Italian Wine Scholar - Unit 2 - Marche and Abruzzo

About this course

This session examines Marche and Abruzzo, including their coastal and mountainous landscapes, native grapes, winemaking traditions and changing wine identity. The teaching combines regional context with a guided tasting of wines from areas including Castelli di Jesi, Matelica, Offida, Rosso Conero and Montepulciano d’Abruzzo. Tasted styles range from maritime whites and mineral expressions to structured reds from coastal and mountain sites.

What you'll learn

• Identify key wine regions within Marche and Abruzzo
• Recognise the principal characteristics of Verdicchio, Rosso Conero and Montepulciano d’Abruzzo
• Compare white and red wine styles from coastal and mountain-growing areas
• Examine how geography, native grapes and winemaking traditions shape regional wine identity

Is this course right for you?

The course is labelled Improver and is presented as a standalone introduction for curious enthusiasts and people considering structured Italian Wine Scholar study. Previous experience is not specified. It is not intended for students currently enrolled on Italian Wine Scholar Unit 2; those who have completed the programme may find it less relevant, although returning alumni are welcome.

• Suitable as a taster for learners considering the full Italian Wine Scholar programme
• Not intended for students currently enrolled on Italian Wine Scholar Unit 2
• Returning alumni may attend to revisit the regions