Wine
4-Week Course: Introduction to Italy
A beginner-level introduction to Italian wine through tastings of regional styles, indigenous grapes and wines from across the country.
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| Starts | Schedule | Length | Teacher | Venue | Price | |
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11 Nov 2026 Wednesdays | 19:00 - 21:00 | Short course4 weeks | WineTeacher | The Wine Cellars71 Townmead Road, Fulham, London SW6 2SG | £165.00 | Book now |
2 Jun 2027 Wednesdays | 19:00 - 21:00 | Short course4 weeks | WineTeacher | The Wine Cellars71 Townmead Road, Fulham, London SW6 2SG | £165.00 | |
17 Nov 2027 Wednesdays | 19:00 - 21:00 | Short course4 weeks | WineTeacher | The Wine Cellars71 Townmead Road, Fulham, London SW6 2SG | £165.00 |
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About this course
This course surveys Italy’s principal wine-producing areas, including Piedmont, Veneto, Tuscany, Umbria, Lazio, Lombardy, Puglia, Trentino and Sicily. Participants taste wines such as Barolo, Valpolicella and Chianti while examining grapes including Nebbiolo, Sangiovese, Corvina and Barbera. The sessions address Italy’s wide range of regional styles, grape varieties and flavour profiles, bringing together classic wines and newer examples from contemporary winemakers.
What you'll learn
- Identify major Italian wine regions and the styles associated with them
- Examine the characteristics of indigenous grapes including Nebbiolo, Sangiovese, Corvina and Barbera
- Explore the diversity of Italian wine styles and flavour profiles
- Compare classic Italian wines with newer examples from contemporary winemakers
Is this course right for you?
The course is listed at Beginner (A1) level and is intended as an introduction to Italian wine. Participation centres on tasting wines and exploring regional differences, grape varieties and styles. The source does not specify previous experience requirements.