Italian wine identity is geographic, with wines named for where they come from. Let's taste the Veneto, Piemonte, Alto Adige, and more.
Dive into the rich and diverse world of northern Italian wines with an immersive tasting class designed for wine lovers of all levels. This class explores the celebrated wine regions of Piedmont, Veneto, and Trentino-Alto Adige, showcasing the unique terroirs and winemaking traditions that define this part of Italy. You'll savor a curated selection of wines, including bold Nebbiolo, crisp Pinot Grigio, elegant Ripasso, and more.
Perfect for wine lovers looking to deepen their wine knowledge or simply enjoy an evening of Italian-inspired indulgence, this class offers a delightful blend of education and sensory enjoyment.
We will have bread, olives, and some Italian cheeses too as we explore wine and food pairing fundamentals. This class is limited to only 12 students, so sign up now!
WHO SHOULD ATTEND This is a survey course for beginners and enthusiasts alike. It assumes some exposure to wine but little or no formal wine knowledge. This program is appropriate for both consumers and professionals in all wine, food, hospitality and service industries.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN Students will learn technical wine tasting, the major Italian wine grapes, wine and food pairing basics, and fundamentals of wine style. The emphasis is on providing an overview of northern Italian wines and wine regions.
PLEASE NOTE Wine & food menus are subject to change based on availability, inspiration, and whimsy!
WINE MENU (tentative) Sparkling Arneis (Piedmont) | Pinot Grigio (Trentino) | Valpolicella Ripasso (Veneto) | Dolcetto (Piedmont) | Barbera (Piedmont) | Nebbiolo (Piedmont)
REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS Guests & students must be at least 21.
SPECIAL OFFER The day of your class, you get 10% off your purchase at Sorriso! Just show your Boston Wine School ticket to get your discount, which is good only on the day of your class.
YOUR EDUCATOR
JONATHON ALSOP is founder & executive director of the Boston Wine School , author of The Wine Lover’s Devotional and In Vino Veritas , and a commentator for National Public Radio on WGBH | Boston Public Radio and Under The Radar .
He began writing about wine, food and travel in 1988 and emerged as a wine expert through his syndicated wine column. He has contributed numerous articles to the Associated Press, Frequent Flyer Magazine, La Vie Claire, Beverage Business Magazine, Mobil Travel Guides, Fodor’s Travel Guides, Boston Globe, and many others.
Jonathon founded the Boston Wine School in 2000 where he teaches wine and food classes in a dedicated 100% snob-free zone. His new book Wine Life: A Collection Of Verses will be published in 2025.
VENUE
SORRISO MARKET | sorrisomarket.com | 27 Harvard Street, Brookline Village MA 02445
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