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In the green heart of Abruzzo (east-central Italy), Leonardo Pizzolo established Valle Reale more than 20 years ago. The vineyards are situated inside one of Italy’s most beautiful national parks. The topography and climate of this part of Abruzzo is completely different from the rest of the region and unique within central Italy. The proximity […]
Course: 22 May - 12:30-18:30 Examination: 29 May - 10:00-10:45 10% off for 2 persons Why wines are wines? (How wine is made and main types of wine) Why a wine is different from the others? (Style of wines and what make a wine different) How to say why I like this wine? […]
25 May - 28 Sep (Every Tue) *No class on 21 Sep (Mid-Autumn Festival) Exam: 2 Nov (Tue) How principal natural and human factors in the vineyard and winery can influence the style, quality, and price of wines Characteristics of key wine producing regions of the world Characteristics of sparkling wines of the world […]
Workshop dates: 26 May, 2 June Time: 19:30-22:30 Educator: Justin Chen, Italian Wine Ambassador, Certified WSET & Italian Wine Educator Native grape varieties are the key to understand the styles of Italian wines. Based on Italian Wine Maestro program by Vinitaly International Academy, the "Native Grapes Study" series will present the major varieties with a […]
05-Jun (Sat), 13-Jun (Sun), 19-Jun (Sat)Examination: 17 Jul Want to be able to taste, enjoy, select, and assess wines with confidence and professionalism? Level 2 will answer these questions you may have: Why wines are in different style and quality? How to identify principle white and red grape varieties and styles? What are the key wine producing countries and regions […]
As the oldest documented winemaking technique, wine has been made in amphora for 8000+ years. Today winemakers globally have become fascinated by this ancient vessel and the unique skin contact white wines often made within it. As the birthplace of wine, home to amphora (“qvevri”) winemaking, and origin of skin contact white wine, Georgia’s winemakers […]
Argiolas is the foremost wine estate on the island of Sardinia (Sardegna) producing archetypal wines from native varietals. The winery was founded in 1938 by Antonio Argiolas and was the first on the island to pursue quality over quantity. Today, the Argiolas family is recognized as Sardinia’s leading producer of wine. Sardinia, the second […]
A one day intensive training to gain solid knowledge of the principal grape varieties of notable regions. Learn about what is "terroir", and how grape-growing and winemaking options influence the style and quality of wines made in these notable regions: Reds Merlot-dominated blend from right bank of Bordeaux of France Cabernet-dominated blend from left bank […]
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 […]