Ageable Italian Reds

The Italian Peninsula has served as a hub of viticultural wealth and diversity. With over 1000 varieties in this country alone, there is plenty to decode. This class will focus on Red wines that typically maintain structure and remain alive in bottles for a decade or more. We will a focus on the different tannic structures and flavor profiles found in famous expressions of Nebbiolo and Sangiovese, as well as delving into varieties not so often found in cellars like: Sagrantino di Montefalco, Single cru Nero d’Avola, Amarone della Valpolicella, Montepulciano d’Abruzzo and even bordeaux variety blends from the Veneto and Tuscany.

Dario Oman has spent 9 years in the wine industry, starting off with working harvest in Barolo in 2014 after finishing a History degree at Chapman University. Since then, Dario has become a partner at Casa Bruno, which has been a part of Oregon’s importing and wine distribution since 1998. Dario visits European wine countries yearly to maintain relations with producers and keep up to date on vintages and changes in viticulture and production. He also blind tastes in his free time to keep his palate fresh.

June 22, 2023
7:00 - 9:00pm