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James Suckling's tasting launches the new LG Signature wine cellar – Italian Cuisine

Technology, design and the pursuit of excellence in every detail have given life to the new cellar for LG Signature wines. The famous wine critic James Suckling presented it, an exceptional testimonial, with a high-level tasting

The new LG Signature wine cellar is born. A globally famous critic, the American, gave her baptism James Suckling, which for the occasion held a tasting of three labels equally iconic. Not only that, Suckling has made its important experience in the world of wine available to LG Signature, becoming a real ambassador of the cellar, which is positioned on a premium market level, with a series of trumps that will conquer even the most demanding.

A luxury home for the finest wines

In fact, the new LG Signature wine cellar minimizes variations in temperature, reduces vibrations, limits exposure to light and keeps humidity constant: in short, it recreates the perfect environment of a traditional cellar, where it can be aged. the finest wines without fear. There are three temperature-controlled zones for red wines, whites and sparkling wines, protected by the black glass door with mirror coating, which blocks heat and ultraviolet radiation. The wine cellar, capable of a maximum of 65 bottles, has a timeless luxury design, which adapts perfectly to classic and contemporary environments, and latest generation technological features, represented, for example, by the InstaView, a lighting system that allows you to see inside without opening the door, by knocking two quick blows on the upholstery
mirrored: in this way you can keep an eye on the bottles in the cellar without losing cold; or, again from the ThinQ, a system that allows you to open the cellar door with just the sound of your voice.

The wines tasted

Sukling, first leading collaborator of Wine Spectator magazine, where he worked for almost thirty years, and then director of JamesSuckling.com, on the occasion of the launch of the new LG Signature cellar, tasted Louis Roederer's Champagne Brut Premier as his first wine : “Champagne is a wine for every occasion, but never serve it too cold” was his first advice to taste it at its best. Then followed the Torrione 2015 by Petrolo, a Tuscan red, which conquered Sukling for its freshness and brightness and which the critic loves for its ease of drinking and pairing, recommending tasting it also with fish, served in this case, with a few degrees less. Finally, it was the turn of Almaviva 2017, a powerful Chilean red from Valle del Maipo, based on cabernet sauvignon, with a balance of carmenènere, cabernet franc, petit verdot and merlot, which for Sukling is a 100-point wine. “They often ask me what a 100-point bottle should be like,” says the critic; “It's simple, it must be a perfect wine that is also capable of making you fall in love”.

Baglio Aimone, the cellar in the WWF reserve – Italian Cuisine

Baglio Aimone is a winery immersed in a WWF nature reserve in the province of Trapani, the most suitable area for some Sicilian native vines

There is a company in Sicily, in the province of Trapani, the southwestern area of the island, which has always been considered the most vine-planted in Italy and the most suitable for some of the native vines of this wonderful land, in whose wines have the name and character of the knights of the epic poems of the thirteenth century, who defended their beloved and homeland with sword and honor. Baglio Aimone is a winery founded in 2012 within a WWF Nature Reserve, 300 hectares of land surrounded by several lakes, including Lake Preola, Lake Murana and other smaller ones of karst origin, on the ridge of a hill that embraces with look at all the vineyards and the Mediterranean scrub where they are inserted The wines that are produced here are all from vines over 50 years old, plants with a curvilinear trunk that have been able to sink their roots into the soil and suck all the nutrients from there to give the grapes the best that nature can do.

The wines of Baglio Aimone

The name of the Baglio itself and that of the wines, Iratus, Mandricardo, Doralice, Ferraù and Argalia, they originate from the characters of the tales of chivalry, later transposed into the Sicilian tradition of the Opera dei Pupi. The first epic was precisely The four sons of Aimone, from the thirteenth century, from which the paladins and their deeds were born, narrated by Boiardo and Ariosto inOrlando in love and inOrlando furious. They are made with grapes Grillo, Zibibbo, Grecanico, Cataratto and Nerello Mascalese in purity, fermented and aged in thermo-controlled steel tanks, to preserve varietal authenticity. A careful monochrome selection of Sicilian native grapes, rigorously harvested by hand, in crates, and in the early hours of the day, to obtain grapes of the highest quality and preserve the health of the plants. Among the types there are also two sparkling wines, both Martinotti method, one a Brut vintage and the other an Extra Dry.

