My Big Fat Italian Wine: Luxury Wines of Italy
An educational wine experience
Summary:
Join us as we delve into the world of flavors of Italy’s best-known and most expensive wines, named for their regions and known for their longevity, structure, acidity and food friendliness. Explore the similarities and differences of these luxury wines in terms of grape variety, wine structure, style, expression, terroir factors and experience for yourself what makes these famous denominations so very special.
Sit back and relax as your sommelier instructor sets the stage for an unforgettable, educational wine experience. Our wine classes provide a unique context for the enjoyment of wine appropriate for every level of interest and expertise. Throughout the evening, you will learn about the history, culture and language of wine through visual presentations, commentary and anecdotes from our personal experiences. And best of all, you’ll leave us with greater confidence, passion and understanding of the grapes so you can ultimately experience the pleasure of wine.
Class will include:
- A primer on Italian pronunciation
- An overview of the top growing regions
- Visual presentation and pictures of regions
- All AWS courses include Chef's choice of appetizers
- Seven (7) premium wines for tasting:
Franciacorta
Etna Rosso
Barolo
Taurasi
Bolgheri Superiore
Brunello di Montalcino
Amarone della Valpolicella