In celebration of the Vendemmia, the centuries-old grape harvest festivity, wine expert and Italian native Alfonso Aiello will lead an exploration of Italian wine in a three-part seminar open to both novice and experienced students of enology. Although the classes have been designed in a sequential manner, it is possible to register for just one or two of the classes.

Italian Wine Classes

Italian Wine 101
Date:
October 17, 2008
Time: 6:00pm-7:00 pm
Location: SORELLA Wine and Spirits, 1010 Washington Ave. So. Minneapolis, MN 55415 www.sorellawines.com
Parking: free at SORELLA's parking lot
Cost: $25 per person or $40 for a couple

The first seminar will encompass the history and geography of Italian wines, the ABCs of wine tasting as well as an insider list of “don’t-miss” wines. Participants will have the opportunity to taste red and  white wines. They will additionally receive an exclusive discount on their favorite wines of the evening.

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October 17, 2008, 6:00pm-7:00pm
Single Registration - $25
October 17, 2008, 6:00pm-7:00pm
Couples Registration - $40

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Italian Wine 102
Date:
October 24, 2008
Time: 6:00pm-7:00pm
Location: SORELLA Wine and Spirits, 1010 Washington Ave. So. Minneapolis, MN 55415 www.sorellawines.com
Parking: free at SORELLA's parking lot
Cost: $25 per person or $40 for a couple

This sequel to Italian Wine 101 explores the many factors that determine the taste, quality and price of wines, including the method with which the grapes are grown, varietal and clonal selection, fermentation techniques and aging. Participants will have the opportunity to taste red and white wines different from those sampled in Italian Wine 101. They will additionally receive an exclusive discount on their favorite wines of the evening.

SORRY this class is FULL
October 24, 2008, 6:00pm-7:00pm
Single Registration - $25
October 24, 2008, 6:00pm-7:00pm
Couples Registration - $40

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Italian Wine 103
Date:
October 30, 2008
Time: 6:30pm
Location: SORELLA Wine and Spirits, 1010 Washington Ave. So. Minneapolis, MN 55415 www.sorellawines.com
Parking: free at SORELLA's parking lot
Cost: $55 per person

This informative and fun-filled evening will take place in the new wine shop of Sorella. Participants will sample and learn about some of the best Italian wines, each from a different wine producing region of Italy. Light antipasti will be served and Alfonso Aiello, will be your guide. Participants will receive a special discount on wine from Sorella's renowned wine cellar.

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October 30, 2008, 6:30pm
Single Registration - $55
October 30, 2008, 6:30pm
Couples Registration - $100

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Registration and Enrollment Policies

Registration: Registrations will be processed through Pay Pal payment only; we apologize for any inconvenience, but the ICC no longer accepts personal checks.

Cancellation: The ICC reserves the right to cancel any course with insufficient enrollment.

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Location: SORELLA Wine and Spirits, 1010 Washington Ave. So. Minneapolis, MN 55415 www.sorellawines.com
Parking: free at SORELLA's parking lot (enter on 11th Ave. So.)

Contact: Further information is available at info@theitalianculturalcenter.org

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