. Minimum ageing of 1 year is mandatory for the wines of Valpolicella Ripasso DOC.

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31/12/2019

𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐨𝐭𝐨 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐚 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐚 𝐀𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐞 - 𝐀 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐫 𝐍𝐚𝐦𝐞

📜 In 400AD,1st mention of Recioto was in a letter by Cassiodorus, a minister of Theodoric king of the Visigoths, as he described a wine made from an unusual grape-drying method. It was called Acinatico and made in the region of Valpolicella - "Vallis-polis-cellae" which translates to "valleys with many cellars". Other names of the wine included Retico.

📜 Late 19th century, Giovanni Battista Perez was honoured as the one who localised Reccioto or Recchiotto. Its name then changed to Recioto in the new century.

🍇 Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, Molinara, Oseleta are permitted gape varieties. The first 3 being the primary grapes used in Amarone and Recioto.

🌬️ Grapes are air-dried for up to 100-120 days, just like old times. They are never late-harvested but mould forms when it is too humid.

🃏 Word on the street is that someone left Recioto fermenting too long and forgot about it. The sugars were consumed by the yeasts, resulting in the dry Amarone.

🏺 Amarone (dry style) debuted in the early 20th century but only became commercial and recognised a DOC in 1968.

⚙️Recioto's fermentation is stopped to retain the sugar at 50g/litre (and up). For Amarone, a drier style, the fermentation is finished with 5-7g/litre of residual sugar.

% Recioto is min 12% and Amarone is min 14%.

⌚ No minimum ageing for Recioto. Amarone needs to be aged a min of 2 years from the start of the year after harvest, and a min of 4 for riserva starting in November.

🏷️Wine labels of Amarone displayed “Recioto Della Valpolicella Amarone” from the 60s until 1990.

📈 A dwindling number of wineries producing Recioto shows a grim reminder that consumers turn to drier style of wines compared to the yesteryears. While production numbers and demand for Amarone have been steadily increasing.

Do you miss the old labels of Amarone?

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23/12/2019

𝗗𝗢𝗖𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗢𝗖𝗚𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻

DOCs (Blue) and DOCGs (Gold) stickers may be known to denote the quality of the said wine of Italy.However, there are more than just quality in the label. The DOC and DOCG rules define the area, yield, permitted grape varieties, wine style and grape variety percentages, production rules, alcohol levels, year in which it became a DOC and or DOCG.⁣
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In the Valpolicella region, there are two DOCs and two DOCGs in total, and they all produce red wines only. They are Valpolicella DOC, Valpolicella Ripasso DOC, Amarone Della Valpolicella DOCG, and Recioto Della Valpolicella DOCG.⁣
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All 4 wines have the same requirements for the 🍇 varieties⁣
🍇 Min of 45% and a max of 95% of Corvina Veronese and or Corvinone⁣
🍇 Min of 5% and a max of 30% of Rodinella.⁣
🍇 Max of 25% of native grapes coming from the region not exceeding 10% of each variety⁣
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📍: Marano, Fumane, Negrar, S. Ambrogio, S. Pietro in Cariano, Dolcè, Verona, S. Martino Buon Albergo, Lavagno, Mezzane, Tregnago, Illasi, Colognola ai Colli, Cazzano di Tramigna, Grezzana, Pescantina,⁣
Cerro Veronese, S. Mauro di Saline, and Montecchia di Crosara⁣
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𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐚 𝐃𝐎𝐂⁣
®: 1968⁣
🍷: Min. 11%, 12% for Superiore⁣
🍾: Still⁣
⌚: N/A for regular, Min 1 year from January 1st after the harvest for Superiore⁣
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𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐚 𝐑𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐨 𝐃𝐎𝐂⁣
®: 2010⁣
🍷: Min 12.5%, 13% for Superiore⁣
🍾: Still⁣
⌚: Min 1 year from January 1st after the harvest⁣
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𝐀𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐚 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐚 𝐃𝐎𝐂𝐆⁣
®: DOC in 1968, DOCG in 2010⁣
🍷: 14% - 16%⁣
🍾: Still⁣
⌚: Min 2 years from January 1st after the harvest,⁣
4 years from November 1st following the vintage for Riserva⁣
Pressing: No earlier than December 1st of the harvest year⁣
Yield: Max of 65% of harvest for Appassimento (air-drying method)⁣
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𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐨𝐭𝐨 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐚 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐚 𝐃𝐎𝐂𝐆⁣
®: DOC in 1968, DOCG in 2010⁣
🍷: Min 12%⁣
🍾: Still, Sparkling Red⁣
⌚: N/A⁣
Pressing: No earlier than December 1st of the harvest year⁣
Yield: Max of 65% of harvest for Appassimento (air-drying method)⁣
RS: >50g per litre⁣
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PS: Before the 2010 vintage, Amarone Della Valpolicella has the DOC sticker.Therefore, do not freak out with any of the older vintages that are sitting in your cellar!⁣

