While your own backyard may not be as picturesque as the Italian riviera, it's undoubtedly just as hot (if not hotter!) And knowing which Italian wines make the best summer thirst-quenchers will invariably make you the most popular host of the season. In this fun and informative class, you will learn the staples of Italian imbibing: which regions and varietals are ideally suited to summer consumption and some hand vino vocabulary for your next trip to Italy.
Classes are 2 hours long, including a Q&A session with Astor Center Instructor Lisa Saunders.
What you will learn:
- The major flavor profiles for refreshing Italian wines wines
- Key production methods for summer wines
- How to best pair Italian wines with food
- What to look for on an Italian wine label and how to navigate selections
- Basic Italian wine vocabulary and pronunciation
Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Style: Italian wine
Food Served: Bread & Cheese
Good for: Summer Course NYC, Italian wine Class, Things To Do in NYC This Week
What people are saying about these instructors:
“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.”