Author Archives: Cecilio Augusto Berndsen

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About Cecilio Augusto Berndsen

Information Technology, Management, Project Management and Public Administration are areas I am familiar with. I am also interested in photography, wine, sailing, politics, economics, and economic development.

Tasting No 270 – October 29, 2024 Chiavennasca: Il Nebbiolo delle Alpi

Posted on October 22, 2024 by Cecilio Augusto Berndsen

Tasting No 270 – October 29, 2024 Chiavennasca: Il Nebbiolo delle Alpi            Capri Ristorante, McLean VA   Tasting Overview The main objective of this tasting is to explore lesser-known wines from Valtellina in Lombardia. They are red wines produced … Continue reading →

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Tasting No.269   – September 24,  2024 Classic Tuscany – Wine & Food

Posted on September 14, 2024 by Cecilio Augusto Berndsen

 Tasting No269   – September 24,  2024 Classic Tuscany – Wine & Food            Capri Ristorante, McLean VA   Tasting Overview The main objective of this tasting is to learn about Tuscany and three of its most important red wines … Continue reading →

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Tasting No 268 – August 27, 2024 – Wines of Northwest Veneto: Valpolicella and Soave

Posted on August 17, 2024 by Cecilio Augusto Berndsen

Tasting No 268 – August 27, 2024  –  Wines of Northwest Veneto: Valpolicella and Soave                                                                                         Capri Ristorante, McLean VA Tasting Overview The objective of this tasting is to explore wines from historic wineries in the northwest area of Veneto … Continue reading →

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Tasting No 267 – July 30, 2024  – Italy’s “Underdogs”: Umbria and Lazio

Posted on July 26, 2024 by Cecilio Augusto Berndsen

Tasting No 267 – July 30, 2024  Italy’s “Underdogs”: Umbria and Lazio      Capri Ristorante, McLean VA     Tasting Overview The main objective of this tasting is to explore wines of lesser-known grape varieties from two ‘not so famous’ … Continue reading →

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Tasting No 266 – June 25, 2024 – Tuscany beyond Chianti and Sangiovese

Posted on June 19, 2024 by Cecilio Augusto Berndsen

Tasting No 266 – June 25, 2024 – Tuscany beyond Chianti and Sangiovese   Capri Ristorante, McLean VA       1.Tasting Overview While Tuscany is mostly known for the Chianti and Sangiovese based wines, this tasting is devoted to … Continue reading →

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Tasting No 265 – May 28, 2024 – Campania’s Volcanic Wines, Italy

Posted on May 22, 2024 by Cecilio Augusto Berndsen

Tasting No 265 – May 28, 2024 – Campania’s Volcanic Wines, Italy  Capri Ristorante, McLean VA       Tasting Overview The main objective of this tasting is to explore wines from the Campania region, particularly the unique and intriguing … Continue reading →

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Tasting No 264 – April 30, 2024 – Wines from Piedmont

Posted on April 23, 2024 by Cecilio Augusto Berndsen

Tasting No 264 – April 30, 2024 – Wines from Piedmont   Capri Ristorante, McLean VA     Tasting overview The main objective of this tasting is to explore the wines from the Piedmont area, particularly the famous Barolo and … Continue reading →

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Jairo Sanchez 1941 2024

Posted on April 21, 2024 by Cecilio Augusto Berndsen

Jairo Sanchez 1941 2024   Jairo Sanchez  (1941-2024) our much appreciated Club del Vino Technical Director is not with us anymore. Here a few statements of Club del Vino members wrote about this beloved member. Follows the obituary printed in … Continue reading →

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Tasting No 263 – March 26, 2024 – Wines from Sardinia

Posted on March 22, 2024 by Cecilio Augusto Berndsen

Tasting No 263 – March 26, 2024 – Wines from Sardinia              Capri Ristorante, McLean VA   Tasting Overview   The main objective of this tasting is to explore wines from the Island of Sardinia, Italy Type of tasting: … Continue reading →

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Tasting No 262 – February 27, 2024 – Wines from Sicily

Posted on February 22, 2024 by Cecilio Augusto Berndsen

Tasting No 262 – February 27, 2024 – Wines from Sicily  Capri Ristorante, McLean VA Source: https://www.winetourism.com/wine-maps/#Wine-maps-of-Italian-wine-regions   Tasting Overview The main objective of this tasting is to explore wines from the Sicily in Italy. The tasting will include one … Continue reading →

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