Summary:

'The Heel of the Boot', and one of Italy's warmest wine regions, Puglia often flies under the radar compared to its illustrious Northern counterparts. But it's home to an array of really interesting indigenous varieties and unique wine styles that imbue a wonderful sense of place and individuality to the wines. Join us for this session, hosted by Master of Wine and Italian expert Michelle Cherutti-Kowal to explore:

• History of Puglia
• Statistics
• Size, topography, basic soil structure, climate and weather
• Major Grape varieties
• Wine Styles, Winemaking and Maturation
• SWOT Analysis
• Wines to try

About the Speaker:

Michelle is a dual Italian/Canadian citizen who left corporate life in Toronto moving to London (UK) to pursue her passion for wine. Today she is a highly-respected wine lecturer at WSET London and other wine schools around the world and is currently the Chair of the Education Committee for the Institute of Masters of Wine. Michelle is a freelance writer, with wine articles appearing in Decanter Wine Magazine and various trade publications. She is a frequent Presenter for various wine bodies and Trade Show speaker as well as Wine Judge (currently the Regional Chair for Tuscany, Decanter Wine Awards). Michelle has consulted to restaurants, wine companies and wineries using her specialist knowledge in Italy, France and the new world.