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20/12/2019

𝗕𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗮 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝗣𝗿𝗼

Grapes of the 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻 are red - Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, Molinara, Oseleta. Most of the traditional blends use the same grapes for its wines: Valpolicella, Valpolicella Ripasso, Amarone, Recioto, the percentages of grape varietals vary from each winery.

𝗩𝗮𝗹𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗮 (and Superiore), the simplest of the wines in the group, is bright ruby red and clear through the glass. Its flavours on the nose are fresh strawberries, cherries, a hint of dark chocolate. Tasting the wine should give you a sense of elevation with the freshness of the red fruits, lively acid, little to no tannins, and a clean finish. Valpolicella wine is the freshest of the lot. The grapes get harvested, press, fermented, then bottled.

𝗩𝗮𝗹𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗮 𝗥𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗼, dubbed as baby Amarone by consumers, is a blend of Amarone pomace and fermented Valpolicella juice. Fermentation started a second time, then aged and bottled. The resulted wine displays flavours of black fruit, red berries, sweet to***co and a touch of cocoa beans. The acid and tannins are rounded and mild.

𝗔𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗲, a crowd favourite, has an abundance concentration of black fruits, florals, sweet to***co, chocolate, plums, a touch of black tea leaves and smoke, on both the nose and palate, coupled with well-balanced acidity and the most complex tannins. Air-drying adds complexity to the wine. A symphony ongoing on the palate makes one crave a piece of grilled meat.

𝗔𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮 aged a minimum of two years more than Amarone has rusty orangey rims, brick centre, sometimes with some sediments. The aromas exuberate leather, sweet to***co, dried black plums. On the palate tea leaves, dried berries, mellowed acidity, and some dusty tannins should give the wine away.

𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗼𝘁𝗼, the sweet one in the bunch, was a great hit in the past but lost its popularity to the dry Amarone. In the glass, some light maroon rims and dark ruby centre. Stewed berries compote, a hint of acacia flowers scent tells it all. The palate is delighted with plums, red fruits, orange peel. Its zesty acidity and negligible tannins leave taste buds fresh, unlike most sweet wines.

Now, you should be able to taste the wines blind and get them spot-on!

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06/02/2019

A blessed lunar new year to all our friends who are celebrating. May all be healthy and prosperous in the Year of the 🐷
新年快乐，恭喜发财，猪事吉祥！
Enjoy the festives and drink responsibly (don’t drive!) 🧧🍊🍊🍷

25/12/2018

Blessed Joyous festive season to all our friends. Have a good time with good friends, loved ones, and family. Love from our team to you.
#2018

05/11/2018

Day 2 Barbaresco masterclass. A different view

05/11/2018

Day 2 of

04/11/2018

Indigena kicks off their World Tour in Singapre with dr Ian D’Agata

19/10/2018

On International 2018, it was a privilege to taste and celebrate the return of in after a decade.

The Champagne Monopole Heidsieck & Co Goût American Extra Dry was created in 1907 for royals in Sweden and Russia. Fast forward a century later, it was found in a sunken shipwreck. To commemorate its goodness, the champagne have been recreated extra dry style(in today’s standards otherwise it would have been too sweet to palate) paired with food served in the first class of the to take us back in time.

Madam Vranken opened the event here in Singapore with Matthieu Chapoutier and Alice Wee.

Thank you Wine-Clique for sharing this moment. The champagne is only available at ATLAS Singapore.