Often heralded as the master of Italian gastronomy, Massimo Bottura is the restaurateur and
chef behind multiple Michelin-starred restaurants across the globe, including the Gucci Osteria
da Massimo Bottura collection. Recently, this iconic chef added two new names to the Gucci
Osteria wine list: Krone Amphora Blanc de Blancs and Krone Ros\u00e9 Cuv\u00e9e Brut. Across four locations \u2013 Florence, Beverly Hills, Seoul and Tokyo \u2013 Gucci Osteria da Massimo Bottura has some serious culinary and fashion clout thanks to its two namesakes. Gucci CEO Marco Bizzarri and Bottura were childhood friends whose twin passions for food and fashion combine in the concept.
Bottura\u2019s first restaurant, Osteria Francescana, which opened in the historic centre of Modena,
Italy, in 1995, is considered \u2018the best of the best\u2019, holding three Michelin stars and twice having
ranked first on The World’s 50 Best Restaurants list, in 2016 and 2018. Gucci Osteria da
Massimo Bottura is just as highly regarded, with its Florence, Beverly Hills and Tokyo outlets
each awarded one Michelin star.
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It comes as no surprise that Krone has been selected to feature on the menu of the Florence
venue. One of South Africa\u2019s premium Cap Classique brands, Krone\u2019s spectacular vintage-only
Cap Classiques capture the character of each harvest, celebrating the distinct time and place in
every bubble.
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Abigail Rands, Krone\u2019s marketing director, is raising a toast to this tremendous feat: \u2018Having not
one but two of our vintages on the menu of such a world-renowned establishment is cause for
celebration. We\u2019re beyond thrilled that such an influential global tastemaker has recognised
what we\u2019re trying to do here at Krone, which is to create Cap Classiques of distinction,\u2019 she
says.
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Krone Amphora Blanc de Blancs 2020 is a pure expression of chardonnay. Fermented in
amphora \u2013 long, narrow clay containers \u2013 this vintage was produced in small batches and made<\/p>\n\n\n\n
in a natural style, with no added enzymes or sulphur. The result is a remarkable unmasked
Blanc de Blanc showcasing the grape\u2019s full flavour spectrum, with notes of citrus, lemongrass,
white pear, green apples and smoked almonds.
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For Krone Ros\u00e9 Cuv\u00e9e Brut 2021, pinot noir and chardonnay grapes were handpicked in the
cool of the night, gently pressed, and bottle fermented in the winery\u2019s underground cellar in
Tulbagh in the western Cape. This vintage-only Ros\u00e9 Cuv\u00e9e Brut has a pure and structural
acidity that marks the diurnal temperature swings of the Tulbagh region. Waves of strawberry
and cranberry freshness weave through the palate, while zest of blood orange and mandarin
peel radiate toward the edges.
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Krone\u2019s inclusion on the Gucci Osteria da Massimo Bottura wine list is a match made in heaven,
reflecting the commitment of both brands to the finest quality and innovation. To represent
South Africa at the highest level of the global culinary industry is a triumph for both the Krone
brand and the country\u2019s wine industry as a whole.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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