About this Event
About this Class:
Sit at our table and learn from one of our resident Beverage Experts about Italian wines, producers, and regions. They’ll walk you through the history and traditions of the area alongside a tasting of curated wines. Learn about Italy in the best way – through your wine glass!
About St. Michael Eppan:
With humble beginnings in 1908 the cooperative of San Michele Appiano was born. Local growers, typically with only a few rows of vines and their own personal garden for fruits and vegetables, would pull their harvest together to make wine. After one hundred years this model is still in place, but in the 1970s winemaker Hans Terzer brought a tremendous amount of intention and vision to what was happening and transformed the local co-op to a world renowned producer. The foundation was similar to what exists today, but Hans began working with the 300 growing families to analyze soil and microclimate on their land to make sure the best suited varieties were being grown there. Once this was in place the winemaking became more meticulous and emphasis on letting the terroir speak was paramount.
Years later he took it further and began experimenting with the fresh, zippy whites of his land, by aging in French oak, a practice not common at the time. The antitheseis is represented in the Sanct Valentin line. It showcases the cream of the crop grape selection from various vineyards in the Dolomite foothills and time in barriques. The expression is often cited as a harmony between acidity, creaminess and minerality. After a 40 year stretch Hans continues to deepen his relationship to the varieties and the particular vineyards that suit them best.
St. Michael Eppan Wine Lineup:
- Pinot Grigio
- Fallwind Sauvignon Blanc
- Sanct Valentin Gewurztraminer
- Pinot Nero Riserva
- Comtess Passito Desert Wine
In this Class You Will:
- Learn about the history, grape varieties, and traditions of these Italian top picks.
- Taste a selection of wines wile enjoying light bites of Italian cheeses nd cured meats. Please contact the team with dietary restrictions by sendig an email to [email protected].
- Discuss the flavor profile of each wine with an Eataly Beverage Expert
- Take home tasting notes from this class
Please Note:
- This Class is Located at the Wine Bar - Located on the 2nd Floor of Eataly.
- One ticket purchase is valid for one guest
- Seating is first-come, first-served
- Class duration is approximate and may vary by 10-15 minutes
- Sorry, bambini - this is a 21+ only event. All guests planning to consume alcohol must be able to produce a valid government-issued identification to prove they are 21 or older
- For any questions, please contact us at [email protected]
Cancellation Policy
Payment in full is required at the time of registration and all sales are final. No refunds are offered on classes and events. For groups of 5-10 guests, a minimum of 7 days' notice (class day not included) is required to receive a credit in the form of a coupon for a future class or event. For groups of up to 4 guests, a minimum of 4 days' notice (class day not included) is required to receive a credit in the form of a coupon code for a future class or event at La Scuola. We reserve the right to reschedule or cancel a class or event due to unforeseen circumstances, inclement weather or otherwise. In the event of a class or event cancellation, we will contact you directly at the phone number or email address you have provided to offer a full refund or credit to transfer to a future class or event. While we are not able to offer credit, transfers or refunds for last-minute illnesses, work-related conflicts, personal emergencies or events beyond our control, you are always welcome to send someone in your place, as we understand that these things do happen. If you are purchasing this class or event as a gift, please provide this cancellation policy to the recipient, as the policy will still apply. Credits issued for La Scuola events are redeemable only for future La Scuola events and cannot be used to register for events in other parts of the marketplace or exchanged for store credit or Eataly gift cards.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Eataly Silicon Valley, 2855 Stevens Creek Boulevard, San Jose, United States
USD 41.88 to USD 71.73
