Borsa Vini London Masterclass

The Italian Trade Agency is very pleased to announce its 2023 Borsa Vini event in London.

October 4th 2023 from 10:30am – 6:30pm

54 different companies will be gathering to share their wines and stories with the drinks trade. Producers are from regions including Sicily, Veneto, Tuscany, Piedmont and Friuli-Venezia Giulia.

Masterclasses (presented by Italian wine authority, Walter Speller)

• 11am – Beyond Prosecco – Italy’s rich tradition of sparkling wines explained, will examine more overlooked styles of Italian sparkling wine. These will range from pas dosè expressions to sweeter styles. Sparkling wine is not just a bubble within Italy – it is an area with huge growth potential, as consumers increasingly see it as a wine style not to be reserved only for special occasions.
• 3pm – An exploration of the exciting grape varieties that Italy has in abundance. Estimates of how many indigenous Italian varieties there are range from 500 upwards, from well-known stalwarts like Sangiovese and Nebbiolo to rarer ones that produce fascinating wines. From Piedmont’s Grignolino to Schioppettino from Friuli-Venezia Giulia, this class, titled Indigenous and homegrown – Italian local grape varieties and their adaptability to global warming, will offer a select taste of some of the grapes that should be on your radar.