{"product_id":"discover-brigaldara-a-valpolicella-tasting-with-lamberto-cesari","title":"Discover Brigaldara: A Valpolicella Tasting with Lamberto Cesari","description":"\u003cp\u003eJoin us for an evening with Lamberto Cesari of Brigaldara, one of Valpolicella’s modern pioneers, as we get under the skin of one of Italy’s most fascinating (and oft-misunderstood) wine regions as this promises to be not just another Amarone tasting.\u003cbr\u003eAldo Fiordelli, writes for James Suckling's website that Brigaldera \u003ci\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“proves that drinkable Amarone is not an oxymoron. Bravo!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e” whilst Decanter's Monty Waldin says the wines are \"\u003ci\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ea gratifying antidote to the caricature that contemporary Amarone can be - namely big blockbusters, too bold and boisterous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\".\u003cbr\u003eWe couldn’t agree more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBased in the hills of Grezzana, 450m up, Brigaldara has been making more savoury, elegant expressions of Valpolicella’s indigenous varieties, with a real focus on site specific cuvées. There’s a real sense of place here - from the freshness and elegance of Valpolicella through to the darker, richer and more contemplative world of Amarone.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLamberto Cesari \u003c\/strong\u003ewill be joining us personally, taking us through a selection of estate's wines and telling the story behind them: the vineyards, the family, the traditions and the decisions in the cellar that make these wines what they are.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect great Italian wine, plenty of conversation and a proper look at what makes Valpolicella tick.\u003cbr\u003eAnd, naturally, some outstanding Amarones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE WINES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Picol de Legno 2022\u003cbr\u003e• Valpolicella 2024\u003cbr\u003e• Valpolicella Superiore Case Vecie 2022\u003cbr\u003e• Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso 2023\u003cbr\u003e• Amarone Cavolo 2020\u003cbr\u003e• Amarone Case Vecie 2018\u003cbr\u003e• Recioto della Valpolicella 2021\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a chance to taste alongside the grower himself, ask questions and discover more about one of Veneto’s distinctive producers - all in the relaxed setting of TOZI.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuests are warmly encouraged to stay for dinner afterwards, with dinner available at an estimated £80pp. Please do let us know if you will be staying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHEN: \u003c\/strong\u003eTuesday, 20th October\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTIMINGS:\u003c\/strong\u003e As this is a tutored tasting, please arrive promptly for 6pm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHERE:\u003c\/strong\u003eTOZI Restaurant, 8 Gillingham Street, London SW1V 1HJ\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRICE:\u003c\/strong\u003e £50 pp \u003cem\u003e*Ticket cost redeemable against wine purchases: receive 10% of your spend back, up to the full ticket value. I.e spend £500 and 100% of the ticket cost will be credited\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eComplimentary tickets for Grand Cru Classé \/ Syndicate Members.\u003cbr\u003e2-for-1 tickets for Premier Cru Members.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Event","offers":[{"title":"General Admission","offer_id":67585154842931,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/7463\/7875\/files\/261020-brigaldara-tasting-web.jpg?v=1790682010","url":"https:\/\/www.honestgrapes.co.uk\/products\/discover-brigaldara-a-valpolicella-tasting-with-lamberto-cesari","provider":"Honest Grapes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}