WSET Italy 6 Bottles Pack

1. Piemonte – Barolo

Barolo Le Vigne 2021 – Sandrone

Chosen as a benchmark expression of Nebbiolo and premium Piedmont. High acidity, firm tannins and complex floral, red fruit and savoury notes make it essential for studying structure, ageing potential and Barolo DOCG typicity in WSET.

2. Veneto – Amarone della Valpolicella

Amarone Classico DOCG “Ravazzol” – Ca’ La Bionda

Selected to demonstrate the appassimento method and one of Italy’s most distinctive styles. Dried fruit concentration, high alcohol and full body make it ideal for studying winemaking impact on texture, richness and flavour intensity.

3. Lombardia – Franciacorta

Marchese Antinori Contessa Maggi Riserva Franciacorta DOCG – Tenuta Montenisa

Chosen to represent Italy’s flagship traditional-method sparkling wine. High acidity, autolytic complexity and fine mousse make it essential for studying bottle fermentation, lees ageing and comparisons with Champagne in WSET.

4. Toscana – Chianti Classico

Chianti Classico Vigna Monteparto Gran Selezione 2019 – Fattoria Carpineta Fontalpino

Selected as a premium expression of Sangiovese and Chianti Classico. High acidity, red cherry fruit and savoury complexity help students understand Tuscan terroir, Gran Selezione classification and stylistic nuances within Sangiovese wines.

5. Toscana – Brunello di Montalcino

Brunello di Montalcino 2019 – Poggio Antico

Chosen to illustrate structured, age-worthy Sangiovese from Montalcino. Concentrated fruit, firm tannins, high acidity and oak influence make it essential for studying Brunello regulations, ageing requirements and premium Tuscan reds.

6. Marche – Verdicchio

Ambrosia Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Riserva Classico DOCG – VignaAmato

Selected to represent one of Italy’s key indigenous white grapes. High acidity, citrus, almond and mineral notes make it ideal for studying structured Italian whites, Adriatic influence and the ageing potential of Verdicchio.