{"product_id":"05-14-native-grapes-of-italy","title":"05\/14 - Italy Off the Beaten Path - Native grapes","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItaly Off the Beaten Path\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eItaly has more native grape varieties than any other country in the world. Most of them never make it to a wine list.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis tasting takes you off the beaten vine — from the Alps to Sicily, through the grapes that define local traditions and regional character without ever getting the spotlight they deserve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eAlessandra Esteves, DipWSET, Master of Wine candidate and Director of Wine Education at Florida Wine Academy, leads this comparative tasting through Italy's most compelling hidden varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eWines\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTenuta Regaleali Perricone “Guarnaccio” Sicilia DOC\u003cbr\u003ePunto Crema Pigato “Vigneto Ca’ da Rena”\u003cbr\u003eTerre di Valter Greco di Tufo DOCG\u003cbr\u003eElena Walch Schiava 2024, Alto Adige DOC\u003cbr\u003eUmani Ronchi Pecorino “Vellodoro”\u003cbr\u003eFavaro Freisa Canavese 2022, Piemonte DOC\u003cbr\u003eRonchi di Cialla Schioppettino di Cialla 2019\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis lineup highlights the diversity of Italian native grapes from north to south, showing how regional climate, soils, and local traditions shape the character of Italian wines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1034\" data-end=\"1165\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCost:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e $95\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1034\" data-end=\"1165\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSeats are very limited. Advance registration required.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1034\" data-end=\"1165\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater, wines, and light bites. Service included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1034\" data-end=\"1165\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Thursday, May 14th, 2026 from 7 pm to 8:30pm. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1034\" data-end=\"1165\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAddress:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 305 Wines 8233 S Dixie Highway Miami FL, 33143 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1034\" data-end=\"1165\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e info@floridawineacademy.com \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1034\" data-end=\"1165\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTerms \u0026amp; Conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This event is non-refundable, but you may transfer your registration to another person. We cannot allow persons under the age of 21 to participate in the event. We reserve the right not to serve anyone of any age who appears intoxicated before or during the event. The quantity of wine being served will be limited. Feel free not to swallow any or all of the wine being offered.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Florida Wine Academy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48071284588769,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0735\/6802\/6849\/files\/Native.jpg?v=1773328358","url":"https:\/\/floridawineacademy.com\/products\/05-14-native-grapes-of-italy","provider":"Florida Wine Academy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}