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Journal
Capofaro and its unique Malvasia
Malvasia delle Lipari is the noble fruit of the Aeolian islands, the grape belongs to the category of aromatic wines, and is one of the many Malvasia varieties cultivated in Italy.
The Blessed Hills of Regaleali
Tasting, Eating, Sleeping and Cultivating Beauty at Regaleali
Mozia: Where Vines and History Coexist
Sallier de la Tour: Syrah's Chosen Territory
Capofaro: an extraordinary vineyard overlooking the sea
Illuminated by a historic lighthouse on the bluff, the charm of this 30+ year old vineyard seduces anyone who observes whether by sea or by land.
Sustainability for Tasca d'Almerita
The bond with this land has always been important for @tascadalmerita family: they have always lived in the earth and off the fruits of the earth.
Biodiversity at Tasca d'Almerita
Sustainability means also sharing a goal and participating together to its fulfilment.
Introducing: @wearecerta.hk
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Armatore in Hong Kong
Visiting Estro, Grissini, Testina and Kontrasto
Casa Certa First Anniversary
As a good omen for the start of 2023, we want to share our gratitude with all the friends who have been with us, sharing a slice of our very first year of Casa Certa.
Introducing Certa Wine Club
Our big dreamer and wine lover @keti.mazzi introduces Certa Wine Club. Certa Wine Club is the chance to share the most rare, not-on-the-shelf selection of wines.
Certa Events 2023
A collection of all our collaborations, wine dinners, tastings and masterclasses and the links to book a seat at the table!
Drink with Certa #12: Secondo Marco's Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2013
Amarone is one of the greatest wines of Italy produced in Valpolicella located in the west side of Veneto (North-east of Italy). Here, the tradition of making wines with air-dried grapes (the process is called “appasimento”) could be traced back to the Roman time.
Drink with Certa #13: Palari's Rocca Coeli Etna Rosso Contrada Marchesa 2015
Palari is one of the cult wineries in Sicily, which made its fame for reviving the tiny historic Faro DOC located in north-eastern corner of this Mediterranean island.
Drink with Certa #14: Lungarotti Rubesco Rosso di Torgiano 2019
Lungarotti is the leading winery in Umbria, a region located in central Italy with the fame of being the “green heart of Italy” thanks to its stunning green landscape and picturesque countryside.
June 30th: Poliziano Wine Dinner at Ciak in the Kitchen
Discover the excellence of the territory and the wines of Montepulciano through a five-course dinner.
Drink with Certa #6: Di Majo Norante's Tintilia
The Tintilia vine is scarcely diffused and little cultivated in Italy. However, this does not apply to Molise, the only region in which a specific DOC has been dedicated to Tintilia wine. Di Majo Norante honors this ancient native Molise vine, making it pure.
Drink with Certa #7: Cavalleri's Blanc de Blancs
Blanc de Blancs Nature is the proud expression of all Cavalleri's experimental research in the past ten years.
Drink with Certa #8: Fattoria Carpineta Fontalpino's Chianti Classico
This Chianti Classico DOCG of the Carpineta Fontalpino company best represents the traditions of the places where this production reality was born.
Drink with Certa #9: Di Majo Norante's Greco
According to Aristotle, the "Greek" grape comes from Thessaly. What is certain is that it has very remote origins. Cato, Varro and Virgilio also praised this grape, distinguishing even five clones. The experience of the Di Majo Norante winery ensures that a very good Greco is produced, one of the best in its class.
Drink with Certa #10: Boffalora's Umo and Pietrisco
Do you like Nebbiolo? It is one of most prestigious and noble red grape varieties in Italy, which is used for producing two of Italy’s greatest wines – Barolo and Barbaresco. However, Nebbiolo is not limited only to Piemonte, its wines are also produced in neighbouring Lombardia lies in the central party of northern Italy.
Drink with Certa #11: Pievalta's Tre Ripe
Tre Ripe in local language means “side”, the side of a hill. Pievalta owns 3 vineyards in 3
different places: Maiolati Spontini, Montecarotto and Monte Follonica. Three sides, two valleys, different soils and altitudes.
Olive oil is an expression of terroir
It's an ancient food, profound in its history and cultural impact. But olive oil is also an expression of terroir, just like grapes, so five very distinct bottles from Tasca d'Almerita reflect their own unique regions of Sicily.
