Italy

Italy has an incredible number of indigenous grape varieties.  Because its climate ranges from hot in Sicily to cool near the Alps, the styles of wines are quite varied.  In this class, we will sample six classic Italian wines. 

Veneto

Santi Nello

Prosecco Superiore di Valdobbiadene

food pairing:  Prosciutto wrapped melon

Marche

San Rocchetto

Verdicchio di Castelli di Jesi Classico 2021

food pairing:  fennel, citrus arugula salad

Veneto

Giardino

Pinot Grigio della Venezie Rosé 2021

food pairing:  salume

Piedmont

Rocca Felice

Langhe Rosso Arbat 2015

(Barbera & Nebbiolo) 

food pairing:  chicken cacciatore

Sicily

Nero Oro

Appassimento Nero D’Avola 2021

food pairing:  balsamic marinated beef, herb goat cheese polenta

Tuscany

Bellini 

Vin Santo

food pairing:  tiramisu

Disclaimer:  Food pairings are subject to change based on availability of ingredients.