Saturday, May 7, 2011
Acerca de un articulo sobre vinos de postre
Acabo de leer un artículo en el periódico El Colombiano de Medellín acerca de los vinos Late Harvest, excelentes con postres. Quiero aportar este comentario en mi blog porque me parece que puede ilustrar sobre el tema y motivar a su consumo.
Este tipo de vino tuvo su origen en Alemania, con el famoso Trockenbeerenauslese y el Eiswein, hace más de 150 años, se popularizó en Francia (Sauternes) y por muchos años fue la bebida de la nobleza en Europa.
En Noviembre de 2010, mientras visitaba la región vinícola de Friuli en Italia, tuve la oportunidad de probar un vino de estos llamado Picolit, bastante popular y consumido localmente dada su limitada producción. Es tan bueno como los mejores de Alemania y Francia y en poco tiempo lo tendremos en el mercado Norteamericano.
Ahora si, mi comentario a este articulo de El Colombiano:
"Es interesante este artículo porque se habla de un vino poco conocido y que por este medio se puede acercar al consumidor. Vale la pena resaltar el hecho de que son poco apreciados en Colombia por desconocimiento, sin embargo, viñas como Viu Manent y Undurraga ofrecen excelentes ejemplos de vinos Late Harvest no tan caros y de calidad. Estos vinos son muy dulces al paladar, no sobrecargados de azúcar, sino azucares naturales producidos por la sobre maduración de la uva; el hongo, que no permanece en el producto final, solo perfora los hollejos permitiendo la evaporación de agua y la pasificación de la uva. No es un vino podrido, no es dañino, es digestivo y sería recomendable, en vez de sacarlos de las listas, enseñar más acerca de ellos a los consumidores cada vez más curiosos de experimentar en el mundo del vino."
Comentario al artículo de Vida y sociedad de El Colombiano, 7 de Mayo de 2011, Vino, podrido también es bueno
Este tipo de vino tuvo su origen en Alemania, con el famoso Trockenbeerenauslese y el Eiswein, hace más de 150 años, se popularizó en Francia (Sauternes) y por muchos años fue la bebida de la nobleza en Europa.
En Noviembre de 2010, mientras visitaba la región vinícola de Friuli en Italia, tuve la oportunidad de probar un vino de estos llamado Picolit, bastante popular y consumido localmente dada su limitada producción. Es tan bueno como los mejores de Alemania y Francia y en poco tiempo lo tendremos en el mercado Norteamericano.
Ahora si, mi comentario a este articulo de El Colombiano:
"Es interesante este artículo porque se habla de un vino poco conocido y que por este medio se puede acercar al consumidor. Vale la pena resaltar el hecho de que son poco apreciados en Colombia por desconocimiento, sin embargo, viñas como Viu Manent y Undurraga ofrecen excelentes ejemplos de vinos Late Harvest no tan caros y de calidad. Estos vinos son muy dulces al paladar, no sobrecargados de azúcar, sino azucares naturales producidos por la sobre maduración de la uva; el hongo, que no permanece en el producto final, solo perfora los hollejos permitiendo la evaporación de agua y la pasificación de la uva. No es un vino podrido, no es dañino, es digestivo y sería recomendable, en vez de sacarlos de las listas, enseñar más acerca de ellos a los consumidores cada vez más curiosos de experimentar en el mundo del vino."
Comentario al artículo de Vida y sociedad de El Colombiano, 7 de Mayo de 2011, Vino, podrido también es bueno
About an article on dessert wines
I just read an article in the newspaper El Colombiano of Medellin on Late Harvest wines. I make a comment in my blog because I think it would shed light on the subject and encourage consumption of these wonderful dessert wines.
This type of wine originated in Germany with the famous Trockenbeerenauslese and Eiswein, more than 150 years ago, became popular in France (Sauternes) and for many years was the drink of the nobility in Europe.
In November 2010, while visiting the wine region of Friuli in Italy, I had the opportunity to try a wine called Picolit, quite popular and consumed mostly locally because of its limited production. It's as good as the best from Germany and France and hopefully will reach the U.S. market very soon.
