Wines of Spain online class

The wines of Piemonte, an in depth course on one of the most important and famous wine region in the entire world. A highly complex universe shaped by Nebbiolo’s stubborn personality, a long aging wine making tradition and history, a marvellous and unique terroir, a clash of local techniques, famous regions and esoteric wine districts. This course will also take a detailed look on most relevant native grape varietals, such as Barbera, Dolcetto, Pelaverga, Arneis, Cortese and Erbaluce. Join Advanced Sommelier and Master Taster Giammario Villa, an Italian native and qualified wine expert, for an in-depth masterclass on this Italian enological jewel. We will talk about the history, the regulations, the terms, the terroirs, the villages and the geological factors behind Piemonte.

A full immersion into the Mediterranean wine regions of France; from its famous wine districts of Cote Azur, Provence, Languedoc, Corbieres, Rousillon and Southern Rhone, to its most important grape varieties, clones and biotipes: Grenache, Mourvedre, Syrah, Cinsault, Picpul, Clairette, Manseng and more. A detailed look at the subregions and the wines produced from Southern France, one of the most important wine economy of the world and a significant growing market worldwide. Topics include: 1. History (Ancient history, Phoenicians, Greeks and Romans, middle age, 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. French wines in the international market 7. Food and wine pairing tradition.