{"product_id":"chianti-bowl-tastevin-13-cm-diameter-handcrafted-in-italy-pewter","title":"Chianti Bowl \/ Tastevin - 13 cm Diameter - Handcrafted in Italy - Pewter","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCleverly 'antiqued' to create a gently aged surface, complete with craftsman's touchmark, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethis pewter bowl \u003c\/span\u003eis the larger bowl in a pair, made by Italian craftsmen specialising in traditional and contemporary pewter wares.\u003c\/span\u003e \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 title=\"Engraving\" href=\"https:\/\/italian-pewter.co.uk\/pages\/cosi-tabellini-uk-luxury-handcrafted-italian-pewter-crystal-ceramic-engraving-personalising\"\u003eengraving service\u003c\/a\u003e?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSize: Diameter 13 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: CT0090801 \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 (13 cm Diameter)","offer_id":958862853,"sku":"CT0090801","price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0288\/3072\/products\/Cosi-Tabellini-Italian-Pewter-CHIANTI-Taste-Vin-0090801.jpg?v=1412595542","url":"https:\/\/italian-pewter.co.uk\/products\/chianti-bowl-tastevin-13-cm-diameter-handcrafted-in-italy-pewter","provider":"Cosi Tabellini UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}