Burnside Village ambassador and acclaimed wine writer Nick Ryan will answer that question at La Grande Tavola, an immersive food and wine masterclass hosted at Eccoci Ristorante on Wednesday 19 August.
The event pairs a bespoke five-course degustation with a series of considered wine pairings. Each course will present an Italian wine from its grape variety’s home region alongside an Australian wine of that same grape, inviting guests to taste how place, climate and craft can transform a familiar variety into something entirely new.
Ryan says he will guide guests through the stories behind each wine, sharing the observations and contrasts that have made Italian varieties such an exciting part of Australia’s contemporary wine conversation.
“Italy is home to hundreds of native grape varieties, and a number of them have found a second home in Australia over recent decades. Regions, like our very own McLaren Vale have become known for growing classic Italian varieties such as Sangiovese, Fiano and Vermentino, while cooler areas like the Adelaide Hills are experimenting with grapes like Nebbiolo. It’s this delicious conversation that La Grande Tavola sets out to explore,” he says.
“A single grape variety can tell a completely different story depending on where it’s grown,” he says. “Place an Italian wine beside its Australian counterpart and you can taste the climate, the soil and the hand of the maker. That’s where the magic is.”
Burnside Village Centre General Manager Jodie Kannane says the event reflects the centre’s commitment to delivering premium food, wine and lifestyle experiences in the Village.
“La Grande Tavola is an invitation to slow down, take a seat and experience food and wine in a way that feels personal and beautifully considered,” she says. “With Nick’s extensive knowledge and Eccoci’s modern approach to Italian dining, guests can expect an evening that feels distinctly Burnside Village – refined and memorable.”
Event details: La Grande Tavola hosted by Burnside Village ambassador Nick Ryan
What: Five-course degustation menu, each course paired with an Italian wine and an Australian expression of the same grape variety
Where: Eccoci Ristorante, Ground Floor in the Luxury Precinct, Burnside Village, 447 Portrush Rd, Glenside
When: Wednesday 19 August, 6.30pm to 9pm
Price: $220
Bookings: https://www.burnsidevillage.com.au/whats-on/events/la-grande-tavola-the-great-italian-grape-debate?_kx=rOhkIXVYc8d6R2MOadTSwf3-CTllZ-d9cWSajPLDtEuHY_3gy_kNn2lR262Er9tU.X6uBCQ
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