Drink with Matteo Season 1
Easy mixed drinks anyone can master at home introduced by our spirits BDM, Matteo Ceravolo.
Panettone Guide
If you love Italian food but hate panettone, you’re probably doing it wrong. Here’s why you should give this baked speciality another try this Christmas.
Drink with Certa #5: Marsala, the hidden gem of Sicily
Justin guides our through the discovery of Marsala, a fortified wine produced in the region surrounding the town of Marsala, located on Sicilia’s western tip.
Pop-up Store @ Sub-Zero & Wolf Flagship - Lee Garden Three
From November 9 until February 15, come to indulge in an Italian culinary discovery at Certa's intimate pop-up store co-hosted by Sub-Zero & Wolf Flagaship at Lee Garden Three.
Drink with Certa #4: La Colombera Il Montino 2018
Justin shares his thoughts about La Colombera's Il Montino, made from Timorasso, an incredibly underestimated grape that now is one of the protagonists of the Tortonese area.
Christmas Market @ Casa Certa
Start your shopping and Christmas celebrations with Casa Certa Christmas market in Wong Chuk Hang.
Drink with Certa #3: Mosnel Brut Nature
Justin shares his thoughts about Mosnel's Franciacorta Brut Nature, made solely from organically-grown grapes pays homage to the quintessence of the vineyard and to the utter harmony of nature’s components.
Drink with Certa #2: Poliziano Vin Santo di Montepulciano
Justin celebrates Mid Autum Festival with Poliziano's Vin Santo di Montepulciano
Drink with Certa #1: Frisino Legami Rosato
Justin shares his thoughts about Frisino's Rosato made from 100% Primitivo, one of the signature native grapes from Puglia.
Marisa Cuomo Furore Rosso Costa d’Amalfi DOC 2019
Justin shares his thoughts about Marisa Cuomo Furore Rosso Costa d’Amalfi DOC 2019, a “double-faced” wine.
Frisino Minutolo IGP Puglia 2019
Justin shares his thoughts about Frisino Minutolo IGP Puglia 2019.
Cavalleri Franciacorta Brut Blanc de Blancs
Justin shares his thoughts about Cavalleri Franciacorta Brut Blanc de Blancs.
Manuel Marinacci Barbaresco Riserva 2015
Justin shares his thoughts about Manuel Marinacci Barbaresco Riserva 2015
Podere le Ripi Sogni & Follia Rosso di Montalcino 2015
Justin shares his thoughts about Podere le Ripi Sogni & Follia Rosso di Montalcino 2015, the little brother of Brunello
Cantine Astroni Colle Rotondella Campi Flegrei Piedirosso 2018
Justin shares his thoughts about Cantine Astroni Colle Rotondella Campi Flegrei Piedirosso 2018.
Summer in Sicily: Tenuta Tascante
Ian had travelled across Italy exploring Tasca estates over the last two summers. He shares some of his favourite wine memories of Tenuta Tascante, in the extraordinary territory of Mount Etna.
Delicacies hunting around Abruzzo
In a picturesque, tiny village Mr De Paulis was our stop in his delicatessen and salumeria. Gregorio Rotolo makes cheese with the oak barrels from Valle Reale vineyards down the valley.
Riecine Palmina Rosé Toscana IGT 2019
Justin shares his thoughts about Riecine Palmina Rosé Toscana IGT 2019, a fruity, crispy and easy to drink wine and certainly food friendly.
Elisabetta and The Biscotti Factory
Elisabetta is one of those people who has a smile that can light up a room.
The Art of Living: Castello di Ama
It feels incredible strolling down the cobblestone streets of the village of Ama, not only because of its medieval history, but because of the fact that there is an astounding collection of contemporary art all around you.
Wild Italy
There’s an imaginary line that splits Abruzzo into two – Abruzzo of the sea and Abruzzo of the mountains goes inland, its peaks a sort of spine attached to the core of the nation.
Mountains of Finesse
If I’m honest, I couldn’t point to Abruzzo on a map before we went there.
The Magic of Sardinia
A walk around the Cagliari’s central market, San Benedetto, is a delight for the senses.
