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Chief Scientist and Master of Wine join forces to consider the origins of Italian wine at Vinitaly 2024

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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VERONA, Italy, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In this Advanced Seminar, entitled "Contemporary wines from old grape varieties", Professor Attilio Scienza and Andrea Lonardi MW discuss how winemaking culture and viticultural traditions have affected the evolution of Italian wines as we know them today, focusing on the influence of old vines, terroir and history. In a wide-ranging analyis, Profressor Scienza's presentation will shed light on vine genetics and the origins of certain native grape varieties. The seminar will be accompanied by a curated tasting involving some of Italy's most iconic grape varieties led by the recently certified Master of Wine, Andrea Lonardi.

Key Points: 
  • Professor Attilio Scienza, a leading academic in the field of vine science and Andrea Lonardi, a recently certified Master of Wine, join forces to consider the evolution of Italian wines with a particular focus on old vines, terroir and history.
  • In a wide-ranging analyis, Profressor Scienza's presentation will shed light on vine genetics and the origins of certain native grape varieties.
  • Since June 2018, Prof. Scienza has collaborated with Vinitaly International as the Chief Scientist of the Vinitaly International Academy.
  • A life-long learner and innovator with a global perspective, he became the second Italian MW in 2023.