Some times I wonder what is that little sparkle you could add to your job to make it more interesting? To meet someone that will make the effort to spice up the dining experience, well deserves a round of applause!
At Ristorante Al Cristo in the heart of Verona Italy, we met a sommelier named Icas, whom just made those little steps to make the dining experience much more entertaining. Pairing the food with wine, was a given, he caught our attention when he poured the wine and we noticed the cork was hanging at the side of the bottle.
Icas.. the Sommelier
It was a simple trick, he demonstrated to us again when he opened the next bottle. He skillfully cut the foil into the shape of a ring and the cork could fit easily into the ring.
When the time came to change our glasses, Icas came in holding 9 glasses with his left hand, we were all cheering for him. He said proudly that he could add 2 more glasses and then posted for us.
Maybe the world is so competitive and being a new kid on the block, it takes more than wine knowledge. These tricks certainly made our dining experience very memorable and he’s one sommelier we will always remember!
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