Paolo’s Fall 2008 Italian Regional Wine Class Series

The continuing guided tour of Italy’s wines
September 29th – November 17th

During this five class course, Italian wine specialist Luca Vannini will discuss the unique characteristics of Italian wines – both those well known and new to the American marketplace. Participants will taste six to ten wines per class. A variety of foods, including regional specialties and artisan products, will be served to facilitate a discussion of food and wine pairings.

Space is very limited. Reserve your seat for this fun and educational experience now!

Introduction / Sicily, Sardinia, Puglia

Monday, September 29th, 2008

Abruzzi, Lazio, Campagna, Marche

Monday, October 20th, 2008

Tuscany

Monday, October 27th, 2008

Lombardia, Alto Adige, Veneto, Friuli

Monday, November 10th, 2008

Piemonte

Monday, November 17th, 2008

Each class begins at 6:30 P.M.

Register for more than one class and save

$75 per class • $210 for three classes • $325 for all five

For Reservations, call (408) 294-2558.

Luca Vannini is the Northern California District Sales Manager for Winebow Imports. He was born and raised in Florence, Italy, and moved to the San Francisco Bay Area in 1990. He has developed and honed his extensive knowledge of wine — with a particular emphasis on Italian wines — with enology studies at U.C. Davis and U.C. Berkeley, followed by nearly 20 years in the wine business. He has represented a large and diverse range of fine Italian estates such as Antinori, Masi, Vietti and Biondi Santi as well as some of the finest French and Champagne brands with Remy Amerique.