In Vino Veritas: Discovering Italian Wines

1920 N Forest Ave,Orlando FL 32803

10 July, 2021

Description

In Vino Veritas: Discovering Italian Wines with Jennifer Hostetter Saturday, July 10, 2021 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Instructor: Jennifer Hostetter Italian wines are delicious, wonderfully food-friendly, and often surprisingly affordable. Yet they can also be a bit daunting, given the staggering array of available wine styles, grape varieties, and complex terminology. In fact, Italy is the largest wine producer in the world, with 20 distinct regions, over 350 indigenous grape varieties, hundreds of appellations, and a history of viticulture that stretches well into antiquity. That’s a LOT of wine! It’s no surprise, then, that the world of Italian wine can be somewhat intimidating, but it certainly doesn’t have to be. With this much versatility, there is a delicious wine for every taste and budget! In this class, we will explore some of the lesser-known wines of Italy. Together, we will sample an assortment of 6 to 8 wines from around the country in a range of different styles. In addition, we will discuss tasting notes, historical details, wine terminology, and strategies for deciphering an Italian wine label. To enhance the tasting experience, some food pairings will be included. If you are a lover of Italian food and wine, this class is perfect for you! Jennifer Hostetter is a Food and Wine Educator with a special affinity for Italian culture, where she lived while completing her master’s degree in Food Culture and Communications from the Università degli Studi di Scienze Gastronomiche. Currently, Jennifer serves as a Chef Instructor and member of the Beverage Faculty at the UCF Rosen School of Hospitality, where she teaches courses on the History and Culture of Wine, Culture and Cuisine, Techniques of Food Preparation, and Catering Sales Management. In addition, Jennifer is currently a candidate with the Society of Wine Educators to become a Certified Specialist of Wine. In her spare time, Jennifer runs her own Catering and Personal Chef business, where she enjoys cooking foods from around the world. All guests must be of legal drinking age. Participants must withdraw from classes at least five days prior to the start of class in order to receive a full refund or credit. If we must cancel a class, we will make every effort to inform you prior to the class time, and you will receive a full refund or credit. Only those registered for the class will be permitted in the classroom. Childcare services are not provided Beautiful Harry P. Leu Gardens is a 50-acre botanical oasis minutes north of downtown Orlando. Each individual garden is designed to further our mission: promote the awareness and understanding of plants. Harry P. Leu Gardens offers a wide array of classes and events for horticulture, landscaping and fine arts for children and adults. Located at 1920 N. Forest Avenue, Orlando FL, 32803. For help or directions please call 407-246-2620.