ft. Nate Norfolk
Sample six unique wines from Central Italy at Villa Terrace.
Part I
About this event
Explore the heart of Central Italy's wine culture with a curated tasting session at the Villa Terrace Museum & Gardens. This event offers a unique opportunity to sample six distinctive wines that highlight the region's diverse terroir, from the deep reds of Umbria to the fragrant whites of the Adriatic coast. Whether you're a wine enthusiast or a curious beginner, this tasting is designed to broaden your understanding and appreciation of Italian wines.
Guided by expert Nate Norfolk, you'll delve into the history and traditions of Central Italy's winemaking. The session covers indigenous grape varieties and time-honored techniques, providing insights into wines that have only recently become accessible. It's an educational and enjoyable evening set in a picturesque venue, perfect for anyone looking to deepen their wine knowledge.
From the organizer
From Rome to the shores of the Adriatic Sea, explore the heart of Central Italy through six distinctive wines. This guided tasting highlights the diversity of the region’s hills, coastlines, and mountain vineyards, showcasing both indigenous varieties and time-honored winemaking traditions. Umbria’s Sagrantino based deep reds and the Cesanase based wines grown just outside Rome are classics that have only become readily available in the last two decades. This broad region is also home to the ancient Malvasia family of grapes best known to yield fragrant dry white wines, and the nutty and herbaceous white’s made from Verdicchio just off the Adriatic coast, plus more. Come curious, leave inspired!
Getting in
Tickets available online
Registration required — must sign up
Who'll Be There
Adults, likely in their 30s to 60s. Wine aficionados and casual drinkers looking to learn, along with individuals interested in cultural experiences, possibly professionals or creatives.
Part II · The feel
The details organizers don't always put in the description — pulled from the room, the crowd, and what people remember afterward.
Library rules. Whispers and a calm body — this is not a talking-out-loud room.
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