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Rebecca Uncorked
Pleased
to introduce myself, I'm Rebecca.
I've been involved with Tuscan wines since I first came to Italy in the mid 90's. First, as a restaurant co-owner (Enoteca Baldovino - see pics below) in Florence together with friends, David and Catherine Gardner who have opened a beautiful country hotel in Greve in Chianti (Villa Bordoni). The mid nineties was when the Super Tuscans had really caught on and we had the unique opportunity to be around local wine enthusiasts and had the possibility to taste many a wine... While running the Enoteca Baldovino, we all did the 3-year Sommelier course in Florence.In 2002 my wonderful daughter was born and the restaurant business became too hectic and so instead I started a company named Vinalità (a blend of words "vino" (wine) and "qualità" (quality)) and have since then worked as a wine broker and exporter for many smaller wineries in Tuscany.
Above: 2007.
To the left: Firenze Spettacolo 1999.
To the right: painting by friend Signe Olander 2000.
I've studied with the Italian Organization of Sommelier (AIS). When I find the time, I join professional wine tastings and get a lot of contacts by attending the important wine fairs and exhibitions of Italy.My general curiosity has led me to travel extensively in the wine country here in Italy, Tuscany in particular. I adore the wine country for its unique beauty and admire the people involved in the wine making. And I haven't yet found anything that matches the diversity of Italian vine varietals and regional wines - a never-ending experience full of pleasant surprises and satisfactory discoveries. Lately I have taken on a love for smaller wineries, often organic and biodynamic that are usually small, family run farms with lots of love for their land and their products. So, I hope to express my enthusiasm for this contagious subject to my customers.
If you want to know more, I would like to invite you to my blog which I began in 2007: http://rebeccawineintuscany.com
In the spring of 2009 we opened a restaurant in the town of Colle Val d'Elsa, a real Tuscan gem, famous for the production of crystal. The concept is slow food, from local produce, traditional Tuscan recipes, etc.: www.cucina-popolare.com, so I hope to see you at OFFICINA DELLA CUCINA POPOLARE!
Lately I've been working on an Iphone/Ipad APP called "Tuscany Wineries with Rebecca Wine". The idea is that you can take this mini-guide to my favorite wineries with you on the road when traveling to Tuscany. It's quite cheap, so there's no excuse! Let me know what you think about it (you can buy it on Apple App Store).
If you are coming through Tuscany and stopping in either Siena or Florence, make sure to come see us at our unique Tuscan Wine Schools!
Contact Info
Enquiries
& questions
are more than welcome.
I'll get back to you as soon as possible.
Email:
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Phone: (+39)
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