From native tribes, to the Roman empire, and centuries of conquest and migration that followed, Italy has forged 20 distinct regional identities. A ‘sense of place’ exists almost everywhere and one of the benefits of visiting, is to experience something new to later learn it has existed this way for centuries.

Welcome to Passaporto, a monthly wine education subscription exploring exciting winemaking areas across Italy.

Every month, I spotlight a single winemaking sub-region in Italy to explore. Think, Barolo in Piemonte or Chianti in Tuscany. Members receive two wines, an immersive educational booklet and a follow-up online tasting experience. With Passaporto, participants will discover exciting new regions and grapes. It’s like a wine class in a box!

  • Two Bottles

    Small family producers or historic winemaking estates, who reflect the very best expression of the chosen region.

  • Booklet

    6-page booklet painting a portrait of the area, its history, geography, climate, grapes, and narrative revealing its context within the world of Italian wine.

  • Online Tasting

    Scheduled for the 2nd Sunday of each month, we begin with a 30min recorded presentation, followed by an open discussion.

Details & Purchasing

  • Two Wines: featuring small producers or a benchmark estate, sourced, tasted and approved by me

  • Educational Booklet (6 pages) covering history, geography, climate, grapes, appellations, winemaking and wine information

  • Zoom class (60min): includes a 30min presentation, discussion on the wines, placemat and mystery wine vial

  • This purchase will secure the first month’s box only.

  • Receive a follow-up email with secure credit card authorization form

  • Complete CC form and return, receive confirmation

  • Shipping will be calculated and added to the final bill

$99/month

Benefits

  • 10% off all purchases made during Wine Club Week (final week of the month)

  • Access to Regional Presentations for future viewing

  • Bottivino Monthly Newsletter

  • Advanced notice of Special Offers, Classes and Events

Sipping aromatic Nebbiolo overlooking fog-filled vineyards in Barolo... feasting on suckling pig with earthy reds in Sardinia... swirling pesto while scents from the nearby Mediterranean are found in the glass in Liguria... These are palpable moments enhanced by the environment and elevated by grapes fermented within striking distance. There is a connection between culture, place and wine in Italy. Passaporto is your opportunity to experience this.

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