Wines of Spain online class

Italy is located just above the convergence between the Eurasian Plate and the northward moving African Plate, which helps explain why it possesses the only active volcanoes in mainland Europe. Discover how this impact on the quality of wines through a full course on Italian volcanic wine districts, north to south: from Etna and famous Nerello and Carricante to Garganega grape in Soave, passing by the Roman hills, Vesuvio volcano and more! Topics will include: 1. History (Ancient history, Greeks and Romans, Middle Age, Renaissance, XVII and XVIII centuries, XX century); 2. Geography (Main regions, Climate and Weather, Soils, Geology) 3. Viticulture and Overview (Wine Districts and Terroirs, Grapes, Wine making styles and traditions, Statistics, Vines and distribution, Main chacateristics 4. Wine districts 5. Labels and Wine Classification 6.Volcanic wines in the international market 7. Food and wine pairing tradition. 8. Major producers.

For the very first time this unique master class is offering a complete view on Lambrusco family and biotypes: from Modena to Reggio, Parma and Bologna, from Montericco to Grasparossa, passing by Marani, Sorbara and Maestri. Topics include: Evolution of the vitis and the origin of cultivated vines; from wild vine to domestic vine; Lambrusco and his historical fame, from the rise of its tradition to the fall of the Roman empire; Vitis and viticulture during the "classic age"; Medieval time and traditions; Renaissance; Illuminismo in Emilia Romagna and the Industrial Revolution; Beginning and evolution of sparkling wine tradition in Emilia; XIX and XX centuries and the birth of "modern Lambrusco". The Lambrusco masterclass will also offer a deep look into local Geography (Main regions, Climate and Weather, Soils, Geology) 3. Viticulture and Overview 4. Wine districts 5. Labels and Wine Classification 6. Lambrusco wines in the international market 7. Food and wine pairing tradition.