A Deep Dive into Chiara De Iulis Pepe’s Philosophy and Practices

A Deep Dive into Chiara De Iulis Pepe’s Philosophy and Practices

At Casa Pepe, nestled in the Teramo countryside of Torano Nuovo, wine production has been a tradition since 1899, handed down through five generations. At 30 years old, Chiara De Iulis Pepe, embodies the spirit of this, now, predominantly female-run family business. The daughters and granddaughters of Emidio Pepe navigate…

6
Aug
Topic: Wine & Sake
Greg Love, a tale of wine and stars

Greg Love, a tale of wine and stars

Greg Love, a tale of wine and stars

Burgundy & Piedmont wine-connoisseur, writer, sharer and lover When Greg Love reflects on his childhood he talks of “a great sense of the adventure and wonder for the world” gained from travel from his homeland in Melbourne, Australia to Papua New Guinea for 4 years as a young boy, with…

13
Mar '23
Wine women from Piedmont in ten questions

Wine women from Piedmont in ten questions

Luxeat Insider · 14th ED.

Wine women from Piedmont in ten questions

Luxeat Insider · 14th ED.

Luxeat talks with Silvia Altare from Elio Altare and Chiara Boschis from Pira & Figli about their favourite wines, influences and how they see the future. Silvia has been fully involved in Elio Altare, her family’s winery since early 2000. She is present at every step from looking after the…

26
Sep '22
10 questions to the pioneer of wine making in Israel, the legendary Eli Ben Zaken

10 questions to the pioneer of wine making in Israel, the legendary Eli Ben Zaken

10 questions to the pioneer of wine making in Israel, the legendary Eli Ben Zaken

My 10 quick questions to a pioneer of winemaking in Israel, the founder of Domaine du Castel family winery and award-winning wine-maker Eli Ben Zaken. 1. How would you describe your wine in a few words?Restrained. Elegant. Long. Worth ageing. 2. You are a pioneer in Israeli winemaking. Who and…

18
Aug '22
Finding Umami in Sake: Six of the Best

Finding Umami in Sake: Six of the Best

Luxeat Insider · 13th ED.

Finding Umami in Sake: Six of the Best

Luxeat Insider · 13th ED.

Throughout this series, we’ve delved into the world of Umami – the indescribable fifth flavour – which was discovered in Japan by Professor Ikeda in 1908. To put it simply, when something is really tasty and delicious, it’s very often the case that it’s got umami in it. Scientifically, these…

15
Apr '22
An Exploration of Japanese Sake with Rebekah Wilson-Lye

An Exploration of Japanese Sake with Rebekah Wilson-Lye

Luxeat Insider · 11th ED.

An Exploration of Japanese Sake with Rebekah Wilson-Lye

Luxeat Insider · 11th ED.

Sake – a fermented alcohol, brewed from rice, kōji rice, water and yeast – is one of the world’s most misunderstood beverages. It’s not a distilled spirit, and to ensure it maintains its true quality, low temperature storage is essential at all times. We sit down with Rebekah Wilson-Lye, a…

28
Sep '21
Sushi and sake pairing

Sushi and sake pairing

Sushi and sake pairing

Originally from Sapporo,Takuya Watanabeis the chef-owner of Jin, Michelin starred sushi restaurant in Paris. Opened in 2013, Taku was one of the first sushi masters in Europe to serve omakase behind the counter, just like in Japan. He has also put a lot of time and effort into sourcing only…

31
Aug '21
Mediterranean Rosés for Summer

Mediterranean Rosés for Summer

Luxeat Insider · 10th ED.

Mediterranean Rosés for Summer

Luxeat Insider · 10th ED.

By Joe Czerwinski, Managing Editor RPWA The idea that rosé wines go with hot weather is certainly nothing new. There’s a natural affinity between a chilled, refreshing glass of rosé and a table of summery salads, a simple dinner of fresh-caught fish and homemade pasta, or even grilled lamb chops…

17
Jul '21
Beyond Sake: Japanese rice wine, and the fascinating world of Doburoku

Beyond Sake: Japanese rice wine, and the fascinating world of Doburoku

Luxeat Insider · 9th ED.

Beyond Sake: Japanese rice wine, and the fascinating world of Doburoku

Luxeat Insider · 9th ED.

By Pablo Alomar Salvioni We’re all familiar with sake, the alcoholic rice wine which is known as Japan’s national drink. There are myriad different varieties and flavours, and the proper term is Nihonshu or Seishu in Japanese. While sake is well-known, however, there is another drink with the appearance of…

2
May '21
Monica Larner: Italian wine, biodiversity and indigenous grapes

Monica Larner: Italian wine, biodiversity and indigenous grapes

Luxeat Insider · 8th ED.

Monica Larner: Italian wine, biodiversity and indigenous grapes

Luxeat Insider · 8th ED.

With all the focus going on a few famous regions, and often overshadowed altogether by its French neighbours, the sheer variety of Italian wines is often overlooked. We talk to Monica Larner, an award-winning wine critic and writer who lives in Rome, about Italy’s fantastically diverse offering of wine. The…

27
Mar '21
Burgundy on a Budget

Burgundy on a Budget

Luxeat Insider · 7th ED.

Burgundy on a Budget

Luxeat Insider · 7th ED.

by William Kelley from Robert Parker The Wine Advocate By many metrics, Burgundy is enjoying unprecedented success. Dominating any list of the world’s most expensive wines, the region produces some of the most coveted and costly beverages on the planet. What’s more, Burgundy’s animating philosophy of terroir—the notion that the…

13
Feb '21