Italian Wine Masterclass Series: Justin’s Pick of Great Italian Wines under HK$500

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, Justin has carefully selected 25 great examples of Italian wines to taste with Italian wine lovers in Hong Kong (all of which carry the moderate price tags of under HK$500). Most of these wines were tasted from our previous masterclasses/workshops hosted by Justin as well as some of the most important Italian wine tasting events in Hong Kong like Vino Condiviso. They were rated as the top wines in such events.

Moreover, these wines are not just great for drinking as each of them may have an interesting or unique story about the grape, the place and the people that Justin would like to share with you during this three hour session (our biggest tasting masterclass ever!). With the wide representation of great Italian wines in different styles and grape varieties, this is almost like the “Oscar Award” for Italian wines, and more importantly, a year-end celebration party that we look forward to all Italian wine lovers’ participation. See you at the party!

1. Sparkling

1.1 Trentapioli Asprinio d’Aversa Metodo Martinotti Brut (Decowines)
1.2 Ruggeri Prosecco di Valdobbiadene DOCG Giustino B Extra Dry 2019 (Kerry Wines)
1.3 Kettmeir Metodo Classico Brut Alto Adige 2018 (directly from winery)
1.4 Bellavista TEATRO ALLA SCALA BRUT 2015 (Ethicawines/Enoteca)

2. Bianco & Rosato

2.1 La Colombera Il Montino Timorasso Colli Tortonesi 2018 (Certa Platform)
2.2 Ca Maiol Lugana Molin 2020 (directly from winery)
2.3 Soave Classico DOC Brognoligo Cecilia Beretta 2020 (C&B)
2.4 Sartarelli Balciana 2018 (Boho Club)
2.5 Caltaldi Madonna Supergiulia Pecorino 2018 (DECOwines)
2.6 Marsella Guido Fiano di Avellino 2017 (T&A)
2.7 Capichera Vign’Angena Vermentino Di Gallura 2020 (CMW)
2.8 Sciara Aqua di Luna 2018 (Decowines)
2.9 Montenidoli Canaiuolo Rosato 2019 (Cin Cin)

3. Rosso

3.1 La Kiuva Rouge de Vallee 2018 (Ethicawines/CWS)
3.2 Elio Altare Langhe Rosso Giarborina 2018 (Kerry wines)
3.3 Albino Rocca Barbaresco Ronchi 2015 (Decowines)
3.4 Luis Mitterberg Rot 2018 (Decowines)
3.5 Le Cinciole Chianti Classico 2016 (Cin Cin)
3.6 Rivera Il Falcone Castel del Monte Rosso Riserva 2014 (Amorosowines)
3.7 Luigi Tecce Taurasi Riserva Poliphimo 2014 (T&A) (Open one day before and put the cork back)
3.8 Tenuta San Francesco E ISS Tintore Prephilloxera 2017 (T&A)
3.9 COS Nero Di Lupo 2019 (CMW)
3.10 Sicara 760 Metri 2018 (Decowines)
3.11 Contrada Guardiola IGP Tenuta di Passopisciaro 2016 (C&B)

4. Fortified

4.1 Martinez “La TP 7” Marsala Vergine Riserva 2003 500ml (Certa Platform)