INSTRUCTOR: Michelle Skotz Date: March 23rd, 2023 6:30 – 7:30pm
Wines of Northern Italy: The Cool Kids
The climate in northern Italy is decidedly cooler than in the south and this effects all aspects of winemaking including the styles of wine produced. Tonight, we will taste classic wines from Piemonte and Veneto, as well as Lombardy’s delicious sparkling Franciacorta, and a rare, elegant red from the smallest wine region in Italy.
- Berlucchi Franciacorta DOCG Brut Cuvée 61 Lombardy $32
- La Scolca Gavi Di Gavi DOCG White Label 2021 Piemonte $18
- Fattori ‘Danieli’ Soave DOC 2020 Veneto $23
- La Kiuva Arnad Rouge de Vallée 2020 Valle d’Aosta $17
- Fontafredda Barbera d’Alba DOC 2017 Piemonte $17
- Fattori ‘Col de la Bastia’ Valpolicella Superior DOC 2018 Veneto $25
- Travaglini Gattinara DOCG 2017 Piemonte $28
- Michelle Skotz is a Certified Specialist of Wine as well as a lifelong resident of Westford. After working in the restaurant industry for 30 years, she hung up her apron and began her ‘second act’ as a wine educator. Best decision ever! Michelle is passionate about all things wine and she loves sharing that passion with her clients. and students.
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