[Port-of-Spain, Trinidad] – Trinidad and Tobago will soon be introduced to a wine culture it has never been exposed to. A local company, Bacchus Wines Limited, expertly run by Risa Balbosa, is primed and ready to provide red, white and sparkling wines to the people of Trinidad and Tobago.
The company has been hard at work coining the phrase, ‘Carpe Vinum’, which translates to ‘seize the wine’. This comes ahead of nationwide rollout in the coming months. Recently, Bacchus Wines Limited has organized tastings and pop-up events to introduce the brand to the public. A representative attached to the brand said: “We believe there is no better time than the present to educate people and show them the true essence of wine tasting as a cultural experience. There are many benefits to having wine, including good heart health, beauty benefits, and not to mention, mental therapy when consumed in moderation.”
Appreciation for drinking wine
Balbosa’s vision for an effective appreciation for wine drinking within the culture of Trinidad and Tobago, stems from its appreciation of strong and lasting friendships. “Wine brings people together. Friendships are strengthened over glasses of red, white or bubbly wine and we can’t deny that,” she said, adding that the beauty of the experience often creates lasting memories. As a result, the idea to present the perfect space for this to unfold came to life.
Bacchus Wines Limited will be the brand’s first varietal wine in Trinidad and Tobago, in what is a collaboration with estates in Europe and the United States. Beyond the brand launch, the company will be the first to franchise a self-service wine lounge in Trinidad and Tobago.
[On Saturday, July 30th, the company once again provides a wine tasting experience at ElJo’s Wine and Tapas Lounge in Woodbrook.] “Bacchus is Roman for ‘Lord of Wine’ and we are keen to offer the people of this country something that is satisfying, culturally satisfying and more than anything else, enjoyable beyond explanation,” said the founder of the company. “We want you to feel like you are in Rome, Italy, Chile. We want to give you the best summer experience,” she said.
