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27/05/2026

Part 5: If you’re a fan of Som Tam… this might be the perfect wine pairing for you 🌶🥗🍷

Som Tam is one of the hardest Thai dishes to pair with wine.

Why?
Because in one plate you have:
• lime acidity
• chili heat
• fish sauce
• sugar
• garlic
• dried shrimp

Too heavy = the wine overwhelms the dish.
Too soft = the spice kills the wine.

So for this pairing, we chose:
✨ Marta Passerina IGP, Sangiovanni (Marche)

Fresh, citrusy, light-bodied, and incredibly drinkable.

The bright acidity follows the lime perfectly, while the clean finish refreshes the palate after every spicy bite.

BUT… here’s the twist 👀

We also tested something unexpected:
🍯 Dindarello by Maculan — a sweet Moscato wine.

And surprisingly?
With Som Tam… it actually worked.

The sweetness softens the chili, while the floral and tropical aromas match the herbs beautifully.

So maybe the rule is this:
👉 If it’s spicy and fresh, sweet wine can work.
👉 If it’s salty and seafood-heavy, better keep it dry.

Which team are you on?
🍋 Fresh & dry or 🍯 Sweet & aromatic

25/05/2026

A sparkling month to remember 🇮🇹✨🍻
From guided tastings to unforgettable conversations, May was filled with incredible Italian craft beers, premium sparkling wines, and amazing moments shared across the Klang Valley.

Thank you to everyone who joined us, raised a glass, and celebrated the passion behind Labi Beers & Gemin Spumanti with us. Salute to the makers, the venues, and all the wine & beer lovers who made these events so special ❤️

Stay tuned for more exciting experiences coming soon 🍾

🇮🇹 Cuore Italiano May 2026 Event Lineup🍾 🍺Get ready for an incredible lineup of Italian craft beers and premium sparklin...
06/05/2026

🇮🇹 Cuore Italiano May 2026 Event Lineup🍾 🍺
Get ready for an incredible lineup of Italian craft beers and premium sparkling wines this May! Join us across various locations in the Klang Valley to meet the makers, enjoy guided tastings, and experience the best of Labi Beers and Gemin Spumanti.

🎟 Secure Your Spot!
Seats are limited for many of these exclusive sessions. Check the flyer for specific RSVP numbers for each venue

🇮🇹 Cuore Italiano May 2026 Event Lineup🍾🍺Get ready for an incredible lineup of Italian craft beers and premium sparkling...
06/05/2026

🇮🇹 Cuore Italiano May 2026 Event Lineup🍾🍺

Get ready for an incredible lineup of Italian craft beers and premium sparkling wines this May! Join us across various locations in the Klang Valley to meet the makers, enjoy guided tastings, and experience the best of Labi Beers and Gemin Spumanti.

🎟 Secure Your Spot!
Seats are limited for many of these exclusive sessions. Check the flyer for specific RSVP numbers for each venue.

One Sunday. One table. One rare encounter with Italian seduction.For the first time in Malaysia, Elisa Rossetto, Export ...
03/05/2026

One Sunday. One table. One rare encounter with Italian seduction.

For the first time in Malaysia, Elisa Rossetto, Export Manager of Ferrari Trento DOC, joins us at Alti Gusti for an intimate brunch devoted to the art of Italian sparkling wine.

A rare journey through Ferrari’s acclaimed Perlè Riserva range — a collection of sparkling wines shaped by time, tension, and unmistakable Italian elegance — paired with Chef Simon’s cuisine in a menu designed to tease, surprise, and linger.

From the first pour to the last bite, expect elegance with a pulse.

📅 Sunday, 31 May 2026
🕧 12:30 PM
📍 Alti Gusti, Petaling Jaya
RM460 per pax

Seats are limited. Some afternoons are not meant to be repeated.

20/04/2026

Part 4: Elevating the pairing with bubbles 🍾⛰

✨ Perlé Trento DOC, Ferrari (Trentino Alto Adige)

Now we move north to the Dolomites — where one of Italy’s most prestigious sparkling wines is born.

