Italian Wine Explorer - Four Week Package

About this course

The course examines Italy’s broad wine landscape through an alphabetical selection of grape varieties, from Arneis in the north to Zibibbo in the south. Tastings cover sparkling, white, rosé and red wines, including examples from established and less familiar regions. Alongside the wines, the course introduces historic Italian winemaking traditions and techniques. Each session also considers suitable food pairings and highlights regions where good-value wines may be found.

What you'll learn

• Compare Italian wines made from a range of grape varieties.
• Recognise differences between sparkling, white, rosé and red Italian wine styles.
• Relate wines to their regions and associated winemaking traditions.
• Suggest food pairings for selected Italian wines.
• Explore less familiar Italian wine regions alongside established areas.

Is this course right for you?

The course is listed as suitable for all levels, so it is presented for learners with differing levels of wine knowledge. Participation centres on tasting a broad selection of Italian wines and considering their regional, stylistic and food-pairing contexts. The description does not specify a previous-experience requirement.