Adriatic Wines (Chapters)
The Sea and the Vines
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The Concept A journey along the Adriatic — Croatia, Slovenia, and northern Italy — built entirely around rare, hard-to-find indigenous grape varieties accessible almost nowhere else. This chapter brings together a genuinely unique line-up, paired with a creative food concept that matches the coastal, sun-drenched character of the region. The aim is to understand the Adriatic Sea's influence from both shores — Italy versus Croatia and Istrian Slovenia — through indigenous and representative varieties and styles. The Wines A side-by-side exploration of indigenous varieties from both coasts of the Adriatic: Malvasia — Slovenia vs. Croatia Ribolla Gialla vs. another Croatian white Verdicchio di Castelli di Jesi vs. Pošip Primitivo vs. Plavac Mali Adriatic sparkling wines The Format A guided tasting paired with seafood and fish, reflecting the coastal character of the region. Learning Objective: Understand the influence of the Adriatic Sea from both sides — Italy versus Croatia and Istrian Slovenia — through indigenous and representative varieties and style. The Details Format: Seated guided tasting with comparative pairing Wines: 5 pairs of indigenous varieties from both Adriatic coasts Food: Seafood and fish dishes matched to the coastal character of the region Duration: Approximately 2.5 – 3 hours Level: Accessible to intermediate Language: English Hosted by: - Benjamin Zimmerling, Advanced Sommelier - Tony Lécuroux, Master Sommelier
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Booking & Cancellation Policy 1. Eligibility Participation in our courses is limited to individuals who are 18 years of age or older. 2. Booking and Payment A place in the course is confirmed only after full payment has been received. All course fees include study books and examination fees unless otherwise stated. No additional costs are required for these components. 3. Cancellation Policy Participants may cancel their booking and transfer their attendance to the next or any future course session. In such cases, the participant will be moved to the next available course session at no additional cost. No refund will be issued. Cancellations made less than 7 days before the course start date are not eligible for rescheduling. 4. Course Transfer Participants who cannot attend a course may request one transfer to the next scheduled course date. Additional transfers may be subject to administrative approval. 5. Intellectual Property & Study Materials All course materials, including books, handouts, presentations, and digital content, are protected by copyright. It is strictly prohibited to copy, reproduce, distribute, photograph, scan, or share course materials, including posting images of the content online, without prior written authorization. Unauthorized use or distribution of course materials may result in removal from the course without refund and may lead to legal action. 6. Conduct During the Course Participants are expected to maintain professional and respectful conduct throughout the course. The following behaviors are not permitted: Cheating or academic misconduct during examinations or tests Repeated lateness or absence without notice Violation of intellectual property rules Failure to follow these guidelines may result in removal from the course without refund. 7. Photography and Social Media Participants may take and share photos during course sessions only with the approval of the course instructor and with respect for the privacy of other participants. 8. Course Changes The organizer reserves the right to make reasonable adjustments to course schedules, instructors, or locations if necessary. 9. Minimum Group Size The organizer reserves the right to cancel or reschedule a course if the minimum group size is not reached. In such cases, participants will be informed in writing well in advance. 10. Discount In official partnership with the WineBANK Zürich and the SVS we offer a 10% discount on our courses and events.
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