(FULL) ALL Course: The Wines of Spain and Italy
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1/18/19 UPDATE: This course is now full.
The Wines of Spain and Italy
With Joe Petro, Jr.
Date: Two sessions on Fridays, April 5, 12
Time: 2:00–3:00pm
Location: Snifter’s Wine Bistro, Easton
Course Description:
During the first wine tasting class, we will explore select varietals from some of Spain’s 69 major wine regions (aka “Designation of Origin” or DO). For example, Bobal red wines are full bodied, colorful and mainly from Valencia. In Spain, we find a very different Syrah to Rhone or Australian Syrah’s. Spanish Syrah’s are full bodied and high in alcohol. With Spanish whites, Albarino wines are aromatic and crispy, with distinctive aroma and high glycerin that gives them a silky texture. Verdijo whites express tropical aromatics that are enhanced with oak casking. In our second get-together, we’ll delve into Italy’s rich wine making heritage. Trebbiano Toscano is a fresh, citrusy white wine. The salty, citrusy white Vermentino pops up all across Italy, especially in Tuscany and Piedmonte. Barbera’s are lush red-purple, low-tannin wines that exhibit tones of dried herb flavors. The highest quality Barbera’s are d’Asti and del Monferrato Superiore. Of course, Nebbiolo lovers are obsessed. What’s all the fuss about? Register for this two-session class to find out.
Members $21 | Non-Members $30
About the Instructors:
Join Joe Petro, Jr. and the Snifters Sommelier Team, the wine experts who taste upwards of 1,500 wines annually, to compare, contrast, and experience the wines of Spain and Italy.