Wine enthusiasts and connoisseurs in Bangkok have reason to celebrate as The Wine Merchant Company Limited (TWM) opened its latest flagship store at Park Silom, a prime location on ‘The Wall Street of Thailand’ – the reputation Silom takes pride in. This store marked their fourth store in the capital, and fifth in the country.
Founded in 2012 by Nan Pattira and Aman Sachdev, TWM has established itself as being one of the leading wine distributors in Thailand, with a reputation of supplying both the finest wines and the cult anomalies, and all at the fairest prices. Following their first wine store in 2021 in Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok, The Wine Merchant have opened stores in several prestigious locations across Thailand, including Sukhumvit, Langsuan, and Phuket, in addition to their renowned ‘La Casa Nostra Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar’ and ‘Maison du Vin’ at Mahanakhon Cube.
In addition to offering a carefully curated selection of fine wines from around the world, ‘Beccheria at The Wine Merchant by Maurizio Menconi’, located within TWM Silom shop, is an exciting new culinary concept promises to enchant the guests with a thoughtfully curated array of small plates and artisanal charcuterie and cheeses, crafted by micro-producers.
What is a “Beccheria”?
‘Beccheria’, a synonym for ‘butcher’s shop’ – the term which originates from the Latin word “macellum,” meaning meat market.
‘Beccheria’, which comes from “becco,” an Italian word for goat; and “beccaio” which refers to the person who works inside the shop. Beccherias specialize in selling various meats like steak, sausages, ham and chicken, sometimes expanding to offer products like fresh eggs.
The culinary concept of ‘Beccheria at The Wine Merchant by Maurizio Menconi’ is to work with meat, fish and transform the ingredients as Beccaio/Butcher used to do in the olden times.
“Here, guests are invited to indulge in the exquisite selection of family recipes, including pâte, rillettes, and terrines, ideal for savoring in our shop or for take-away pleasure,” says Chef Maurizio Menconi, who will be bringing flavors and traditions from his hometown in Florence, back in the 13th Century, to The Wine Merchant’s dining room.
Born near Florence, Chef Maurizio is an inspirational talker on the subject of his cuisine…his vast experience includes his stints at The Sukhothai Bangkok as Head Chef position. Maurizio has also been working shoulder to shoulder with numerous Michelin-Star Chefs, to name a few; 3 Michelin Stars – Alan Passard “L’Arpege” Paris – Pascal Barbot “L’Astrance” Paris, Massimo Bottura “Osteria Francescana” in Modena, Italy, 2 Michelin Stars Gaetano Trovato from “Arnolfo” in Siena, Italy, Koji Shimomura “Edition” in Tokyo, Cloude Bosi “Bibendum” in London and Alex Atala from D.O.M. in Sao Paulo de Brazil.
In 2018 Maurizio opened his first restaurant in Thailand, “White Lies” by Maurizio Menconi – with a Michelin recognition after just 10 months and was named the Best Italian Restaurant in Thailand for the Year 2020 accolade by Thailand Tatler.
TWM is not just a place to buy wines and taste exquisite cuisines by Maurizio Menconi; it’s a destination where customers can explore, learn, and indulge in the art of wine appreciation. With a passion for quality and a commitment to provide a personalized service, TWM team of qualified experts are on hand to ensure an exceptional offering that caters to every palate and occasion.
The Wine Merchant | Park Silom
1 Convent Rd., Silom
Tel: 095 749 9699 | Line: @twm_silom
Opens daily 11am – 11pm
