An event focused on Italian Wines might look like this:  

 A Taste of Italy!

Ancient times, in Italy:

   a.   the days of the amphora and early wine!

   b.  Why the Royals preferred white?

   c.   Why the wines were always sweet?

 

1. How and why the wine industry developed in Italy? And where is it today?

2. What are the Classification Systems in Italy? And what do they tell us?

3. A review of common Italian wine making Methods.​

 Conversational Topics related your Wines 

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1.  General or specific Food and Wine Pairing combinations;

2.  An explanation of common Wine Terms;

3.  Understanding Wine Styles;  And what is the difference between Old World and New World style?

4.  What is Terroir? Does ‘Location, Location, Location’ matter?

5.  How is the industry being impacted by Climate Change and how is the industry adapting?

6.  Where do those flavors come from?

7.  What to do in the cellar: To follow a recipe or to follow the terroir?

8.  How to evaluate the wine in your glass – and to determine its age worthiness.

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….. All the while, tasting 6 Italian wines and answering your questions as they arise!

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Oh… and if some of your guests do not consume alcohol, we can include some alcohol liberated wines in the mix.