Association de la Sommellerie Internationale

ASI - Association de la Sommellerie Internationale

40 minutes ago

Thailand Wine Region 🇹🇭

Grapes had been introduced to Thailand by the French three centuries ago, but it was not until 1960 when the first winery was established. Actually, making wine in Thailand is quite challenging! 💪

As a tropical country, Thailand doesn’t fit the traditional criteria of latitudes suitable for growing grapes. The unpredictable weather and diverse soils don’t make it an easy wine growing environment, the development of adaptive viticulture techniques and passionate winemakers have created some successful wines! Thai wines are now recognized among the New New World wines to pay attention to! 👌

Several grape varieties are grown 🍇: Shiraz, Tempranillo, Dornfelder, Durif (Petite Sirah), Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Black Queen & Pokdum, Pinot Noir for red wines. White wines are made from Colombard, Viognier, Muscat, Malaga Blanc or Chenin Blanc. The grapes can be harvested twice a year, with a higher quality during the dry season (January-March).

The vineyards represent about 167 hectares and are divided into 4 main regions:
Khao Yai (97 ha): 2 hours from Bangkok, it is the largest and the most popular area - red-colour soil, limestone with clay, altitude of 400 to 550 meters.
Hua Hin (40 ha): near the beach, the soil and sea breeze allow international grape varieties to grow very well - slate soil with sand, loam, and clay.
Northern Thailand (16 ha): one of the smallest area, mostly makes red wines - red-colour soil, limestone with gravel, altitude of 385 to 510 meters.
Pattaya (13 ha): the smallest area is close to the sea with sandy soil and gravels.

Most Thai wines are produced to be smooth, soft, and fruity, with the intention of matching the country’s spicy cuisine. Have you ever paired a Thai wine with food before? Let us know your favorite winemaker there! 🤩

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ASI - Association de la Sommellerie Internationale

3 days ago

Pairing Tuesdays 🍷🍴

Let's travel to Belgium this week! 🇧🇪

📍 Restaurant: 1* Michelin star restaurant Cuines 33 in Knokke, BelCuines33nes33
🍴 Chef: Edwin Menue
🍷 SommelCharlotte Crul CBelgian Sommeliers GildeGilde
🍽️ Dish: Oosterschelde eel with dashi, nori, green apple and Japanese mountain parsley.

🍷 Sommelier wine recommendation: With this I suggest a German Grüner Sylvaner from Rheinhessen by Battenfeld – Spanier in 2021.

😋This dish of is the start of the menu and immediately awakens all your senses. The full, salty taste of the eel is refreshed by the racy acids of this wine and leaves you with a fresh and lively feeling. We also think of the drivers with juice based on green apple and algae.

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