CCR Wine Tasting: The Excellence of Pinot Noir - November 11, 2017

As a follow-up to the last CCR wine tasting, we continue our Pinot Nero adventure. We will taste quality wines ranging from the traditional Pinot Noir vineyards in the north to a surprising tasting from the south.

Grown primarily in the cool higher-altitude vineyards of the North, it is the terroir that makes Pinot Nero ‘Italian.’ Pinot Nero is a notoriously difficult grape to grow. Despite this, wines from the Pinot Nero grape are among the most awarded and respected.

Where: Residence of CCR member in the Balduina/Roma Cavalieri (former Hilton) area - exact address will be sent to registered participants.
When: Saturday, November 11, 2017
Time: 7 p.m.
Cost:  €25 for members (€35 for non-members)
RSVP to Linda and Paul by Wednesday November 8, at canadarome@gmail.com. Please note that you are responsible for your reservation.

Each session is given in French and Italian and focuses on a specific theme relative to Italian wines. After the tasting is complete, a light dinner will be served.

Daniele Maestri, well-known Italian sommelier and a favorite among CCR members for his knowledgeable and lively presentations, will again lead this lecture and wine-tasting. For those interested in ‘wining and dining’, Daniele writes in-depth articles on Italian wines and food for “Bibenda – Vini D’Italia” produced by the Italian Sommelier Foundation and he is a major contributor to their wine guide.

CCR Wine Tasting: Pinot Nero - May 13, 2017

Although Pinot's natural home is the Burgundy region of France, Pinot Noir (known as "Pinot Nero" in Italy) has a century-long history in Italy. Grown in the cool, higher-altitude vineyards of the North, it is the terroir that makes Pinot Nero ‘Italian.’ Hillside vineyards and a climate which is cool at night and warm and sunny during the day allow for the full ripening of the fruit without the development of any jammy flavours. Pinot Nero is a notoriously difficult grape to grow. Despite this, wines from the Pinot Nero grape can be some of the most awarded and respected.

Where: Residence of CCR member (Via Salaria/Villa Ada area near the Canadian Embassy - exact address will be sent to registered participants)
When: Saturday, May 13, 2017
Time: 7 p.m.
Cost:  €25 for members (€35 for non-members)
RSVP to Linda and Paul by Wednesday May 10, at canadarome@gmail.com. Please note that you are responsible for your reservation.

Each session is given in French and Italian and focuses on a specific theme relative to Italian wines.

Daniele Maestri, well-known Italian sommelier and a favorite among CCR members for his knowledgeable and lively presentations, will again lead this lecture and wine-tasting. For those interested in ‘wining and dining’, Daniele writes in-depth articles on Italian wines and food for “Bibenda – Vini D’Italia” produced by the Italian Sommelier Foundation and he is a major contributor to their wine guide.