From the moment you arrive you know you are about to experience something extraordinary. Of course, the ride up the hills past endless rows of vines and amazing vistas is a prelude for what is about to come. We have been to Fasol Menin a few times accompanied by friends from America as we are expats living in Treviso.
Whenever a visit by friends or family is about to happen, we plan incredible adventures to "show off" our new home. This usually involves lunch at Trattoria Alla Cima and a wine tour at Fasol Menin. Both establishments have incredibly simple Web Site reservation procedures with follow-up emails.
On our last visit to Fasol Menin, Sylvia ( I hope I am recalling her name) was our guide, and it was a spectacular experience. So, we knew that our next visit would be as expected and Fasol Manin more than lived up to our expectations. Easy parking in front of a beautiful facility with a great wine bottle sculpture on the front lawn. We were greeted in the parking area and it was explained that we would be joining a small group that also spoke English and it was being led by the owner Alessandro. Although my wife speaks Italian and I am patiently learning, our guests speak English and we had chosen English speaking when we reserved the visit on the Web Site.
Alessandro guided us through the wine making process and their philosophy. No preservative or pesticides and hand harvesting with scissors and buckets. Limited production to ensure quality with and particular attention to the angle of the sunshine. On that note, Alessandro WAS a ray of sunshine. He explained the history, the process, the family, the connection to local artists and more with incredible enthusiasm.
We climbed a spiral staircase to enter the most incredible tasting room with a grand piano. That would have been perfect, but Alessandro walked us to the next room with an incredible panoramic view of the vineyard and a soon to be opened hotel and restaurant building. The tables were set with special placemats and wine glasses that fit on circles on the placemats that foretell which wine we would be tasting. We had chosen 5 Proseccos, and one was better than the next with different sugar levels and dryness. The pour was substantial, and the Sommelier was incredibly knowledgeable. Each wine was served with salami or cheese or the most incredible pumpkin mini-tart.
Fabulous background music, perfect lighting, an incredible sommelier and some amazing wine. What else could you ask for. Alessandro gave our guests a parting gift and we were given a room spray that we have already sprayed in our living room in Treviso and it brought us right back to the winery.
If you ever do a wine tasting be sure to make Fasol Menin your first choice!! Alessandro lives in Treviso and has invited me to have a coffee in town. I can't wait to thank him personally. read more
