CERCLE DIPLOMATIQUE - issue 03/2023

SAVOIR VIVRE GLOBAL ADVISER
Exquisite selection of wines at Transgourmet in Vienna
4,000 wines for wine connoisseurs
Alentejo
São Lourenço do Barrocal
Eines der schönsten, exklusivsten und begehrtesten Hotels, die in den vergangenen Jahren eröffnet
haben, liegt zwei Autostunden von Lissabon entfernt in der weiten, kargen Landschaft des Alentejo. Das
São Lourenço do Barrocal ist ein weitläufiges Landgut, das unter der Aufsicht des mit dem Pritzker-Preis
ausgezeichneten Architekten Eduardo Souto de Moura mit Respekt für die Geschichte und die Aura des
Ortes in ein Resort von schlichter Eleganz verwandelt wurde und das perfekt in diese wilde Landschaft
passt. Da ist nichts Überflüssiges. Nichts Protziges. Kein Kitsch. Das nahezu klösterlich anmutende Spa
wird von Susanne Kaufmann betrieben. An Aktivitäten ist kein Mangel.
One of the most beautiful, exclusive and sought-after hotels that have opened in recent years is located a
two-hour drive from Lisbon, in the vast and rugged landscape of Alentejo. São Lourenço do Barrocal is an
expansive country estate that, under the guidance of the Pritzker Prize-winning architect Eduardo Souto
de Moura, has been transformed into a resort of understated elegance, respecting the history and aura of
the place, perfectly blending with the wild landscape. There is nothing excessive. Nothing ostentatious.
No kitsch. The almost monastic-like spa is operated by Susanne Kaufmann. Activities abound.
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Prag | Prague
NH Collection Carlo IV
Dort, wo einst die Zentrale einer Bank war,
befindet sich seit Kurzem eines der schönsten
neuen Hotels Prags. Das Carlo IV gehört zur
immer sehr empfehlenswerten und verlässlichen
NH Collection und ist nach Karl IV. benannt, dem
römisch-deutschen Kaiser und König von Italien,
der Prag zu seiner Residenzstadt machte und
dem die Stadt den Veitsdom und die Karlsbrücke
verdankt. Das Hotel befindet sich nur wenige
Minuten vom Hauptbahnhof entfernt und in
bequemer Gehweite zu den Sehenswürdigkeiten
der Altstadt. Das Design kombiniert stilvoll
historische und moderne Elemente, es gibt ein
Restaurant, eine Bar, ein Tagungszentrum und ein
Spa. Und es gibt einen 20-Meter-Pool, an dem
man sich nach langen Stadtspaziergängen
wunderbar erholen kann.
Recently, one of the most beautiful new hotels in
Prague has opened in the same building that once
housed a bank’s headquarters. The Carlo IV is part
of the highly recommended and reliable NH
Collection, named after Charles IV, Holy Roman
Emperor and King of Italy, who made Prague his
residence and to whom the city owes the St Vitus
Cathedral and Charles Bridge. The hotel is just a
few minutes away from the main train station and
within comfortable walking distance to the
attractions of the old town. Its design stylishly
combines historical and modern elements, offering
a restaurant, a bar, a conference centre and a spa.
Moreover, there’s a 20-meter pool that provides a
wonderful spot for relaxation after exploring the
city on foot.
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PHOTOS: BEIGESTELLT
ENTGELTLICHE EINSCHALTUNG PHOTOS: TRANSGOURMET ÖSTERREICH GMBH
Dive into the world of exquisite wines and shop
like a top restaurateur while you do – that is
the prerogative of customers at Transgourmet.
The place that makes foodie hearts beat faster
and where culinary dreams come true.
With a selection otherwise only available to elite
restaurateurs, Transgourmet offers a unique opportunity
to shop at wholesale prices – now also
for business customers.
The selection of wines at Transgourmet is impressive:
more than 4,000 different wines from around
the world are on offer. And as if that wasn‘t enough,
only the best of the best make it into the range.
Peter Skacel from Transgourmet Wien Nord explains:
„We choose our suppliers carefully, whether
they are well-established producers or ambitious
newcomers. Quality and enjoyment are the
top priority for us. Our customers can take advantage
of expert advice from trained sommeliers.“
Exclusivity is key: the „Duclot collection“ from Bordeaux
is a highlight of the Transgourmet wine
selection. The strictly limited collection brings together
nine of the biggest vineyards in Bordeaux,
including names such as Lafite-Rothschild, Mouton-Rothschild,
Margaux and other famous Châteaus.
Protected by an authentication system,
these wines are a rarity and a real treasure for
connoisseurs.
Transgourmet also holds particular treasures for
lovers of Burgundy. The Cunfuron Cotétidot vineyard,
established in the 17th century, is known for
the „most sought-after Burgundy wines“. Geantet
Pansiot, a shining example of „new, modern methods“
in Burgundy, is just as enticing. These wines
are not only accessible early, they also have
impressive ageing potential and they reflect the
diversity of the terroir in a unique way.
The Italian equivalent to Burgundy, the Piemont,
beguiles with elegant and powerful wines. Anyone
who loves to reach for a Burgundy wine will
be delighted by the tannic wines of Piemont. The
Fontanafreddo vineyard stands for perfect synergy
between the vines, the soil and the human hand
and produces characteristic wines typical of the
region. The „Carlo Revello“ vineyard, an „old hand
with a brand new vineyard“, producing lush, tannic
and powerful Barolos with deep plum notes, is
also recommended.
Want to taste these exquisite wines? Then get in
touch with Peter Skacel at Transgourmet Wien Nord:
Tel: +43 664 88344994
Transgourmet Wien Nord
Sverigestraße 11, 1220 Vienna
transgourmet.at