The first-level course, an introduction to the world of Italy's top-quality spirit, will take place over two evenings: Thursday 11 and Thursday 18 October 2018, starting at 8:45 pm at the Grappa Store Milano, in Via Marghera 14.
The lessons, lasting approximately 2 hours each, include a theoretical and a practical part according to this program:
1st evening: October 11, 2018 – 8:45 pm
Welcome and Presentation of the Course
Theoretical Lesson:
• The history of Grappa (origins...)
• Types of Grappa (terminology... young, aged, very old)
Practical lesson:
• Tasting (organoleptic characteristics, how to taste, etc.)
• Tasting tests comparing various spirits (young and aged)
2nd evening: October 18, 2018 – 8.45 pm
Theoretical lesson:
• Distillation (difference between discontinuous, continuous and direct fire systems)
• Live test with Distiller
Practical Lesson:
• Organoleptic testing/analysis of grappa (type, grape variety, characteristics)
• Visual, olfactory, and gustatory evaluations.
PARTICIPATION COST: €50
For information and registration,
Via Marghera, 14 – 20149 Milan
Tel. 02 36742568
grappastoremilano@mazzetti.it
