A Tuscan red, modern art
and the best pasta dish I've had so far
Dear Reader,
I hope you’ve had an excellent week and weekend. I’ve been working intensely on a final paper and doing a lot of research on the wine industry. I’ll share a wine from a specific company I’ve been researching, a trip to MAMbo and a destination restaurant to visit outside Bologna. I hope you enjoy this week’s newsletter and I wish you a wonderful Sunday! I am now heading to our neighbourhood Farmer’s market and later on making lasagna.
Cari Saluti,
Emilia in Bologna
1. Marchesi Antinori Wines
My MBA program is gradually starting to cover Food and Wine track specific courses and subjects in-depth such as wine. I got into a deep rabbit hole this week after listening to presentation on Antinori wines and their production. I’ve been reading academic articles of the wine industry and Sangiovese grape and also researching on the Italian heritage brand and their wines.
Antinori is a family run business, and for more than six centuries it has committed to wine making. It’s originally from Tuscany, which still is their biggest area of production; however Antinori has expanded its wine production to Europe (Hungary, Malta and Romania), the US (Colorado and Napa Valley), Chile and New Zealand. They are most known for wines, but they also produce extra virgin olive oil, Vin Santo, Grappa, Brandy and vinegar and have three restaurants (Cantinetta Antinori) in Monte Carlo, Moscow and Vienna.
Antinori produces a vast variety of Italian wines ranging from Tuscan reds such as Brunello di Montalcino to Franciacorta, the sparkling wines from Lombardia. This weekend I wanted to broaden my research to a personal tasting experience and I got this Chianti Classico from Antinori’s selection. Made with a blend of Sangiovese and complementary varieties of grapes, the Pèppoli Chianti Classico 2019 is ruby red in color, and is described as offering “sweet notes of red fruit; cherries, sour cherries and lychees accompanied by floral scents of rose petal sand, spicy hints of sandalwood, rosemary and lavender. Its palate is soft with smooth, sweet tannins together with well-balanced freshness that make it easy to drink, lively and savory.”
Enoteca Italiana in Bologna had three different Antinori wines, such as the Pèppoli Chianti Classico 2019. For my Finnish readers, you can find the wine from Alko’s selection.
The wine estate offers several different wine experiences in Tuscany, such as curated winery tours with tastings, of the family history or the winery’s innovative architecture. If travelling in Italy, I’d definitely recommend checking their wine estates and and what each estate has to offer. You can check their website here.
2. MAMbo - Museum of Modern Art
We visited Bologna’s Modern Museum of Art for the first time this weekend. It’s a beautiful open space with several exhibitions running. Not only does it host the Museum of Modern Art but also the Institution of Contemporary Art is located here. The permanent collection is closed until the 28th of February, and I’ll definitely go back to explore it.
We visited the current main exhibition Fronte e Retro by Italo Zuffi on the first floor. The exhibition had different elements, an interactive ‘corner’ for visitors and fascinating materials and visuals. It runs until May 1st. After the the exhibition, make sure to visit their bookshop and grab coffee or drinks at their bar in the corner.
Mambo is located in the Manifattura delle Arti cultural district, where the museum focuses on various research- and innovation-based activities, such as the Cineteca di Bologna, the workshops and many associations and art galleries. Students of University of Bologna have free admission and an adult ticket cost 6 €. Check their opening hours here.
3. La Fabbreria
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