Have you ever been to Tuscany? This region in the middle of Italy is known for its delicious wines and dishes. Sanneke and Charles of Italian Maniacs can tell you all about it, but maybe it's even better to just taste it! They have translated their love for Tuscan wines, specialty beers and tasty food into Italian Maniacs. So you don't have to book a vacation, you can experience Tuscany in Amersfoort.
Everything from Tuscany
Founders Sanneke and Charles work in sales and marketing, but for years dreamed of running their own "enetoca. This literally means "repository for wines. The enoteca used to be the Italian version of a bar, where people went for a glass before a meal. Today, visitors can taste wines from a variety of winemakers there.
Everything comes directly from Tuscany. Sanneke and Charles import their products and ingredients themselves from the region and regularly go to Italy to gather the best products. In Tuscany they meet different suppliers of Tuscan specialties, such as the wines, specialty beers, cheeses, meats, olive oils, pasta sauces and other delicacies.
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What I like about Italian Maniacs is that here you can taste the wines on the spot in combination with matching dishes, such as a Tuscan drinks board with cheese, meat and other delicacies. Sanneke and Charles know where they are talking about. Where wines are often advised based on grape or region, Sanneke and Charles also advise based on when you are going to drink the wine. For a romantic evening with your partner on de bank, you need a different wine than during a dinner with friends or while cooking a delicious dish.
Bon apetito
When the enoteca is not open, Sanneke is in the kitchen preparing delicious dishes. "The food in Italy and especially inTuscany often looks simple, but is SO tasty," Sanneke says. Charles explains that Tuscan suppliers and wineries are eager to come here and explain everything. It's nice to taste how much passion is put into the products. A tip from me, for you: Don't leave without trying the different Dolces (Italian cookies)!
This is the place to go!
This deli, lunchroom and enoteca under one roof can be found in a corner of vintage store Vint in Isselt business park. Italian Maniacs is open on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, but you can also rent out the location or go there for specially organized tastings.
After the Tuscan taste sensation, you can take a lovely walk around Vint. Here you have all kinds of unique vintage, mid century and design furniture, lamps, home accessories, vinyl and fashion. Do you love vintage as much as I do? Then check out this vintage route with still all kinds of fun (vintage) places near Vint.