Made from Chardonnay using the traditional method (like Champagne), and aged on lees for years, this wine brings depth and precision:
• apple & citrus
• toasted brioche
• bread crust
• hazelnut

What makes it special?
High-altitude vineyards + dramatic day-night temperature shifts =
✨ high acidity
✨ very refined aromas

Why it works with fried fish 👇
Sparkling wine is one of the best pairings for fried food.

The bubbles:
• cleanse the palate after every bite
• cut through the richness
• balance the sweet-salty glaze

Result?
Each bite feels fresh again — like the first one.

Sometimes, the simplest rule works best:
👉 fried food + bubbles = perfect pairing

Would you go for sparkling with Thai food? 🍷

15/04/2026

Vignalta - Colli Euganei 🌋

Some of the most interesting wines come from the quietest places.
Like Colli Euganei — volcanic hills that rise near Padua.

The soils here are rocky, poor, unforgiving.
And that’s exactly the point.
Because when vines struggle, they produce character.

But what really changed this region? The people.

Long before it was trendy, pioneers like Giuseppe Gomiero (and later Vignalta) believed these hills could produce serious wines.
So they did something unexpected — they brought in Bordeaux grapes.
Not to copy France, but to express this place in a different way.

And it worked.

Warm, protected climate + volcanic soils = wines with depth, structure, and identity.

This isn’t about following tradition.
It’s about rewriting it.

10/04/2026

Dish 2: Pla Thot Nam Pla 🐟🇹🇭
Deep fried fish with fish sauce glaze that is crispy with a sweet & salty glaze and hits of garlic and lime.

First pairing:
🌸 Chiaretto Riviera del Garda Classico DOP, Marangona (Lombardia)
A rosé from Lake Garda made from local grapes like Groppello, Marzemino, Barbera & Sangiovese.

Light in colour, but full of character:
• strawberry & raspberry
• citrus peel
• rose petals
• subtle herbal notes

Fresh, elegant, and incredibly food-friendly.

Why it works:
The bright acidity cleans the palate after the fried fish,
while the red fruit softens the sweet-salty glaze.

Rosé sits perfectly between white and red — which makes it one of the most versatile pairing wines.

Would you try rosé with fried fish? 👇

08/04/2026

💥How did Amarone came about?

This wine exists because someone forgot a barrel.🙊😅
And somehow… it turned into one of Italy’s most iconic wines.🍷✨

Amarone was never planned — it came from a mistake that transformed a sweet wine into something bold, dry, and complex.
A happy accident that only works because of where it’s made.
❄️Cool alpine air, warm lake breezes, and hillside vineyards create the perfect conditions to dry grapes and concentrate flavour.

Rich, structured, intense — but still balanced.
The kind of wine made for slow meals, deep flavours, and nights that stretch a little longer.

Sometimes, the best wines aren’t created.
They just happen 🍷

04/04/2026

Part 2: Meet Passerina 🍋🌿

Our second wine for the prawn pairing:
✨ Marta Passerina IGP, Sangiovanni (Marche)

From central Italy near the Adriatic Sea, Passerina is all about freshness and vibrancy.

No oak, no heaviness — just pure, clean expression:
• lemon & grapefruit
• white flowers
• light herbal notes
• sometimes a hint of tropical fruit

Think: somewhere between Pinot Grigio and Sauvignon Blanc.

Fun fact 🐦
“Passerina” comes from passero (sparrow) — birds love these grapes and were said to know exactly when they were perfectly ripe.

Why it works:
Compared to Lugana, Passerina is:
• lighter
• more citrus-driven
• extra refreshing

It lifts the lime, complements the herbs, and cleans the palate after garlic & chili.

So… which pairing wins? 👇
• Lugana → more mineral, seafood-focused
• Passerina → fresher, brighter, more versatile

Both work — just depends on your style.

Which would you choose? 🍷

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