Our crowd-favorite series of wine classes continues. Enjoy a wine tasting and fascinating lecture with Acanto’s Wine Director & Certified Italian Wine Expert Torrence O’Haire, and earn new confidence in the field of Italian wine!
TASTING OF FOUR WINES | WEDNESDAYS FROM 5:30-6:30PM
*space is limited
SCHEDULE
APRIL 23 THE GRAPE SERIES: Pinot Grigio | 35
In this series, we'll be deep-diving into Italy's most-important grape varieties, and exploring their style, usage, and history from across the peninsula and beyond. Kicking things off with one of the most important white(ish) grapes, Pinot Grigio! Unfortunately simplified into forgettable table wines, this grape can produce world-class versions of astounding variety. Join our tasting and see the breadth of styles from the "grey lady of wine"!
APRIL 30 THE GRAPE SERIES: Aglianico | 45
Continuing our deep-dive into Italy's most-important grape varieties, we'll be exploring one of the most important grapes to southern Italy, Aglianico - the "Brunello of Naples". A unique and high-quality grape, the growing popularity has increased the quality of Aglianico production throughout and beyond Campagna and Basilicata. Join our tasting to explore one of our favorite "big reds" that you should definitely be drinking more of!
MAY 7 PASSAPORTO: UMBRIA - The Whites of Orvieto & Spoleto | 35
We take off to Umbria for our springtime Passaporto trip, starting on the plateau of Orvieto with the charming whites of the Green Heart of Italy. Grechetto, Trebbiano Spoletino, and a host of International varieties dot the hillsides; come for an exploration of an underappreciated wine heartland!
MAY 14 PASSAPORTO: UMBRIA - The Sacred Sagrantino | 45
We head deeper into Umbria this week to the hills of Montefalco to fall in love with a difficult, curious grape of ages-past: Sagrantino! Famous for brutish, brooding wines, the renaissance of winemaking in the past few decades has created some gorgeously ageworthy bottles of a surprising variety of styles. Join our tasting for an exciting new grape to adore!
MAY 21 ROSE ALL MAY: A Tour of Italy Through Rosato | 35
It's May, and that means it's time to pop the rosé and party pink! Italy has a long tradition of "Rosati", as well as a plethora of modern winemakers enjoying a lighter color-scheme. Join us for our annual tour of Italian rosé, from past-to-present!
MAY 28 THE GRAPE SERIES: Barbera | 35
We return to our deep-dive into Italy's most-important grape varieties with Piemonte's "Also-Ran" darling, Barbera! Famous both for simple table wines as well as big, bold, ageworthy versions, come join our tasting to see just why this grape remains one of the most-planted in all of Italy.
JUNE 4 THE GRAPE SERIES: Fiano | 35
We continue our deep-dive into Italy's most-important grape varieties with a personal favorite of our team, and one that's slowly gaining importance around the world: the south's charming white Fiano! Equally good as a fresh, light, beach-wine and a Chablis-level "grand cru", come discover this delightful grape as its popularity continues to grow!
JUNE 11 THE GRAPE SERIES: Muscat/Zibbibo | 35
Our deep-dive into Italy's most-important grape varieties continues with a grape that is as important as it is infamous: Muscat! Sadly, the proliferation of sugary nonsense hides the wines of true quality (and total dryness!) from around Italy - join this tasting to discover just how much there is to love about this misunderstood gem.
