A mountain of world-class wines await you in Italy’s Piedmont. We’ll explore this incredible wine destination through its famous offerings—Barolo, Barbaresco, and more—while discussing indigenous grapes and styles.
Classes are 2 hours long, including a Q&A session with Astor Center Instructor Tess Rose Lampert.
What you can expect:
- 1 Welcome wine
- 6 Tasting pours of Piedmont wines
- A mix-&-match tasting plate
- A 20% discount on all wines tasted to use in-store after class
What you will learn:
- The styles & varietals of Piedmont’s iconic sub-regions
- The notable wines of lesser-known (but equally enjoyable) sub-regions
- How to navigate Piedmont's heavy-hitters, like Barolo and Barbaresco
- Unifying and divergent characteristics of wines in this region
- Piedmont’s significance as an essential winemaking region
Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Style: Tasting + Discussion
Food Served: Bread & Cheese
Good For: Wine class NYC, Italian wine tasting, Things to do in NYC in September
What people are saying about this instructor:
“I loved our instructor. Her enthusiasm was contagious, and there was clarity in the way she presented the material and explained elusive concepts.”