EAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT: A wine podcast
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On today’s episode join us as we sit down with Beatrice Bessi, an accomplished CMS advanced sommelier and head sommelier at London's prestigious Chiltern Firehouse. With two decades of hospitality expertise and accolades including the International Wine and Spirits Competition's Emerging Talent in Wine Hospitality Award, Beatrice shares her journey from Grands Jours de Bourgogne to the exclusive 67 Pall Mall private members club for wine lovers.
Today we journey into the delights of Sicilian wine, exploring native grapes like Nerello Mascalese and Nero d'avola, the volcanic soils of Mount Etna, and the allure of Passito di Pantelleria. Discover why Cerasuolo di Vittoria is poised to be this summer's standout sipper.
This episode is sponsored by Wickham Wines, A small business themselves focusing on top quality wines. Do yourself a favour, and go check out their online store for their amazing collection! Use the code EATSLEEP10 for 10% off your first order.
If you want to skip ahead:
02.39: Beatrice's trip to Burgundy
06.31: The Romanee Conti Vineyard
08.15: The Grands Jour de Bourgogne wine event
10.16: Working at 67 Pall Mall
13.14: Learning from the Master Sommeliers - Ronan Sayburn & Terry Kandylis
17.28: Head sommelier at Chiltern Firehouse
20.40: Guest preferences and building rapport
26.53: Grillo, Catarratto - white wines of Sicily
29.58: The volcanic soil of Mount Etna
33.07: The Carricante grape variety
38.03: The Nerello Mascalese grape variety
41.58: Nero d’Avola
44.45: Cerasuolo di Vittoria - the 2024 Summer Sipper
46.26: The single grape variety Frappato
47.58: Sicily - a leader in natural wines
52.29: Passito di Pantelleria
Any thoughts or questions, do email me: janina@eatsleepwinerepeat.co.uk
Or contact me on Instagram @eatsleep_winerepeat
If you fancy watching some videos on my youtube channel: Eat Sleep Wine Repeat
Or come say hi at www.eatsleepwinerepeat.co.uk
Until next time, Cheers to you!
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