File 1841 · London
In 1841, at the Wine Merchant Convention in London, an unprecedented blind tasting took shape. Fortunato Luchresi, hailed as the finest taster in the civilised world, and Montresor Herrinbone, a hardened drinker who could rival anyone, faced each other in a legendary duel that shook the wine trade to its foundations.
That night, amid whispers and expectation, the heady aroma of rivalry filled the room. Fortunato, sure of his talent, and Montresor, confident in his unique skill, tasted wine after wine, challenging each other with every sip.
The duel ended in a technical draw, but a fierce feud was born. Years went by and the rivalry lived on, marked by endless challenges. The legend grew, and other wine lovers joined in, eager to take on the masters.
Soon, clandestine tasting groups were formed. Passionate amateurs met in hidden cellars, training their senses to dethrone the titans of the palate. The competition grew fiercer, the challenges multiplied and the duels became a living legacy.
Now those underground battles have gone digital. Welcome to Winegang.