WINE MASTERCLASS

Join us on Sunday, 28 September at 7:00 PM for an exclusive Wine Masterclass, where you’ll have the chance to taste a curated selection of wines from Casale del Giglio, guided by expert sommeliers.

The event will take place in a private room on the first floor, above Guest Services, and will last approximately 1 hour.
Please note: the event is reserved for guests aged 18 and over.

Participation fee: €10
McArthurGlen Loyalty Club members enjoy a special price of €8.

📲 Reserve your spot now by sending a message to Guest Services via WhatsApp at +39 347 6348202 –
but hurry, places are limited!

THE MASTERCLASS: A JOURNEY THROUGH THE LAND

The Sommelier's Tale

Just imagine for a moment walking through a landscape that takes you from the hills all the way to the sea in the Province of Latina: the wind brushing through the vineyards, the scent of the earth, the warm sunset colors reflecting off the grape clusters. Now pause for a second—what does this landscape tell you?

It speaks of history, of tradition, of native grape varieties that are the beating heart of this land. And it’s precisely this story that we want to explore together in our exclusive masterclass.

The Wine Route of the Province of Latina is not just a geographic itinerary — it’s a multisensory experience. It’s the story of men and women who protect ancient varieties — such as Nero Buono, Bellone, Malvasia del Lazio, Greco, and Moscato di Terracina, among others — grapes that withstand trends and express a deep connection to the land.

Let me give you an example: the Cincinnato cooperative, which has believed in native grapes since 1947, focusing on quality and local identity. Their Nero Buono and Bellone are two key players that convey not only flavor, but also a culture of care and respect for the land.

Or the winery Marco Carpineti, which has made organic farming its calling card and turned experimentation — like producing sparkling wine with the classic method from Bellone or vinifying Nero Buono as a white — into a daily challenge. Meanwhile, Casale del Giglio’s deep understanding of the territory — driven by research and innovation — has led to both the refinement of international varieties grown on reclaimed land and the recovery of native varieties and century-old Bellone vines on their own rootstock.

Here too, it’s not just about producing wine, but about enhancing a local heritage — bringing it to the glass with clarity, personality, and authenticity.

This is exactly what we want to do in our masterclass: take you into these vineyards — even if only in your imagination — let you breathe in the aromas, perceive the differences between sparkling wines, whites, rosés, and reds; understand what makes each wine unique, and why a native grape has a special value both for the one who tastes it and for the one who sells it.

We will offer a tasting of 11 wines, one from each winery that has chosen to bet on this territory:
Marco Carpineti, Cincinnato, Pietra Pinta, Tenute Filippi, Molino 700, Azienda Agricola Donato Giangirolami, Casale del Giglio, Cantina Sant’Andrea, Villa Gianna, La Valle dell’Usignolo, Giorgio Pecora.
There will be sparkling wines, whites, rosés, and reds — a variety of expressions that speak of land, climate, history, and craftsmanship.

This masterclass is not just a tasting: it’s a moment to learn how to read a label, tell the story of a vineyard, and guide customers through sensations and differences. For you, store managers and sales staff, this is an opportunity to sharpen your insight, strengthen your voice when talking about wine, and make every recommendation you give truly authentic.