Salt Day
Having salt in your hair is a common occurrence while cruising around Sicily and its glistening waters, but this feeling couldn’t be more apt than at Mozia, a tiny island off the western coast of Sicily.
The Sicilian Highlands
Volcanoes and Sicily go together like Sonny and Cher, but no volcano in the region is as famous as Etna.
Summer in Sicily: Capofaro
Ian had travelled across Italy exploring Tasca estates over the last two summers. He shares some of his favourite wine memories of Capofaro, in the Aeolian archipelago.
Valle Reale
The vineyards at Valle Reale sit in Majella, one of the most breath-taking national parks in all of Italy, a remote, wild and quiet part of the country.
Culinary / Cultural encounter: Antonio Mattei
To get into the mood, we discussed about food hybridity over Mattei's cantucci and pu’erh tea.
How to create a perfect G&T (it’s not what you think)
A gin and tonic is usually a “safe” drink – a drink you have when you’re not sure if the bar does good cocktails – but the way a gin and tonic is done at Capofaro, you’ll have no doubt that the bar can handle anything.
Mosnel Franciacorta Brut Rosé
Justin shares his thoughts about Mosnel Franciacorta Brut Rosé.
Podere Le Ripi Canna Torta Toscana Bianco IGT 2019
Justin shares his thoughts about Podere Le Ripi Canna Torta Toscana Bianco IGT 2019: "It almost tastes like a red wine in the white wine’s cloth".
Niko Romito
Niko Romito was once a stockbroker, but in 1999 he decided to take over his father's restaurant when he passed, even though he knew nothing about cooking. His journey since then has been extraordinary and today he is one of Italy's finest chefs.
Brushing up on essential cocktail knowledge: the Negroni
Mixologist Massimo takes us on a tour of Italian bitters, grappa and amari, brushing up on essential cocktail knowledge. Let's start with a Negroni.
Summer in Sicily: Tenuta Regaleali
Ian had travelled across Italy exploring Tasca estates over the last two summers. He shares some of his favourite wine memories of Tenuta Regaleali, in the heart of Sicily.
Does heaven exist? And other delicious questions
Before we know it, we’re being taught how to milk the sheep, and make the milk into ricotta.
Culinary / Cultural encounter: Il Borgo del Balsamico
We jumped at the chance to test our fusion-ness, dipping dumplings into Il Borgo del Balsamico Balsamic Vinegars.
Culinary / Cultural encounter: Testa Conserve
We took the chance to challenge this complex concept, holding chopsticks and matching Testa's Bluefin tuna fillets with some local flavours.
Summer in Sicily: Sallier de La Tour
Ian had travelled across Italy exploring Tasca estates over the last two summers. He shares some of his favourite wine memories of Sallier de La Tour, a hour ride from Palermo.
Summer in Sicily: Tenuta Whitaker
Ian had travelled across Italy exploring Tasca estates over the last two summers. He shares some of his favourite wine memories of Whitaker on Mozia island.
Antonio Mattei & the Cantucci factory
The small town of Prato, just a short train ride from Florence, is home to the charming and original home of Mattei biscuits, in business since 1858. Antonio Mattei started the business and it remains in family hands today, celebrated for their delicious artisanal, handmade biscuits.
Regaleali Land
‘We’re not in the south of Italy - we’re in the north of Africa’. It's a remarkable reminder from Corrado, the winemaker at Regaleali, of Sicily's unique geographical location, less than 100 miles away from Tunisia.
Trippin’ With Margarita Forés In The Heart Of Southern Italy
The country’s most internationally acclaimed chef visits the Tenuta Regaleali estate for My Italy to discover what’s cooking inside the Anna Tasca Lanza Cooking School.
Montalcino: beyond the Brunello
Fourth episode of the story of how a Tuscan hill found itself under the spotlight of the wine world. The history of Brunello, today’s nature scene, the unexpected biodiversity of Montalcino and Tuscan food and drink excellences.
Brunello the Italian dream
Third episode of the story of how a Tuscan hill found itself under the spotlight of the wine world. The history of Brunello, today’s nature scene, the unexpected biodiversity of Montalcino and Tuscan food and drink excellences.
From Montalcino to Brunello
First episode of the story of how a Tuscan hill found itself under the spotlight of the wine world. The history of Brunello, today’s nature scene, the unexpected biodiversity of Montalcino and Tuscan food and drink excellences.
