The scope of viticulture and winemaking in Italy is far reaching. This in-depth examination of one of the world's most passionate wine countries will help you sort it all out.

Through extensive tastings, you'll look at Italian grape varieties-from major varieties to regional specialties-and consider Italian wines in the context of gastronomy. During The Italian Intensive course you will also:

• Study Italy's wine history, understanding in particular its rise in the modern era from peasant winemaking to world recognition.


• Study and explore the vast range and characteristics of Italian wines from large as well as tiny districts.


• Examine the highly variable geography and climate of Italy.


• Understand the key enological and viticultural techniques employed today as well as historically in Italy.


• Study Italian wine law and the DOC, DOCG, IGT, and Super Tuscan designations.


• Look at the underlying principles involved in pairing these wines with food.

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