South of Italy: The Ancient Wines of the Mezzogiorno
Ticket Price: $89
Friday, Dec 5 6:30 PM

The South of the Italian Peninsula feels like its own country. The climate, dialects, traditions, cuisine, and - most distinctly - the wines are proudly individual and still underexplored! Join us for an exploration of the ancient wines of Calabria, Campania, Puglia, and Basilicata!

Class is 2 hours long, including a Q&A session with Astor Center Instructor Vitalii Dascaliuc.

What you can expect:

  • 1 Welcome wine
  • 6 Tasting pours of Southern Italian wines
  • Palate cleansing bread and cheese
  • A 20% discount on all wines tasted to use in-store after class

What you will learn:

  • What makes the terroir of Southern Italy unique
  • The ancient origins of winemaking and wine culture
  • The current natural wine trends and the future of this wine region
  • How to pair the wines with the local cuisine and other dishes

Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Style: Lecture + Tasting
Good for: wine tasting NYC, Wine tasting, Italian wines