Now, my comments on this article:
"This article is interesting because it has to do with a little-known wine and this newspaper is a great way of communication to consumers. It is worth noting the fact that they are unappreciated in Colombia due to ignorance and a lack of offer in that market, however, vineyards such as Viu Manent and Undurraga carry excellent examples of Late Harvest wines, not so expensive and with very high quality. These wines are very sweet to the taste, not overloaded with sugar, but rather fully concentrated with natural sweetness produced by over-ripening of the grapes; the fungus, which does not remain in the final product, only pierces the grape skins allowing the evaporation of water, turning the grapes into raisins. It is not a rotten wine, it is not harmful, is digestive and I would recommend the restaurants, instead of removing them from their lists, to teach more about it to consumers who are increasingly more curious to experience what wines like this can offer. "
Commentary about the article “Wine, rotten is also good” in Life and Society of the newspaper El Colombiano, May 7, 2011
This type of wine originated in Germany with the famous Trockenbeerenauslese and Eiswein, more than 150 years ago, became popular in France (Sauternes) and for many years was the drink of the nobility in Europe.
In November 2010, while visiting the wine region of Friuli in Italy, I had the opportunity to try a wine called Picolit, quite popular and consumed mostly locally because of its limited production. It's as good as the best from Germany and France and hopefully will reach the U.S. market very soon.
Now, my comments on this article:
"This article is interesting because it has to do with a little-known wine and this newspaper is a great way of communication to consumers. It is worth noting the fact that they are unappreciated in Colombia due to ignorance and a lack of offer in that market, however, vineyards such as Viu Manent and Undurraga carry excellent examples of Late Harvest wines, not so expensive and with very high quality. These wines are very sweet to the taste, not overloaded with sugar, but rather fully concentrated with natural sweetness produced by over-ripening of the grapes; the fungus, which does not remain in the final product, only pierces the grape skins allowing the evaporation of water, turning the grapes into raisins. It is not a rotten wine, it is not harmful, is digestive and I would recommend the restaurants, instead of removing them from their lists, to teach more about it to consumers who are increasingly more curious to experience what wines like this can offer. "
Commentary about the article “Wine, rotten is also good” in Life and Society of the newspaper El Colombiano, May 7, 2011
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
BEHIND THE WINE IS THE MAN
Today I had the rare opportunity to visit a vineyard called Saddleback Cellars. Although it's been in operation for some 30 years I have never tried its wines... until today.
I have to say that a greater opportunity was meeting the man who makes one of the most delightful wines in Napa: Nils Venge. I knew this because I was told that he was behind wines of the stature of Groth and Plum Jack. After tasting the wines from Saddleback Cellars, I have to conclude that behind wines such as Pinot Blanc (crisp), Viognier (elegant), Chardonnay (powerful), Merlot (round), Zinfandel (classic), Cabernet Sauvignon (complex) and a wonderful blend, (Nils 2006) in its 25th anniversary (old world styled) there had to be somebody with the vision and the experience of this man.
In the last minute I was served a Petite Sirah, an immensely deep red with rich flavors and tannins. The tears on this wine would create the sensation as if looking through a kaleidoscope.
Saddleback Cellars delightful wines needed a man like Nils to be what they are. What a treat to our palates!!!
I have to say that a greater opportunity was meeting the man who makes one of the most delightful wines in Napa: Nils Venge. I knew this because I was told that he was behind wines of the stature of Groth and Plum Jack. After tasting the wines from Saddleback Cellars, I have to conclude that behind wines such as Pinot Blanc (crisp), Viognier (elegant), Chardonnay (powerful), Merlot (round), Zinfandel (classic), Cabernet Sauvignon (complex) and a wonderful blend, (Nils 2006) in its 25th anniversary (old world styled) there had to be somebody with the vision and the experience of this man.
In the last minute I was served a Petite Sirah, an immensely deep red with rich flavors and tannins. The tears on this wine would create the sensation as if looking through a kaleidoscope.
Saddleback Cellars delightful wines needed a man like Nils to be what they are. What a treat to our palates!!!
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