Il nuovo corso dedicato "Alla scoperta del vino"

Le strade del gusto & l'Enoteca Ciccimonelli Iglesias present "DISCOVERING WINE", a course entirely dedicated to the sensory analysis of wine.

“Tasting is an analysis that is carried out only with the help of the senses, during which the risk of being guided by personal tastes is always lurking. Learning to taste means sampling wine with attention, connecting the sensations perceived to its history and evolution. And above all, learning to know it and to express an evaluation not conditioned by one's own preferences.”  

The course, curated by the Sommelier, Official Taster and Woman of Wine Cristina Mamusa is divided into 4 lessons:

• 1st LESSON: Sunday, November 6th, 10:00 am_The thousand shades of wine color;

• 2nd LESSON: Sunday, November 13th, 10:00 am_The wonderful world of wine aromas; 

• 3rd LESSON: Sunday, November 20th, 10:00 am_The gustatory perceptions of wine;

• 4th LESSON: Sunday, November 27th, 10:00 am_The emotional experience of a guided tasting.           

Supporting materials will be provided, which can later be shared with participants in digital format. You will also find at each station the taster's kit which includes 2 glasses, water, carasau bread/crackers/breadsticks, a notepad for notes, and a pen. 

1. The first lesson will be dedicated to THE THOUSAND SHADES OF WINE COLOR AND ITS VISUAL EXAMINATION.

“The first phase of tasting is the visual examination, the first step in evaluating a wine, during which various information is acquired about the grape variety from which the wine was obtained, the environment in which the vine grew, and the techniques used for its vinification. The visual examination provides a series of clues to understand the type of wine, its composition, and its evolution.” During the lesson, the visual analysis and tasting of 2 wines will be carried out.

2. The second lesson will be dedicated to THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF WINE AROMAS AND ITS OLFACTORY EXAMINATION.

“The olfactory examination represents the second phase of tasting and serves to discover everything that makes up the aromatic profile of the wine, rich in dozens of varied scents ranging among the aromas of everything found in nature.” During the lesson, the olfactory analysis and tasting of 2 wines will be carried out.

3. The third lesson will be dedicated to THE GUSTATORY PERCEPTIONS OF WINE AND THE EXAMINATION OF FLAVOR, TACTILE, AND RETRONASAL SENSATIONS.

“The taste-olfactory examination must verify whether the predictions made during the previous phases had a real basis, to allow for a concrete and precise evaluation of the value of the wine. The tasting must be carried out with the utmost attention, to avoid making mistakes that could make the evaluations less reliable.” During the lesson, the taste-olfactory analysis and tasting of 2 wines will be carried out.

4. The fourth lesson will be dedicated to THE EMOTIONAL EXPERIENCE OF THE GUIDED WINE TASTING.

During this lesson, we will go through all the phases of wine analysis and description together, but with the guidance of two expert sommeliers. We will discover and evaluate together the colors, aromas, and taste of the two selected wines, experiencing the emotion of tasting.

The lessons will take place at Enoteca Ciccimonelli, Via Manno 9, in Iglesias.

Duration of each lesson: 2 hours

Required wine knowledge level: beginner.

Maximum number of participants allowed in the course: 15 PEOPLE

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1st

For registration you can go to or contact: 

Enoteca Ciccimonelli, via Manno 9, Iglesias
0781 263240 landline during opening hours  
340 2627875 mobile Stefano