{"product_id":"chianti-bowl-tastevin-10-cm-diameter-handcrafted-in-italy-pewter","title":"Chianti Bowl \/ Tastevin - 10 cm Diameter - Handcrafted in Italy - Pewter","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade by Italian craftsmen specialising in traditional and contemporary pewter wares, this pewter bowl \u003c\/span\u003eis the smaller bowl in a pair. I\u003c\/span\u003et is \u003cspan\u003ecleverly 'antiqued' to create a gently aged surface, complete with craftsman's touchmark.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis striking bowl is in the style of a traditional \u003cem\u003etastevin\u003c\/em\u003e wine tasting dish - shallow, with a pretty handle, for swirling and sipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWine tasting has been practiced ever since humankind has produced wine in order to gauge quality, and allow the practice of wine-making to progress and improve, however, ever since the 1300s, a more established methodology has evolved in order to evaluate the quality of a wine. Sommeliers, and other professional tasters, such as wine buyers, have created formalised techniques and an established terminology to evaluate and describe the characteristics of a wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are five key ways to 'taste' wine:\u003cem\u003e see, swirl, smell, sip \u003c\/em\u003eand\u003cem\u003e savour\u003c\/em\u003e in order to appreciate the colour, aroma, taste and aftertaste, which enables one to explain the properties of the wine; its clarity, character, complexity, suitable drinking occasion and potential for aging and storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny recreational wine-drinker may touch upon some aspects of this sensory examination whilst sipping a glass in a kitchen, around a dining table or relaxing on a sofa, however, this analysis need not be formal, but rather a personal reflection and appreciation, based on some level general knowledge of wine types to aid discernment. Ultimately, personal taste should dictate above perceived quality and prestige.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has to be agreed, there is nothing better than enjoying an expensive bottle of wine among friends and family to mark a special occasion, or to simply celebrate the moment of togetherness, yet if a £6 bottle of Merlot hits the spot, beyond an expensive recommendation read about in a magazine, simply sip, savour and enjoy...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf course, this dish is not restricted to wine tasting, it is useful as an individual bowl for snacks and nibbles, and looks great either stand-alone or within the Chianti pairing. They would look great hanging on hooks on a kitchen dresser, wall or shelf, intermingled with Cosi Tabellini's other Tastevin range; the Lugana bowls...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuying as a gift? Why not make it even more special with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/italian-pewter.co.uk\/pages\/cosi-tabellini-uk-luxury-handcrafted-italian-pewter-crystal-ceramic-engraving-personalising\" title=\"Engraving\"\u003eengraving service\u003c\/a\u003e?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSize: Diameter 10 cm\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMaterials Used: Pewter\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRef: CT0090811 \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDesigners: Enrico Cosi \u0026amp; Sergio Tabellini\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Lead Free\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAll Cosi Tabellini Pewter is 100% lead-free, so it is totally food \u0026amp; drink safe, and is both EU and US FDA approved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCosi Tabellini pieces come gift-boxed with a guarantee card and instructions on how to care for pewter.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Italian Pewter","offers":[{"title":"Chianti Bowl (10 cm Diameter)","offer_id":958862429,"sku":"CT0090811","price":39.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0288\/3072\/products\/Cosi-Tabellini-Italian-Pewter-CHIANTO-Wine-Taster--0090811.jpg?v=1412595402","url":"https:\/\/italian-pewter.co.uk\/products\/chianti-bowl-tastevin-10-cm-diameter-handcrafted-in-italy-pewter","provider":"Cosi Tabellini UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}