Wines of Piedmont, Italy with Jay Youmans MW – In Person or Online

1 1/2 hours, $95

Piedmont is a crown jewel of Italian wine, home to Barolo and Barbaresco—but there’s so much more to discover. In this class, we’ll dive into the full spectrum of Piedmontese wine, from aromatic whites and charming everyday reds to the region’s powerful Nebbiolo-based icons. You’ll learn about key appellations, grape varieties, and stylistic differences shaped by both tradition and innovation. Expect a delicious overview of one of the most age-worthy and terroir-driven regions in the world. You will taste (subject to change):

2020 Enrico Serafino Alta Langa Metodo Classico Oudeis Brut

2024 Marenco – Moscato d’Asti DOCG Strev

2023 Fontanassa – Gavi di Gavi DOCG

2024 Vietti – Roero Arneis DOCG

2021 Mariotto – Colli Tortonesi DOC Timorasso Pitasso

2023 Altare, E. – Dolcetto d’Alba DOC

2021 Chiarlo – Nizza DOCG Barbera Cipressi

2024 Vajra, G. D. – Langhe Nebbiolo DOC Clare JC

2020 Ca del Baio – Barbaresco Asili

2019 Azelia – Barolo San Rocco

2019 Antoniolo – Gattinara DOCG Riserva

2016 Bovio – Barolo DOCG Riserva de Rieumes

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 December 12.
• 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.