Archive for March 1st, 2009

Beccofino Trattoria – Chiang Mai

Sunday, March 1st, 2009

Beccofino Trattoria
20/2 Soi 7 Nimmanhaemin Road,
Suthep, Muang, Chiang Mai 50100
Tel. (053) 226 590-2
Fax. (053) 226 459
Email: trattoriachiangmai@beccofino.co.th
Website: www.beccofino.co.th

The Grand Opening party of Beccofino Trattoria, Chiang Mai was held on February 28th, 2009. There was a large turnout as this city’s residents took a first hand look at the new Beccofino Italian Trattoria.  Executive Chef/Partner, Angelo Rottoli who hails from 3-star Michelin restaurant Enoteca Pinchiorri in Florence, Italy who was chosen to open a branch in Tokyo where he learned to speak Japanese. The recently constructed building that houses Beccofino in Chiang Mai has included some of the finest equipment including ceiling recessed 4-way air-conditioning units, you will not be disturbed by noise or air blowing direct onto you, it also features a custom-made wood burning pizza oven and a striking Venetian mural on the rear wall. An outdoor terrace overlooks a tree lined lane, No. 7, which branches off Chiang Mai’s trendy Nimmanhaemin Road.

Antinori Wine Tasting, Meridien Hotel – Chiang Mai

Sunday, March 1st, 2009

18 Febuary 2009
Chiang Mai Merdien Hotel
A tasting of selected Antinori wines was held at the Italian restaurant Favola. Following were the wines tasted:
Cipresseto 2006 a very pleasant drinking Rose; Villa Antinori Bianco 2007, 70% Trebbiano and Malvasia, 30% Chardonnay and Pinot Bianco and Pinot Gris, light, fragrant and young; Chardonnay Bramito Del Cervo 2006 pale golden color with toasted vanilla; Villa Antinori Rosso 2004, 60% Sangiovese, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 5% Syrah, ruby colored with soft tannins, berry fruit with a hint of oak;
Santa Cristina Chianti Superiore 2006 95% Sangiove, 5% Merlot. A lovely bouquet, good balance of fruit and tannin with floral hints a favorite over the years around the world; Marchese Antinori Chianti Classico Riserva 2004, 90% Sangiovese, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and other red varieties, intense ruby color, a rounded and well-balanced wine; Moscato D’Asti 2007, 100% White Cannelli Moscato, typical Moscato characteristics with hints of honey.