Explore the world of European wine as we delve into French and Italian wines! Taste and compare 5 varieties of each, and learn how different regional climates and winemaking techniques produce different wines. Which will come out on top?

France’s Rhône Valley has a moderate Continental climate to the north and a warm Mediterranean climate to the south. Northern Rhône’s landscape is dominated by steep slopes producing grapes with powerful aromatics, bright fruit, and freshness. The Southern Rhône has flatter terrain with stony soils producing fuller-bodied wine with textural richness.

Central Italy has a warm Mediterranean climate, cooled by ocean breezes. Higher elevation vineyards produce grapes with more flavor complexity and higher levels of acidity and tannins. Explore each region in depth and compare and contrast ten different wines.

Our special guests include Ed Thompkins from Wines LLC and Michelle Brady from Bottle To Glass, who will facilitate as your tasting tour guides. Plus, you will enjoy a spread of cheese, crackers, bread, grapes, nuts and jams to enhance your tasting experience!

Wines to be served:

Chateau Boucarut Tavel – Southern Rhône, France

Domaine St. Vincent Côtes du Rhône Blanc – Rhône Valley, France

Chateau Boucarut Les Petits Ducs Côtes du Rhône Rouge – Rhône Valley, France

Vignobles & Compagnie St. Joseph “Rive de Malva” – Northern Rhône, France

Domaine St. Vincent Vinsobres “Cuveé St. Pierre” – Southern Rhône, France

Tenuta Del Buonamico “Particulare” Brut – Montecarlo, Italy

Roccafiore “Fiordaliso” (Grechetto) – Umbria, Italy

Querceto Di Castellina “L’aura” Chianti Classico - Tuscany, Italy

Roccafiore Monetfalco Sagrantino – Umbria, Italy

Marchesi di’ Cordano “Trinita” Montepulciano D’Abruzzo Riserva – Abruzzo, Italy

Please note that this is a standing event in our retail store with limited seating. All wines will be available for purchase after the event. If you would like to make a dinner reservations prior to or after the tasting, click here or give us a call at 440-210-0024.