This class is the second event of a three-part series exploring the major grapes and regions of three prominent European wine-producing countries and their cheeses!
Event: Italian Wine and Cheese Class
When: May 9, 2024 at 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Where: Blind Bishop at 310 Sunset Ave, Dallas, TX 75208
Price: $75
Format:
Seated, interactive class with instruction. You will learn about each wine in a very hands-on format, so you can immediately put your new tasting skills and wine knowledge into practice.
Level:
All levels from beginner to advanced.
Learning points:
- The major grape varieties and wine regions of Italy including Sangiovese from Brunello di Montalcino and chianti, the powerful Aglianico, and the exquisite Barolo.
- The major characteristics of these regions and varieties by tasting wines that clearly show the classic grapes and the typical style.
- Important Italian wine terms on the labels such as classico and riserva, and how to interpret them to make an educated guess about how the wines will taste.
- How to ask the right questions about Italian wines when you visit a wine shop or when you see them on a wine list at a restaurant.
- The ways in which Italian cheese and wine can elevate your tasting experience when combined.
- Pairing suggestions for Italian wines and the principles behind these suggestions.
Wines:
- A minimum of six different Italian wines. Each wine will come from a different region or made from different varieties so you can learn how the climate, geographic, and historic grapes influence a distinctive style.
- As learning is an important goal, we serve each wine in a different glass, with all six glasses on the table for each participant. This is a great opportunity for comparison.
Food: We will have a selection of artisanal Italian cheeses to enjoy with the wines.
Please register below.
