Hot on the heels of a very successful France edition of the East Van Wine Academy, we now turn our attention to the wonderful world of Italian wine!
Commonly referred to as The Vineyard of Europe, Italy has long been renowned for its classic wine styles and regions from Tuscany to Sicily. You’ll learn basic geography and history of Italy, along with major grapes and wines from Barolos and Barbarescos to Dolcettos, Nebbiolos and more. We’ll de-mystify the meanings of DOC, DOCG, “Super-Tuscans” and so on, simplify how to decipher an Italian wine label, offer food pairing guidelines and give you some shopping tips as well!
Tickets are $35 and good for admission to this East Van Wine Academy Course, a collectable wine zine, access to After School party and two tasting vouchers.
June 14th – Chile
June 28th – Germany
July 12th – Australia
July 26th – Portugal
About Kurtis Kolt
Kurtis Kolt is a Vancouver-based freelance wine director, judge, consultant and writer who was awarded the Sommelier of the Year Award at the 2010 Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival. He is certified by London’s Wine & Spirit Education Trust. Has credit in the Winemaking program at UC Davis and has travelled throughout wine regions in North and South America, Europe and Australia. A big proponent of a casual and fun approach to wine, Kurtis’ enthusiasm and experience has resulted in a high demand for appearances, from writing and judging for Wine Access and Vancouver Magazine to leading wine festival seminars and beyond.
