Blind Tasting: Italy and Spain, Wednesday 8th March 2017

Although disparate both geographically and culturally, the wines of these two Mediterranean countries share more similarities than at first glance: a range of climates including warm regions (leading to ripe, fruity styles), unusual indigenous grape varieties, long ageing periods for traditional reds and a modern revolution leading to the production of international styles. This evening Wine and Spirit Education Specialist Barbara Drew will lead you through six blind comparisons, showing you just how similar the wines of these two countries are, and how to distinguish their respective styles. We'll cover whites and rosés before exploring a range of reds, including both traditional and more modern styles. The evening will be ideal for exam students as well as those wanting to learn more about these two classic countries. Hosted by Barbara Drew, Wine and Spirit Education Specialist

Wines to be tasted:
Prosecco Asolo Extra Dry, Bele Casel, Veneto, Italy
2014 Louro do Bolo, Bodegas Rafael Palacios, Valdeorras, Spain
2015 Roero Arneis, Cornarea, Piedmont, Italy
2014 Efe Rosado, Monastrell, Bodegas los Frailes, Valencia, Spain
2014 Etna Rosato, Graci, Sicily, Italy
2013 Villa de Corullón, Descendientes de J Palacios, Bierzo, Spain
2012 Cirò Classico Superiore, Aris, Sergio Arcuri, Calabria, Italy
2005 Gran Reserva 904, La Rioja Alta, Rioja, Spain
2011 Barolo, Vergne, Casina Bric 460, Piedmont, Italy
2011 Negroamaro Primitivo, Tarantino, Morella, Puglia, Italy
2012 El Sequé, Artadi, Alicante, Spain
2011 Barrosu, Cannonau Sardegna, Riserva Franzisca, Giovanni Montisci, Sardinia, Italy
2006 2/3 Trio Infernal, Combier-Fischer-Gerin, Priorat, Spain

Dress code: smart casual

NB Wines for this event have been chosen from Berry Bros. & Rudd’s historic stock and may not be available to order following the event.