‘Aratiles over gooseberries’
Entrepreneur demystifies wine for Filipino cuisine
Things happen for a Riesling
For Filipino-Australian wine producer Siegfrid Bacani, the easiest way for wine to be taught is to describe it in a language that is understood and with flavours that have been experienced.
In Tagalog, the closest would be aratiles [a fruit similar to cherry, also known as kerson fruit]... "My pantry and experiences are different to that of my western colleagues".
HIGHLIGHTS
Siegfrid Bacani produces Filipino-Australian wine intended for a Filipino market.
Bacani shares how Filipino food can be paired with wine.
Extreme weather has greatly affected yields and the process of wine-making.
