Masterclass: Perfect Alternatives to Pinot Noir From Italy & Spain

What’s not to love about Pinot Noir? It is probably the world’s most famous grape representing perfumed, elegant, transparent and terroir-driven wines. From bright, easy-drinking style to the most expensive and complex Grand Cru Burgundy, this versatile and magic grape has made that consumers, industry folks, and collectors alike all go crazy for the wines made from it.As much as we love Pinot Noir, there are so many other red grapes that are structurally, stylistically or even sentimentally similar to it.

In this 3-hour extensive masterclass, our renowned Italian and Spanish wine educator – Justin Chen will lead the wonderful journey to explore and find your perfect alternatives of Pinot Noir from two of his most beloved wine countries – Italy & Spain. All the samples are carefully selected by Justin and with around 30 labels, this is definitely an unmissable and unforgettable event for Pinot Noir wine lovers, Burgundy connoisseurs and Italian, Spanish wine lovers as well. From the noble Nebbiolo, Sangiovese, Aglianico, Tempranillo and Garnacha Tina to the rising star Nerello Mascalese and Mencía and the much lesser-known Corvina, Schiava, Pelaverga, Schioppettino, Frappato and Listán Negro, you will be amazed by so many high quality elegant red wines, which will more or less remind you of a great Pinot!