Northern Italy is a mosaic of landscapes and cultures, stretching from the Alps to the Adriatic and the Ligurian coast. In this class, we explore the wines shaped by mountain elevations, cool-climate breezes, and centuries of trade and culinary tradition.
We’ll taste wines from Veneto, Trentino Alto Adige, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Lombardy, Liguria, Emilia Romagna, and Valle d’Aosta, uncovering how geography and local grape varieties define each region’s identity. Please note this class will not cover the Piedmont.
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 Northern Italy
- Palate-cleansing bread & cheese
- A 20% discount on all wines tasted to use in-store after class
What you will learn:
- The influence of altitude, climate, and the sea on Northern Italian wines
- The key indigenous grapes of Northern Italy and their stylistic expressions
- The culture and traditions of winemaking in Northern Italy
- Considerations for food pairings
Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Style: Lecture + Tasting
Good for: Italian Wine, Wine education, Things to do in March