Out of the Ordinary: Italy (St Albans)

We all know Italy for its famous grapes, regions and styles — but what about the wines that don’t fit the usual mould?

From Tuscany and Piedmont to Veneto and Sicily, Italy’s wine landscape is incredibly diverse, with hundreds of native grape varieties and countless regional specialities that are often overshadowed by the big names.

This tasting looks beyond the familiar and explores the less expected side of Italian wine. We’ll discover lesser-known regions, indigenous grape varieties and wines that challenge the styles and varieties we normally associate with particular parts of Italy.

We’ll taste at least six wines and explore the regions, grape varieties and winemaking choices behind each one, with the chance to discover a different side of Italian wine.

No tasting experience is necessary — all levels of knowledge are welcome at our events.

We serve a few nibbles at our tastings to enjoy alongside the wines, but please note that these are not intended as a substantial meal.

All guests must be at least 18 years old to attend this event.

When booking, please ensure the 'quantity' in your basket matches the number of people attending (including if booking with a gift voucher).

Your booking for this event is with Hertfordshire Wine School, not the venue. If you have any questions about your booking, please contact us directly — the venue won’t be able to assist with booking-related queries.

Please note the tasting space is located on the first floor and can only be accessed via a flight of stairs, with no lift available.