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 the wines of continental Italy, from Piedmont to Alto Adige and uncover how geography and local grape varieties define each region’s identity.
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
- A mix and match tasting plate
- 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 September