1 1/2 hours, $95
Italy is home to more native grape varieties than any other country, but which ones are essential for every wine lover to recognize? In this class, you’ll explore 12 key grapes that define Italy’s wine culture, from familiar favorites to hidden gems. Taste representative wines, learn the stories behind each variety, and build a deeper understanding of Italy’s extraordinary diversity.
2024 Coppo – Gavi DOCG La Rocca
2023 San Salvatore – Paestum IGT Fiano Trentenare
2024 Fontanavecchia – Falanghina del Sannio
2023 Il Monticello – Colli di Luni DOC Vermentino Grappolo
2022 Sartarelli – Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore Tralivio
2020 Braida-Bologna – Barbera d’Asti Montebruna
2020 Tiberio – Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC Archivio
2021 COS – Cerasuolo di Vittoria Della Fontane
2019 Mastroberardino – Taurasi Radici
2018 Cantina del Pino – Barbaresco Ovello
2019 Collosorbo – Brunello di Montalcino
2017 Brigaldara Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Cavolo
Participants may choose to attend in person at the Capital Wine School or virtually on Zoom.
In Person Participants
- Please note that the building in which we are located does not have an elevator, and there are several sets of stairs to navigate to get to our classrooms on the second floor.
Virtual Participants
- Virtual participants may pick their samples up at the Capital Wine School between 12pm – 5pm on September 19.
- Virtual participants who are unable to pick their samples up may request shipping for an additional fee. However, due to various factors we are unable to guarantee delivery by the event date. Participants who choose the shipping option are welcome to attend the Zoom session live without samples and will receive a recording of the tasting so that they may enjoy the wines alongside the recording at their convenience.
- Requests for shipping must be received at least 7 days prior to class, and all registrations for virtual attendance must be received by close of business the Monday prior to the class.
- Additional information regarding curbside pickups will be emailed a day or two prior to class.
- You may review our policy regarding wine samples for virtual participants here.
To ensure a quality experience for all participants, each class or course requires a minimum number of registrations. If this minimum is not met, we may need to cancel the session. In such cases, registered students will be notified as soon as possible and provided with options for rescheduling or a full refund.
By purchasing your ticket(s), you agree to our payment, refund, cancellation, and reschedule policy.
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September 20, 2025
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Venue: Capital Wine School
Venue Phone: 202-792-5020
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