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 271 Wines of Puglia – November 19, 2024.

Posted on November 18, 2024 by Cecilio Augusto Berndsen

Tasting No. 271   Wines of Puglia  – November 19, 2024       Capri Ristorante, McLean VA Wines of Puglia Tasting Overview The main objective of this tasting is to compare and contrast red wines of Puglia. We endeavored to choose red … Continue reading →

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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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