"Passport Through Italy" Six Week Wine Seminar at Fratelli Lyon with Julie Mushett and Aniece Meinhold

Miami, FL, September 05, 2009 --(PR.com)-- Fratelli Lyon announces a six week wine seminar “Passport through Italy.” Learn about Italy’s famous wine regions, numerous grape varietals (at this point over 2000) and savor mouth-watering dishes as Julie Mushett, Fine Wine Specialist of Vinifera Imports and WineLifeStyle, and Aniece Meinhold, Sommelière and General Manager of Fratelli Lyon, guide newbie winos through Italy’s many wine regions. “Passport through Italy” begins on Wednesday September 9 at 7:30pm and will recur every Wednesday at the same time. The format of the class includes a flight of 6 – 8 wines (depending on the regions covered) masterfully paired with a selection of delectable stuzzichini, small nibbles, expertly prepared by Chef de Cuisine Alex Pinero.

Launching with an “Italy 101” class, it will review laws, classifications and general description of varietals, geography and terroir. “Students” will be provided with the appropriate tasting notes, maps and set of hand outs so they can fully immerse themselves in Italian food and wine culture. A Gran Finale dinner will close the series with a recap of the regions covered and showcase Italy’s most recognizable wines. The classes are as follows:

Italy 101
Under the Mediterranean Sun – Sicily, Campania, Puglia
The Source of Roman Indulgence - Central Italy – Lazio, Umbria, Marche, Abruzzo
Cool Breeze in the Alps – Alto-Adige & TreVenezie (Friuli, Veneto, Trentino)
Elegance in Piedmont
The Rustic Countryside of Tuscany

Classes cost $45 per person, inclusive of wine, food and taxes. Purchase the package of six and receive 15% discount and a complementary book about the wines of Italy. The Gran Finale dinner, taking place on Wednesday October 21 at 7:30pm, costs $95 per person (plus tax/gratuity) and includes a cocktail reception and 5-Course Degustation Dinner and Wine Pairing - menu to follow shortly. In addition to the classes, participants are able to purchase wines at retail value at Fratelli Lyon; purchase a full case and have it hand-delivered.

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