Among all the old wine regions of Europe, there are many whose wines have long been known only to the locals who grow the grapes and drink the wines. Times are changing, though. Gruner Veltliner, Falanghina, Inzolia, Albarino, Mencia, Nero d’Avola, Assyrtiko, Bobal – these are names of just a few of the grape varieties being grown and turned into exciting wines capturing the attention of today’s top wine professionals. In this class, you will:

• Examine the factors behind the rapid rise in wine quality throughout many regions of Europe that until recently have had limited exposure on the world stage.


• Participate in tastings of wines currently among the trend-setting favorites of sommeliers, importers, and merchants throughout the U.S. and abroad.


• Discover the native, local grape varieties, some grown for centuries, that are now capturing the attention of talented winemakers throughout Europe.


• Explore regions of Europe from Sicily to Santorini, Rias Baixas to Alentejo, and Bierzo to Wachau and beyond as you taste why wines from these areas are gaining critical acclaim.

Students enrolling in this class should already have familiarity with basic European wine laws as well as approved appellation and classification systems for the major classic wine regions.

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