The eternal struggle between power and elegance has long shaped Italian red wines: the climate and diversity of terroirs; millennia of genius loci heritage meeting the creative and innovative power of Italian winemakers. Learn how the big Italian blockbusters are reshaping themselves towards a more lyrical and uplifted style, as forces of nature influence their flavours and character.

Moderator: Filippo Bartolotta, Neal McLennan
Principals: Matteo Allegrini, Federica Boffa Pio, Thomas Cuni, Federico De Cerchio, Livia Le Divelec, Giovanni Mazzei, Francesco Ricasoli, Pierangelo Tommasi, Adam Verona

Featured wines:

Allegrini Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG 2019
Famiglia De Cerchio Torre Zambra Villamagna 2019
Frescobaldi CastelGiocondo Brunello di Montalcino 2018
Marchesi Mazzei Doppiozeta Noto Rosso DOC 2019
Michele Chiarlo Nizza Riserva “La Court” DOCG 2020
Pio Cesare Barolo 2018
Ricasoli Colledilà Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Gaiole DOCG 2020
Tommasi Family Estates La Massa Rosso Toscana IGT 2020
Tua Rita Giusto di Notri 2017

Event details subject to change

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