Tour of Italy with Chris Pollington, Saturday 5th November 2022

Italy is as famous for its wines as for its cuisine. However, it can often seem like one of the more confusing wine-growing countries, with over 2,000 grape varieties and a multitude of wine styles produced from them.

The day will begin with a two-hour masterclass where Italian wine expert, Chris Pollington, will guide you through the country’s key wine regions and grape varieties, as well as introducing some lesser-known hidden gems. This will be followed by a four-course Italian-inspired luncheon with selected bottles from the masterclass.

Wines to be tasted:

Prosecco, Organic, Brut, Masottina, Veneto
2021 Berry Bros. & Rudd Gavi di Gavi by Roberto Sarotto, Piedmont
2019 Verdicchio di Matelica Riserva, Mirum, La Monacesca, Marche
2021 Etna Bianco, Graci, Passopisciaro, Sicily
2011 Chianti Classico, Riserva, Badia a Coltibuono, Tuscany
2015 Brunello di Montalcino, Gemini, Riserva, La Serena, Tuscany
2010 Guado al Tasso, Bolgheri Superiore, Antinori, Tuscany
2018 Feudo di Mezzo, Etna Rosso, Graci, Sicily
2018 Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, Le Vigne, Faraone, Abruzzo
2019 Barbera d'Alba, Scarrone, Vigna Vecchia, Vietti, Piedmont
2011 Barolo, Monprivato, Mascarello Giuseppe & Figlio, Piedmont
2016 Amarone della Valpolicella, Marion, Marcellise, Veneto
2020 Moscato d'Asti, Marcarini, Piedmont

Dress code: smart casual

NB Wines for this event will be chosen from Berry Bros. & Rudd’s stock at the time of the event. Most of the wines will be available to order afterwards.