Adriatic Wines (Chapters)

Beschreibung

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