CCR Wine Tasting: Wines from Campania and Basilicata - January 26, 2019

To ring in the New Year we will sample an interesting variety of wines produced in Campania and Basilicata. Sparkling, rosé, white and red!

Where: Residence of CCR member (Trieste area -- details will be sent to registered participants).
When: Saturday, January 26, 2019
Time: 7 p.m.
Cost:  €30 for members (€40 for non-members); advance payment required to confirm your place.
RSVP to Linda and Paul by Wed., Jan, 24 at canadarome@gmail.com. Please note that you are responsible for your reservation.

Cynthia Chaplin, professional sommelier, member of Le Donne del Vino and professor of Italian wine and culture will lead this tasting. Born in the USA, Cynthia moved to Europe in 1990 and has lived in Spain, Belgium, England and Italy. Cynthia chose to centre her career in Rome where she works with embassies, corporations and private clients, creating and presenting tastings, events, seminars, and in-depth courses. Cynthia is a wine writer and a judge at international wine competitions.

This session will be given in English.

CCR Wine-Tasting: The Versatility of Aglianico - November 30, 2013

Aglianico is the oldest and most important grape variety in southern Italy. This wine-tasting will focus on the Cantine del Notaio, producer of the widest range of white and red wines all based 100% on the Aglianico grape.

Where: Residence of CCR members, Corso Trieste area (address details will be sent to registered participants)

When: Saturday, 30 November, 2013

Time: 7:00 pm

Cost:  €25 for members (35 for non-members). Please note that you are financially responsible for your reservation.

RSVP to Linda and Paul at canadarome@gmail.com

Each session is given in French and Italian and focuses on a specific theme related to Italian wines. Daniele Maestri, well-known Italian sommelier and a favorite among CCR members for his knowledgeable and lively presentations will lead this lecture and wine-tasting. For those interested in ‘wining and dining’, Daniele is also one of the editors of “Due Mila Vini” a guide to Italian wines produced by Italian Sommelier Association.