Chateau Laguiole's "Vaccarini" honors Giuseppe Vaccarini, of Italy winner of the 1978 "World's Best Sommelier" and and current (2007) president of the International Sommelier Association. Mr. Vaccarini selected this handle made from Lemon Tree Wood, which is a fine-grained, compact wood. Brushed steel. Filleted spiral. Comes with horizontal snap case in rich tan leather.
Chateau Laguiole "Master Sommelier" series honors the world's Master Sommeliers. Winners of the "World's Best Sommelier" taste-offs are invited to Chateau Laguiole's workshops to select their "signature" corkscrew handle and leather case. Master Sommelier series corkscrews feature graceful curved handles, decorative spine-work, and realistic bees (see below, right) decorating the spines.
Manufactured in France, Chateau Laguiole synthesizes French savoire faire (know-how), good taste and the French art of living. MADE IN THIERS, FRANCE.