Exceptional Italy: Tasting Abruzzo with Cirelli Wines

Join us for an exploration of Adriatic terroir! This class is hosted at Dear Annie. Here's a regional class for anyone who wants to deepen their understanding of Italian wine, one region at a time. We're tasting through the range guided by Nik from Cirelli Wines, a favorite producer working eight kilometers from the Adriatic. Cirelli's wines are a clear, expressive lens into both novel and traditional styles in the region—a great way to learn Abruzzo from every angle. We'll spend the class getting to know: • The region's native grapes—Trebbiano, Pecorino, Montepulciano—and what makes each one distinct • How Abruzzo's coastal and mountain microclimates show up in the glass • Amphora and clay-vessel winemaking, and what it actually does to a wine's texture and aromatics Come as you are, no wine knowledge required. Questions welcome throughout!