Geographica description of a territory divided into sides and slopes
Second episode of the story of how a Tuscan hill found itself under the spotlight of the wine world. The history of Brunello, today’s nature scene, the unexpected biodiversity of Montalcino and Tuscan food and drink excellences.
Fenocchio Langhe Nebbiolo 2018
Justin shares his thoughts about Giacomo Fenocchio's Langhe Nebbiolo 2018, the "junior version" of Barolo that allows you to appreciate the beauty of Nebbiolo grapes without having to wait.
Regaleali @ Tosca
A warm thank you to Chef Angelo!
A journey into Regaleali
Food is a many-layered topic in most cultures and none more so than in #Italy. Together with a feeling of joy and conviviality, it brings also a sense of responsibility in taking care of a stratified system of notions and habits.
Introducing Anna Tasca Lanza School
As this year we’re all stuck within our borders, Fabrizia @fabrizialanza decided to connect Case Vecchie with the rest of the world: she’s inviting us into her kitchen online!
Introducing Testa Conserve
It’s that time of the year: sea is calling, @testa_conserve is ready to raise anchor. The Mediterranean #BluefinTuna season is officially open and we’re following the Testa crew on board.
Introducing Valle Reale
@valle_reale is literally a valley in the middle of these mountains, placed in the spot where the three parks intersect.
Valle Reale @ Baked
This week we start from the bottle (as Hong Kong public venues and bars are allowed to reopen their doors: cheers!), introducing you @valle_reale Trebbiano d’Abruzzo.
Introducing Amaro Amara
Behind its comforting bitterness, every #amaro is an entire story on its own. From the vast orange groves at the foot of Mount Etna, @amaro_amara is a 100% pure Sicilian story.
At Roots with Argiolas' Vermentino
@rootseateryhk is definitely one of our neighborhood’s favourites: Chef @stephanieknwong keeps pampering us with her Cantonese flavour menu with intriguing spins.
When at CIAK in the kitchen
When at @ciakinthekitchen, do as the Italian do. We start our feast with an aperitivo, one of the quintessential cultural expressions of Italy: a glass of wine with a small snack as a kind of warm up to dinner.
Food is GESTURE
We’re here to talk about food through the 𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 that are embedded within food.
Food is ETHICS
The food in our plate isn’t just a way to keep from feeling hungry; it’s a reflection on how we want the world to be, delicious yet fair.
Food is PRESERVATION
We’re here to talk about food through #preservation, from its most literal translation to the broadest mean.
Certa is ITALY
Unfolding #stayCERTA, we created a family album full of windows of opportunities. To pause for a moment and remind ourselves why we are so passionate on doing what we do. Why we work so hard to share our stories with other people.
Certa is EXCELLENCE
Excellence relies on any connection between the gesture and the product: the careful hand work during the harvest in our wineries, all the dedication behind the creation of a wine unleashed in a celebrative pouring; and then again every final touch of any master involved in the creation and communication.
Certa is ITALIAN-NESS
It isn’t easy to explain how these hereditary habits can be so intertwined with a culture. In a way, these actions all represents daily rituals of nourishment. Nourishment in its broadest sense.
Certa is PEOPLE
We’re here to create a community of passionate and enthusiast individuals. Knowing others and being known, being a people person, investing in somewhere instead of trying to be everywhere.
Certa is TRADITION
Each gesture, decision, attention and sacrifice that have been tirelessly repeated and solemnly observed throughout the years, have gained an ultimate importance, becoming a tradition.
Certa is BALANCE
At Certa we tell stories of products that become experiences, that are environmentally-friendly and possess a clear terroir.
Introducing the next chapter of Certa
We’ll take you on a tour beyond wine, trying to shape a new compelling way of talking about gastronomy, crafts, travel and people from the far south of Italy all the way up to the north.
Certa is PLACES
The smell, taste and texture of our environment intensify our perception of places. The ability to be amazed and to meet our surroundings with an open mind and responsive senses will at once ground us and allow us to learn from each big little experience.
People
Nicola Dal Falco
Justin Chen
Chris Dwyer
Ian Wong
Janice Leung Hayes
Shy Perez-Sala
