Imagine sipping a glass of wine atop one of São Paulo’s most famous buildings. On September 10, that will be possible.
Andar43, on the 43rd floor of Mirante do Vale, hosts “Som & Sabor,” an experience that combines wine, music, and sensory perception.
The setting already catches the eye: a sort of “jungle in the sky, ” surrounded by the concrete landscape of downtown São Paulo. But the live music won’t be there just as a soundtrack.
The idea is to discover, glass by glass, how different sounds can change our perception of the aromas, flavors, and even textures of wine.
Wine, music, and a jungle on the 43rd floor of Mirante do Vale
The location alone makes the experience unique. Andar43 is located at Mirante do Vale, one of the most iconic buildings in downtown São Paulo.
Up there, the vegetation contrasts with the surrounding urban landscape. Thus, the space creates a sort of green refuge amid São Paulo’s concrete jungle.
It is against this backdrop that the tasting of five wines selected by the event organizer, Berkmann Wine Cellars, takes place. However, don’t expect a conventional wine tasting.
Each stage will be accompanied by live music, selected to explore the relationship between sound and taste. The idea is to see if a change in the music also transforms what we experience in the glass.
Leading the tasting is wine expert Fábio Lobosco. During the experience, he’ll explain how external stimuli can influence our sensory perception.
Meanwhile, trumpeter Lucas Sartório performs live renditions of pieces selected to accompany each wine. In this way, wine and music will be experienced side by side.
Journalist and music critic Irineu Franco Perpetuo rounds out the trio. He’ll explain how different compositions evoke emotions and how those sensations can interact with flavors.
Behind the experience lies the concept of multisensory perception. After all, our brain does not interpret what we eat or drink in isolation.
At “Sound & Flavor,” the goal is to put this relationship to the test. Thus, the audience will be able to observe how auditory stimuli influence the perception of sweetness, acidity, aromas, and textures.
