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The almond is the edible seed of Prunus dulcis, a tree belonging to the Rosaceae family, like the cherry and peach trees. It blooms between February and April, covering itself with white or pink flowers well before the leaves appear—a spectacle that, in Sicily, Spain, or southern France, is synonymous with spring itself. Originally from Central Asia, the almond was already cultivated in ancient Egypt, where it was considered a sacred fruit. The Greeks spread it throughout the Mediterranean basin, the Romans called it nux Graeca (Greek nut), and since then it has become an integral part of Mediterranean culinary...

The beauty of white wine is in its freshness, its lightness, but also in its ability to surprise with intense, elegant and multifaceted aromas. For those who like to taste with awareness, the nose is the most important tool: wine is discovered first with the sense of smell then with the palate.It is from this awareness that TasterPlace's White Wine Aromas collection was born, an ideal tool for those who want to learn to recognize, memorize and appreciate the aromas that make each white wine unique. This collection includes 12 typical white wine aromas, carefully selected to represent the main...

The silent elegance that perfumes spring in a glass There is a scent that doesn’t intrude, doesn’t shout, doesn’t demand attention. It’s simply there, like a gentle memory, a flower brushed against on an April walk, a hint of honey among a thousand nuances. It’s the scent of acacia—one of the finest and most poetic floral notes one can find in wine. Recognizing it requires attentiveness. It takes a trained nose, but also a willingness to listen, to slow down, to taste with intention. Because acacia in wine never dominates. It reveals itself gradually, as the bouquet opens and allows...

Easter is a celebration that brings together family, conviviality, and the pleasures of the table. Its sweet treats – from colomba cake to decadent leavened pastries, and the classic chocolate egg – are an invitation to end lunch with a smile. And what better way to do so than with a fine glass of dessert wine? Pairing wine with dessert, often overlooked, is one of the most refined experiences at the table. But be careful: choosing the right wine is no trivial matter. The first rule is simple yet essential: the wine must be at least as sweet as the dessert...

Chocolate is one of the most complete, intimate, and enveloping sensory experiences. Each bar hides stories, distant lands, fermentations, roasting, and, above all, aromas. For those who really want to get to know chocolate—and not just taste it—TasterPlace has created the Chocolate Aromas Collection: 12 scents selected from the most representative and fascinating that can be found in great-quality chocolates. This collection is dedicated to those who love to discover, taste, and analyze. It is a valuable tool for training the sense of smell and learning to recognize the aromatic nuances that make each chocolate unique. Not just aromas: a...