the laws: the development of Italian wine
laws (DOC, DOCG, IGT, etc.)
the labels: wine names and reading Italian
wine labels
the larger picture of Italian wine: introduction
to the major wine regions and varietals
WINES OF
NORTHEASTERN ITALY
Trentino-Alto Adige, Veneto, and
Friuli-Venezia Giulia
WINES OF NORTHWEST ITALY
Piedmonte, Lombardia, and Liguria
WINES OF CENTRAL ITALY (PART 1)
Emilia-Romagna, Tuscany, and Marche
Day 2
WINES
OF CENTRAL ITALY (PART 2)
Lazio, Abruzzo, and
Molise
WINES OF THE SOUTH (PART
1)
Campania
WINES OF THE SOUTH (PART 2)
Basilicata, Apulia
ISLAND
WINES
Sicilia and Sardegna
Blind tasting and summary discussion
Every student will be supplied with coursework and materials including Vino Italiano. You will taste 17 - 25 different Italian wines each day of class. Stemware and bottled water will be provided. Food and wine pairing is a part of every class.
