CCR Wine Tasting: Wines from the Aeolian Islands - October 15, 2022

Our first in-person wine tasting in a long while takes us to a truly enchanting corner of Italy. Geologically rich and culturally fascinating, the Aeolian Islands, a string of seven volcanic islands located off the northeastern coast of Sicily, are home to some of the area's most interesting wines. Known for their beauty, breathtaking scenery, and volcanoes, there is a real sense of isolation on these islands and their wineries are small and often family-run.

Where: Residence of CCR members – outdoor terrace weather permitting, indoor if rain (Villa Patrizi area -- details will be sent to registered participants).
When: Saturday, October 15, 2022
Time: 7 p.m. 
Cost: €35 for members (€40 for non-members); advance payment required to confirm your place. A light dinner will follow the wine tasting.
RSVP to Linda; payment by Monday, October 10 at canadarome@gmail.com. Please note that you are financially responsible for your reservation.

After a professional past as a dentist, Alessandra Bottino became a sommelier to follow her passions after she emigrated to Italy from Brazil in 2011. Qualified as a sommelier since 2013, she has led wine tasting events in Brazil, focusing on Italian history and culture, and throughout Italy, from Piedmont to Sicily. Alessandra is profoundly influenced by the philosophy and teachings of the late wine master Daniele Maestri, with whom she collaborated. Like him, her tastings are enriched by the culture, history and stories of a region. Alessandra’s current focus is on southern Italy and, for this wine tasting, we will benefit from her recent travels and research on wines from the Aeolian Islands.

 
This session will be given in English and Italian.

CCR Online Wine Classes: Sicily Past and Present - April 17, 2021

Our sommelier Cynthia Chaplin has put together a special series of online wine classes. This is an exceptional opportunity to discover, enjoy and learn about Italian wine and culture from the comfort of our own homes. There will be something new for both novices and for those familiar with Italian wines. We’ll let Cynthia know in advance who is joining so that she can best meet the needs of the participants.

 

Each class will cover a specific theme and include a bit of history, information about grape varietals, soil, climate, location, and how all those elements affect the final result in the glass. And then we will taste a wine (or two) based on the theme presented. Prior to the class, Cynthia will recommend a selection of wines, allowing participants to purchase whichever ones they wish to taste. She will suggest the type of wine and the region it is from.

The Fourth class – Sicily Past and Present

The emergence of this region as a true cutting edge leader of Italian excellence for the future and its success in the fight against the challenges of climate change. A bit of history, a look at the most important grapes, the newest trends and successes, wines to watch over the next few years, producers who are movers and shakers. 

 

When: Saturday, April 17, 2021

Time: 6-7:30p.m.

Where: on Zoom

Cost: €10 for members, €12 for non-members; advance payment required to confirm your place. 

RSVP: canadarome@gmail.com ATTN Linda by Wed., Apr. 15, 2021. You are financially responsible for your reservation. Book soon, as the number of participants is limited for this interactive class.

 

Cynthia Chaplin, professional sommelier, editor and writer for Infowine.com, member of Le Donne del Vino and professor of Italian wine and culture will give the classes. In Rome 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.

The classes will be given in English.

CCR Wine Tasting: Wines of Sicily - February 1, 2020

Sicily, an island rich in history, stood at the crossroads of ancient civilizations. With its dry warm climate, sunshine, and moderate rainfall, Sicily has been producing wine since 4000 BC. Today, Sicily produces both international and indigenous varieties and some of the most exciting labels in Italy. 

 

Where: Residence of CCR member (Corso Trieste area - details will be sent to registered participants).

When: Saturday, February 1, 2020

Time: 7 p.m. 

Cost: €30 for members (€40 for non-members); advance payment required to confirm your place. A light dinner will follow the wine tasting.

RSVP and payment by Mon., January 27, ATTN Linda and Paul at canadarome@gmail.com. Please note that you are financially 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.