The Italian Peninsula has served as a hub of viticultural wealth and diversity. With over 1000 varieties in this country alone, there is plenty to decode. This class will focus on Red wines that typically maintain structure and remain alive in bottles for a decade or more. We will a focus on the different tannic structures and flavor profiles found in famous expressions of Nebbiolo and Sangiovese, as well as delving into varieties not so often found in cellars like: Sagrantino di Montefalco, Single cru Nero d’Avola, Amarone della Valpolicella, Montepulciano d’Abruzzo and even bordeaux variety blends from the Veneto and Tuscany.

$35