Under the Tuscan Sun - Central Italy
March 25th 2021
Tuscany – is there an Italian region more famous? What do the names mean? What are the secrets to finding good wine here? Get the answers to these questions and more with Mark Shipway during our online wine session – Under the Tuscan Sun. All you have to do is reserve your seat, bring up a bottle, grab a glass, order some cheese and get ready to explore the world of wine from the comfort of home thanks to the power of Zoom.
Session
Join us Thursday March 25th at 4:30 pm or 7:30 pm (PST) on Zoom for “Under the Tuscan Sun!” Join Good Wine Gal, Barb Wild and Vancouver's top wine educator, Mark Shipway to learn about and enjoy red wines of Central Italy. Each session lasts approximately 1.5 hours. A recommended list of wine and cheeses is provided.
Outline
In this online zoom session, Mark leads us through a comprehensive educational presentation about Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, and beyond. Discover central Italy and discover the ‘what and why’ of style, quality, taste and above all, price. The presentation is followed by an interactive tasting component where we discuss the wine in our glass.
Bring a Bottle
Check it out! You'll find a recommended list of bottles from the BC Liquor Store & Marquis Wine Cellars website at the bottom of this page.
Reserve Your Spot
Credit Card: Reserve below by clicking the “add to cart” button.
E-Transfer: If you prefer to e-transfer please send it goodwinegal@gmail.com for all sessions you wish to attend. Please indicate these sessions in a follow up email. A confirmation and receipt will be provided. You will receive a zoom link a couple of hours before the start of the session.
The following is a list of the wines and cheeses recommended for the class on Tuscany & More, reds of central Italy. Some useful links are attached to further your enjoyment of the region. All of the wines mentioned are available in our market although many are only available in selected private wine stores. Where know the agent information is included against each selection. Agents are usually eager to assist potential customers in where to source their wines.
Lazio
Cesanese – Casale del Giglio $24.99 (BC Liquor Stores)
Umbria
Torgiano Rosso – Lungarotti – Rubesco
Sagrantino Montefalco – Arnaldo Caprai – 25 Anni (Stile Brands https://stilebrands.com/stilebrands/)
Sagrantino Montefalco – Antonelli - Chiusa di Pannone (International Cellars http://www.internationalcellars.ca/)
Marche
Conero Riserva - Umani Ronchi Campo San Giorgio (Stile Brands https://stilebrands.com/stilebrands/)
Abruzzo
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo – Marina Cvetic - Iskra $47.99 (BC Liquor Stores)
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo – Emidio Pepe (Sedimentary Wines http://www.sedimentarywines.com/)
Tuscany
Chianti Classico – Isole e Olena $38.99 (BC Liquor Stores)
Chianti Classico Riserva – Felsina Berardenga 2013 $57.99 (BC Liquor Stores)
Toscana – Sette Ponti Crognolo $39.99 (BC Liquor Stores)
Vino Nobile di Montepulcino – Avignonesi $28.97 (BC Liquor Stores)
Vino Nobile di Montepulcino Riserva – Carpineto (International http://www.internationalcellars.ca/)
Bolgheri – Le Serre Nuove dell’Ornellaia (https://www.markanthonywineandspirits.ca/)
Brunello di Montalcino – Il Poggione – Vigna Paganelli (Lifford Wine & Spirits https://www.lifford.com/)
Brunello di Montalcino – Altesino – Montosoli 2013 (Stile Brands https://stilebrands.com/stilebrands/)
Recommended Cheeses
Pecorino Toscano – Aged semi-hard sheep’s milk cheese from Tuscany.
Caciocavallo – semi hard cow’s milk cheese from across Southern Italy (the Grana Padano of the South).
Boschetto al Tartufo – semi-soft cheese made from a combination of a cow's and sheep's milk with black truffles from Tuscany & Umbria
Links to some online resources including food & recipes:https://www.greatitalianchefs.com/
https://www.italianfoodforever.com/
https://www.deliciousitaly.com/
https://www.guffantiformaggi.com/