The birth of the cellar

It was the decision to revive the Baglio, dating back to the 18th century Baldàssare Paladino, born in Petrosino, Sicily, but then moved to Genoa. Over the years it has succumbed to the call of its own land and has decided to recover the ancient family tradition of winemakers and enhance the architectural heritage of beloved Sicily. From his work these bottles were born, a real synthesis of what this territory can offer. A work also recognized nationally by various guides, starting with Wines of Veronelli ai Good Wines of Italy. Then in 2019, the silver medal award for the Grillo Bianco DOC 2018 Argalia at the Concours Mondial De Bruxelles.

Guide to choosing the wine cellar – Italian Cuisine

To find the best, but above all the right one for your needs, spaces and design. Here are our tips, function by function

The appliance that is missing in your home could be the one you use the most. In fact, the wine cellar is very useful every day because it keeps at the right serving temperature what you want to drink immediately and allows you to keep the bottles that have a long wait in front of you at optimal conditions. It is useful for wine lovers and for those who do not want to miss a glass for dinner, for special occasions and a family dinner: the wine cellar is the best way to enjoy the passion for wine, at best. But which one to choose?

An object of desire accessible

The iconic wine cellar is that of Haier, market leader and No. 1 in the world in the production of wine cellars (Euromonitor International Limited 2019). In a quality wine cellar, the wine ages in an environment that is remarkably close to one cellar in natural stone preserving all its features. Its range is designed to adapt to the different needs of consumers from all points of view, from the design to capacity, passing by the best technologies.

Size and adaptability

From the 30 capacity bottles, the wine cellars Haier they can be as small as they can be under the kitchen top, or can accommodate up to 171 wines. I am free to install, from modern design and in black or steel with wooden shelves: so they adapt to any decor. You can insert them in the design phase or add them comfortably (even in other rooms of the house, because many people like to keep them in the living room, in the study or in the tavern).

Anti-UV protection

A wine cellar furnishes and shows its precious collection is a pride, but the bottles must be protected from harmful light rays that can alter the structure, the aromas and in general the quality of the wines. The anti-UV filter of the glass door of the Haier cellars protects every bottle from sunlight to best preserve it until the day you decide to uncork it.

Intelligent lighting

The lighting of the wine cellar must be pleasant, furnish, make the most precious collections visible, without producing heat. The cellars Haier they are all illuminated with LED lights – which also guarantee low energy consumption (all the cellars are class A).

Clean Air

Even if the bottles are sealed, the cork makes them "breathe" anyway. For this reason, it is important to preserve your wines in a clean atmosphere in order to preserve their characteristics, especially if the wines are destined for long aging. The Haier cellars are equipped with a active carbon filter which guarantees the cleanliness of the air so that it smells do not alter the sensorial qualities of wine.

Double temperature control

The right storage temperature is very important, both to fully enjoy the taste and aromas of each type of wine and to respect their natural evolution and maturation over time: it is a matter of degrees, and its regulation must be very precise. The intuitive touch display outside of the Haier cellars allows you to conveniently set the temperature without having to open the door, with precision. But not just one temperature! The function Double Zone of the cellars Haier allows to set two distinct temperatures inside the same cellar and keep it that way white wines and red wines ready for service.

Without vibrations and noise

The wine is particularly sensitive to micro-vibrations and noise, which can alter the aroma ruining the taste. The compressor of the cellars Haier it is equipped with a system that reduces vibrations and minimizes noise, so that the bottles retain their original aroma and, at the same time, it is possible to install the wine cellar in any room of the house, in complete tranquility.

The best of storage in the cellar, at home

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