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Wine Class: A Journey Through Native Wines Of South Italy
$85
Wine Class: A Journey Through Native Wines Of South Italy
Mon, November 7, 2016, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM EST
$85
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Mon, November 7, 2016
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM EST
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31 Penn Plaza
132 West 31st Street
15th Floor
New York, NY 10001
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Description
Discover the nuanced flavors of native grapes that have been growing in the same soil for thousands of years in Southern Italy. In this anti-industrial wine class, you will taste native wines made by small artisanal producers. These are wines that were made with hand-harvested grapes, and you will taste the difference. You’ll be tasting high quality monovarietals so that you can experience the essence of a single grape. These wines are all hidden gems that are not widely available due to limited production.
You will learn about 5 different grapes that only exist in Southern Italy. The grape is probably the most important aspect to understanding and learning about wines. We’ll go over the geography, origin, and characteristics of each grape in a fun and easy-to-understand way.
Come prepared to taste something new while being authentically Italian. There is nothing more important in wine than the grape and the artisan that expresses its story.
You will receive:
—tasting-size pours of 5 different native wines
—5 bite-sized foods to go with the wines. Hand-selected and brought directly from Italy by the instructor. (aged and semi-aged cheeses, cured meats, and chocolate)
—personalized instruction by Tony Margiotta, Southern Italian wine expert, importer, writer, and educator
—water
—printed materials including a tasting notes page
—free download that including slides that cover the wines, the grapes, geography, and history etc.
—you’ll walk away with more knowledge about Italian wines and new recommendations that you can share with friends and family
Tony Margiotta
Organizer of Wine Class: A Journey Through Native Wines Of South Italy
Tony Margiotta began his travels to Italy in the year 2000 when his Italian grandmother passed away. He wanted to stay connected with his deep Italian roots and relatives. During his travels, he began to discover by chance, the locally made wines in each region. He learned that there were these rare grapes called "native varietals" that have been growing in the same rich soils of origin for thousands of years. These wines were so delicious and distinct that he was disappointed going back to New York and having to drink the mass-market wines that were available. Fast-forward over 200,000 miles traveled and countless hours roaming the untraveled roads of the Italian countrside, Mr. Margiotta started a wine importing company called Gladiator Wine and brings these hidden gems to share with thirsty wine enthusiasts.