March 7th, 2011
Many people ask me “what’s Bertoldi’s?” how did you come up with the name “Bertoldi’s”. Bertoldi is my Nonna’s (grandmother) maiden name. Her father Gelindo Bertoldi was born in Stenico, Italy, a small town in Northern Italy. At the age of 12, Gelindo came to Canada and resided in Montreal. Gelindo grew up in Montreal [...]
January 16th, 2011
We are able to offer our guests high quality healthier water without any worries of environmentally unfriendly water bottles and the carbon imprint of transportation.
December 27th, 2010
We have recently made some small additions to our wine menu. We have increased the varietals and styles of wines offered. We have added rosato wines to the menu. Rosato wines are slightly reddish in colour, dry with less tannins and astringency then red wines; one from the Northern Region of Italy, Forchir Pinot Grigio [...]
December 1st, 2010
Marche is located on the Adriatic coast of Central Italy; the area is recognized for its tranquility and traditional rural fare. At the table in Marche, you will find charcoal-grilled meats, porchetta, an abundance of seafood and a number of unique cheeses. The region also produces many reputable wines, including Verdicchio and Sangiovese. The menu [...]
October 4th, 2010
We recently launched a new menu while ensuring your old favourites remain available. Our new menu items have all been selected from previous feature menus.
July 23rd, 2010
We are excited to be featuring the largest island in the Mediterranean —–Sicily. The island is a cultural melting pot and Bertoldi’s is proud to be offering this culturally diverse region. Sicily is as much Greek, Arab and Norman, as it is Italian. These cultural influences, coupled with a sunny climate and fertile soil give [...]
May 12th, 2010
We have embarked through the rolling hills and rivers of Umbria, this region’s passion for food is seen as many of our guests have been enjoying this journey. Through the first week of Umbria, we are receiving fond reactions to this region’s food and wine. This region’s unique dishes are great opportunities for one to [...]
April 30th, 2010
Our first Festa Regionale menu featuring Puglia was a huge hit. Guests tried many of the dishes and wines offered during the Festivale… in fact, over 35% of the total items chosen during this period were from the Puglia Menu. Our Chef, John Fisher was excited to offer the new items from Puglia as it [...]
March 12th, 2010
Gusto at Bertoldi's
What originally started in 2008 as a gathering of enthusiastic wine followers has now expanded into this forum for food and wine culture at Bertoldi’s in London!
Check back or follow us… we’ll post as often as possible with palette provoking tidbits, recipes and all things that embody Gusto!
Bob and Jessica DiFruscia
March 10th, 2010
This guy just travels around Puglia (Italy) and Sonoma Valley (California) writing about his journeys and wine of those areas! A great look at Puglia from a different perspective.
“In anticipation of my trip to Puglia, Italy, known as Apulia to Italians and the heel of the boot to the rest of us, I’ve been going through my old photos from my last trip to Lecce (see below) and learning a million exciting things about its wine.”
March 9th, 2010
An interesting little bit of travel information about the region where our prosecco comes from. Would be a fabulous tour for anyone on their way to Italy....
“This road winds around through the hills cultivated with vineyards between Conegliano, Vittorio Veneto and Valdobbiadene. A gentle landscape composed of grapes and huts, farming towns and historical cities, age-old parish churches and castles, a land that humans have shaped over the centuries, making it one of the prettiest corners of Italy.”
