Introduction to Italy, Tutored Tasting, 24th February 2016

A complex wine country with more than 900 indigenous grape varieties, Italy can be baffling to the uninitiated. However, this evening is designed to equip you with everything you need to tackle your next Italian wine list with gusto. Your host, Wine Education Specialist Barbara Drew, has selected a range of wines which combines classics with slightly more off-the-wall examples. The tasting will cover all the key regions so that you get a feel for the different styles and grape varieties. And, since we know that Italian wine is designed to go with food, there will be a lovely selection of cheeses and our Head Chef’s Italian-themed accompaniments for you to enjoy as well.

Wines to be tasted:
Prosecco di Treviso, Brut, Masottina
2014 Roero Arneis, Cornarea, Canale, Piedmont
2013 Soave Classico, Monte Stelle, La Cappuccina, Veneto
2013 Picolit, Marco Sara, Colli Orientali del Friuli
2013 Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, Anfora, Cirelli, Abruzzo
2013 Etna Bianco, Graci, Passopisciaro, Sicilia
2013 Barbera d'Asti, Da Sul, Laiolo Reginin, Piedmont
2012 Satyricon, Campi Taurasini, Luigi Tecce, Campania
2011 Chianti Classico, Villa Calcinaia, Tuscany
2010 Valpolicella Classico, Superiore, I Cantoni, Novaia, Veneto
2010 Barbaresco, Sori Paolin, Cascina Luisin, Piedmont
2008 Brunello di Montalcino, Lisini, Tuscany
2008 Amarone Classico della Valpolicella, Monte dei Ragni, Veneto

Hosted by Barbara Drew, Wine Education Specialist

N.B. Wines for this event have been chosen from Berry Bros. & Rudd historic stocks and may not be available to order
following the event.