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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...

With the arrival of spring, the first floral scents waft through the air, and the same happens in white wine glasses. This is the perfect time to rediscover fresh, fragrant, and vibrant labels that evoke the scents of this season. From white flowers to herbs, from crisp fruit to citrus, spring white wines know how to evoke nature awakening. Here is a non-exhaustive selection of Italian and international wines that bring spring to the glass. 🇮🇹  Italy: Italian whites bloom like flowers with every sip from the coast to the hills. Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi (Marche) - Elegant and...

With its delicate and enveloping scent, the violet was one of the first flower essences studied by chemists. This flower, a symbol of elegance and refinement, has a fascinating olfactory history, ranging from perfumery to wine tasting. The violet (genus Viola) belongs to the Violaceae family and includes more than 500 species spread throughout the world. Among the best known are Viola odorata, prized for its intense, sweet scent. Its flowers, characteristically purple, but also blue to lilac, with white or pinkish shades, are edible and are often used to decorate desserts, salads, and drinks, as well as being used in...