Taste your way through Tuscany from the breathtaking coasts to the rolling hills as we explore the wines of this iconic region. In this Tuscan escape, will cover the region’s rich history, winemaking traditions and taste some of the Region's most iconic wines, all while tossing in some Italian wine vocabulary that will prove handy for your next trip to Italy.
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 Tuscan wines
- A mix-&-match tasting plate
- A 20% discount on all wines tasted to use in-store after class
What you will learn:
- The major flavor profiles and characteristics of Tuscan wines
- The historical and production influences in the Tuscan wine region
- How to best pair Tuscan 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
Style: Tasting + Discussion
Good for: Cheese and wine tasting NYC, wine event NYC, things to do in NYC in September
What people are saying about this instructor:
“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.”