Tasting Class: Le Masciare and the Wines of Irpinia

Irpinia is inland and perched high in the hills above the cities of Naples and Salerno. It is home to Italy’s third great red grape, Aglianico, as well as a handful of ancient white varieties dating back to Greek antiquity. Explore the area’s wines with Marco Irato as he presents the wines of the relatively new Le Masciare winery, which has adopted a novel approach to acquiring vineyards and is already producing beautiful wines from old vines that define the region. If you’re a history fan, you can literally go back in time with these wines. If you are into the latest “thing,” keep your eye on Aglianico as it takes its place alongside Sangiovese and Nebbiolo in the top tier of Italian reds.

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Registration costs $10, but all attendees will receive a $10 voucher to use at the store on one of the items they tasted on the day of the event. Light snacks will also be served, and attendees will receive some tasting notes on the items they're sampling.

Note: All attendees must be 21 years or older and have appropriate documentation (ie, driver's license or passport) to verify their age.

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