Discover the Wines of Abruzzo and the Charming Taste of Europe

WSG is thrilled to collaborate with The San Francisco Wine School, a WSG Approved Program Provider, for a FREE 2-part educational series dedicated to the discovery of the wines of Abruzzo, Italy. These two online events will be hosted by Master Sommelier David Glancy, Andrea Eby, Italian Programs Director at Wine Scholar Guild, and a special guest from the region.

We invite you to come explore the unique history, terroir and to taste Abruzzo's most renowned signature white, rosé, and red wines. Together, we’ll uncover the nuances and salient traits of the wines created by the inhabitants of the land, a place where the enological experience is renewed day after day in the wake of tradition, with an attentive eye on experimentation and consumer tastes.

For this series, you will be special guests of the Consorzio di Tutela Vini d’Abruzzo who is responsible for protecting one of the most authentic resources of the region: its wines! A new generation of producers here are focused on the enhancement of the area and its most important native grape varieties, helping to develop the quality of Abruzzo viticulture. This consortium protects wines with Controlled Designation of Origin such as Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC, Trebbiano d’Abruzzo DOC, Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo DOC, Abruzzo DOC, Villamagna DOC. It also protects wines with a Typical Geographical Indication.

The activity is part of “The charming taste of Europe”, a special campaign co-funded by the European Union that connects the flavors of wines as well as fresh fruit and introduces the United States and Canada to these exquisite products that evoke European quality, safety, and tradition.

DATES AND TIMES

Part 1: A Journey through Abruzzo's White Wines

Friday, November 18, 2022

6:00-7:30pm PST

*If you can’t join the event live, we encourage you to still register so you will receive access to the recording after the event

REGISTER

PART 2: A Journey through Abruzzo's Rosé & Red Wines

Friday, December 2, 2022

6:00-7:30pm PST

*If you can’t join the event live, we encourage you to still register so you will receive access to the recording after the event

REGISTER 

OPTIONAL WINE SELECTION

Each session will include six optional sample wines. While supplies last, virtual participants in the USA may request a tasting kit (additional fees apply). 

The wines are optional and not required to join!

COSTS

Ticket fees are sponsored by Consorzio di Tutela Vini d’Abruzzo and include wine and admission to the event.  Online guests may pay a $20 fee to have their wines kitted for pickup (free) or delivery across the United States for an additional fee.  You will be asked to make kit pickup and delivery selection at checkout if applicable.

• In-Person at the San Francisco Wine School with wines - FREE
• Online without wine kit - FREE
• Online with tasting kit (kits only available for USA based participants) - $20 + applicable shipping costs
• Ticket and wine fees are sponsored by Consorzio di Tutela Vini d’Abruzzo

WHERE

Online (Zoom) OR The San Francisco Wine School (415 Grand Ave #301 South San Francisco, CA 94080)

YOUR HOSTS

• David Glancy, MS, CWE, founder and CEO, San Francisco Wine School
• Andrea Eby, Italian Programs Director, Wine Scholar Guild 
• And Special Guest Consortium and Winemaker Panelists