Central Italy is home to the regions of Tuscany, Lazio, and Abruzzo—each full of interesting and distinct wines. We’ll explore wines from this area and more while enjoying a superb selection of meat and cheese from across Italy. You’ll leave with a thorough understanding of the diversity of Central Italian wines, and an arsenal of wine and food pairing skills.
Classes are 2 hours long, including a Q&A session with Astor Center General Manager and Instructor Lisa Saunders.
What you can expect:
- 1 Welcome wine
- 6 Tasting pours of wines from Central Italy
- 6 Food pairings featuring Italian cheese & charcuterie
- Palate-cleansing bread
What you will learn:
- The key grapes and styles of Central Italy winemaking regions
- How to understand and navigate Italian wine classifications
- Pairing Central Italian wines with food
- The region’s wine culture and history
Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Style: Guided Wine Tasting
Food Served: Guided Tasting Plate
Good for: Wine Curious, NYC Date Night, Fun with Friends
What people are saying about this instructor:
“Lisa has a superb mastery of Italian language, wine, food and history and always manages to present information in a comprehensive step-by-step method.”
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