The Italian Renaissance of Wine

In quality, quantity and pure enjoyment, Italy is the world’s greatest winegrower.  But until the 1950’s, most Italian wine was sold in bulk, with no reference to grape, region or vintage.  How did this nation known for straw-wrapped bottles of plonk transform into America’s favorite import?  Join Advanced Sommelier Mary Ross as we taste 5 favorite Italian wines - including Classico's from Amarone and one of Italy's most sought-after Chianti's - paired with stuzzichini (Italian noshes), practice Italian wine terms and reveal how Chicago became the heart of Italy’s wine Renaissance.

Wines tasted in class today:

• Prosecco Superiorie, Adami, "Bosco di Gica", 2020, Valdobiadenne, Italy
• Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, Barone Cornacchia “Casanova”, 2019, Abruzzo, Italy
• Chianti Classico DOCG, Badia a Coltibuono, 2019, Tuscany, Italy
• Amarone della Valpolicella Classico, Ca' del Monte, 2015, Veneto, Italy 
• Moscato d'Asti, Saracco, 2020, Piedmont, Italy

Learn more about Advanced Sommelier Mary Ross here.

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