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Did you know that the Loire is France's third biggest producer of AOC wines ? Then, this Masterclass is for you ! From sparkling to still, from dry to sweet, from fresh and fruit forward to rich and from white and rosé to red, you will taste the diversity of Loire Valley Wines. You will […]
“Paola, Monica and Daniela Rocca have unhesitatingly taken up the winemaking and moral legacy of their father Angelo following since his untimely death in 2012. They now continue with the story that won many fans thanks to above all to the happy combination of courteous affability permeating the Ronchi farm and the appealing, well-measured pace […]
Venue: 14/F., Fairmont House, 8 Cotton Tree Drive, Central, Hong Kong Fee: Free for sommeliers / F&B professionals Language: Cantonese How does Prosecco DOC differentiate itself from other sparkling wines? Where are the major production zones of Prosecco DOC and how does their soil influence its flavour profile? Is Spumante the only style that works […]
How to Taste California Wines Like a Pro! California is a rich and thoroughly diverse wine state, with its star regions, Napa Valley, Sonoma County and Monterey, offering an abundance of styles and flavour profiles to suit a wide range of food and tastes. Explore signature varieties each from different sub-regions of California. We’ll explore […]
No other wine country has so many native grape varieties suitable for wine production as does Italy. It has 590 wine grape varieties officially recognized to date, one quarter of the world’s total! Although with world-class quality and diversified styles, white wines of Italy made from indigenous grape varieties tend to be greatly overshadowed by […]
As you may be aware, our VIA Italian Wine Ambassador and Certified Italian Wine Educator – Justin Chen hosted a very successful masterclass - ETNA ERUPTION: UNCOVERING THE COVETED CONTRADA OF ETNA “THE BURGUNDY OF THE MEDITERRANEAN” one year ago. In fact, the interest and demand for Etna wines has grown significantly in Hong Kong […]
Italy’s much-loved tradition of colourful, flavoursome appetiser bites offers the ultimate “welcome to the table” and are usually paired with Prosecco DOC. Just as antipasti are selected for their colour, flavour, texture and how well they complement each other, choice of Prosecco DOC provides the perfect “glue” to bring this beloved dining tradition together. Join […]
Aglianico is one of Italy’s noble red grapes and is often considered the “Barolo of the South” due to its powerful and tannic structure combined with elegance and finesse. Like Nebbiolo, Aglicanico has the great ability to translate different terroirs into different styles of wines and best examples of Aglicanico can compete with any great […]
Brunello di Montalcino is a world-class Italian fine wine produced in the vineyards surrounding the medieval hill town of Montalcino in the southern part of Tuscany. It may look as a wine easy to understand as it has a relative short history (its birth was only in the late 1800s) and is made from only […]
As we are approaching the year end, now is the right time to have a session to round up our Italian wine masterclass series in 2021 (time flies and we have hosted over dozen masterclasses/workshops exclusively for Italian wines this year!). As one of the most active and experienced Italian wine educators in Hong Kong, […]