November 6th Wine Appreciation Group Monthly Meeting - Campania

NOTE THE NOVEMBER MEETING IS BEING HELD ONE DAY EARLier (MONDAY) SO WE DONT CONFLICT WITH THE MELBOURNE CUP.

John Bolto wil be hosting the November Meeting,  As set out below we will experience a fascinating treat of varieties and flavours from Italy

Campania is probably best know for  Naples (maybe infamously known), the Amalfi Coast and Pompei.

It is not so well known for its wines. However, two of the oldest cultivated grape varieties globally, Greco and Aglianico, came to Campania almost 3,000 years ago from Greece and have been cultivated there ever since.

Campania has a thriving new wine sector with entrepreneurs and families having reinvigorated an old and stale wine sector starting in the early 2000s. It is also home to the largest wine cooperative in Italy.

We will sample 8 wines, 4 different grape varieties with 3 DOCG wines, 2 DOC wines, some local examples and a surprise wine which may just be the best of the evening. The wines will be accompanied by antipasto typical to Campania. All of this within Stephen’s tight budget, so Campania wines are economical when compared to their more well known cousins in the north of Italy.

Come and have some fun with new wines whilst I introduce you to a part of Italy that few visit, the back blocks of Campania.

Please buy your tickets asap to reserve yourself a place.