So you think you know Italian wines? Wrap your heads around this: Italy’s National Registry of Grapes boasts 461 official grape varieties, 377 of which are genetically different Native grapes. So basically you could explore a new variety 365 days of the year yet fall short, let alone combining the endless permutations of producers, terroir, and stylistic difference.

Exploring this dizzying array of diversity and heritage seems like a herculean task, (even to us professionals). Adding fuel is the Italian quandary – is it a place or a grape? Pronounce that name again, huh? That said, here’s an extraordinary opportunity to discover the dazzling world of indigenous grapes spearheaded by the leading lady of Italian Wine – Ms. Stevie Kim (Managing Director of VinItaly International Academy) and the one and only tireless champion, I endearingly call “walking wine encyclopedia” Dr. Ian D’Agata.