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Italian Wine Class
Saturday, May 25 from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
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Want to discover the grandi classici del vino Italiano and explore the viticultural gems in the mezzogiorno? This wine class will give you a fantastic overview of Italian wine.
The American love affair with Italian wines began a century ago and has only grown since then. More fine wine from Italy is drunk here than anywhere else on Earth… including Italy!
This class will teach you about Italy’s most important wine regions and grape varieties. From Apulia to Tuscany, there is a lot to sip and savor! This fun and delicious wine-tasting class will open your eyes to wines you did not know existed.
If you love all things Italian, make sure to attend. During the tasting portion of the class, we will highlight some of the classics that Italian wine aficionados lust after. We will also show you a few of the best buys.
Tasting Sheets for Previous Italian Wine Classes
Italian Wine, November 20th, 2021
First Flight
Anselmi 2017 “San Vincenzo” Garganega, Veneto
Second Flight
Donnafugata 2017 “Sedara” Nero d’Avola, Sicily
Masseria Li Veli 2018 “Passamante” Negroamaro, Salice Salentino
Third Flight
Terrabianca 2016 “Campaccio” Toscana
Fourth Flight
Villalta 2015 Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore
Anzivino 2012 Gattinara
December 2016
Ancient Rome
1. Feudi di San Gregorio 2012 Fiano di Avellino
North/South
1. Paitin 2011 “Sori Paitin” Dolcetto d’Alba
2. Imprint 2015 Susumaniello, Puglia
Ligurian Coast
1. Tenuta La Ghiaia 2012 “Undicinodi” Rosso Colli di Luni, Liguria
2. Tua Rita 2012 Perlato del Bosco
Umbria
1. Falesco 2013 “Tellus” Merlot, Umbria
2. Tudernum 2008 Montefalco Sagrantino
Modern Italy
1. Cantina del Nebbiolo 2012 Barbaresco
February 2016
Old School Whites
1. Cantine Lunae 2014 “Gray Label” Vermentino, Liguria
2. Scarbolo 2012 “Ramato XL” Pinot Grigio, Friuli-Venezia Giulia
Southern
1. Spadafora 2010 “Don Pietro,” Sicily
2. I Capitani 2009 “Jumara” Aglianico, Campania
Central
1. Masciarelli “Marina Cvetic” 2011 Montepulciano
2. Marchesi Mazzei 2010 “Ser Lapo” Chianti Classico Riserva
Northern
1. Allegrini 2010 “Palazzo della Torre” Corvina, Veneto
2. Damilano 2012 “Marghe” Nebbiolo d’Alba, Piedmont
December 2015
North & South
1. Abbazia Di Novacella 2014 Kerner, Trentino Alto Adige
2. Donnafugata 2012 “Anthilia” Sicilia Bianco
Southern Italy
1. Apollonio 2010 “Terragnolo” Primitivo, Salento
2. Mastroberardino 2011 “Mastro” Aglianico, Campania
Central Italy
1. Castelli del Grevepesa 2010 “Clemente VII” Chianti Classico Riserva
2. Villa Mora 2007 Sagrantino di Montefalco
Northern Italy
1. Terre del Barolo 2010 Barolo
2. Tedeschi 2009 Amarone della Valpolicella
February 2014
Flight 1: White Wine
1. Kellerei Terlan 2012 Pinot Bianco DOC, Alto Adige
Flight 2: Mezzogiorno Reds
1. Graci 2011 Etna Rosso DOC, Sicily
2. I Capitani 2007 “Jumara” Aglianico, Campi Taurasini DOC, Campania
Flight 3: Central Reds
1. Tolaini 2009 “Al Passo” Toscana IGT, Tuscany
2. Fattoria La Gerla 2007 Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Tuscany
3. Villa Mora 2007 Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG, Umbria
Flight 4: Northern Reds
1. Acinatico 2010 Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso DOC, Veneto
2. Oddero 2008 Barolo DOCG, Piedmont
December 2013
First Flight
1. Giovanni Almondo 2012 Roero Arneis (Piedmont)
2. Villa Sparina 2011 Gavi di Gavi (Piedmont)
Second Flight
1. Graci 2011 Etna Rosso (Sicily)
2. Mastroberardino Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio 2010 Rosso (Campagnia)
Third Flight
1. Ercole Velenosi 2004 Ludi Rosso (Marche)
2. Castell’in Villa 2008 Chianti Classico (Tuscany)
Fourth Flight
1. Accordini 2011 Valpolicella Classico Acinatico Ripasso (Veneto)
2. Travaglini 2005 Gattinara (Piedmont)