The Italian Renaissance of Wine

In quality, quantity and pure enjoyment, Italy is the world’s greatest wine-grower.  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?   We’ll taste 5 favorite Italian wines paired with stuzzichini (Italian noshes), practice Italian wine terms and reveal how Chicago became the heart of Italy’s wine Renaissance.

Learn more about your instructor for this class, Advanced Sommelier Mary Ross. 

October is health awareness month, and we’re partnering with the American Cancer Society. You can choose to make a donation to this nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem, saving lives, celebrating lives, and leading the fight for a world without cancer. All of the donations will go directly to the organization. 

You must be 21 or over to attend. Please present valid ID at the time of check-in. 

If weather permits, we will hold class on our outdoor patio, but will move the class indoors if necessary.