Wine & Dine; A journey through Southern Italy and Sicily

Explore the wines & food of Southern Italy and Sicily as we pair a specially curated selection of six surprisingly sophisticated wines with a 3-course meal inspired by Southern Italian culinary traditions.

Flavours of the South

Southern Italy’s cuisine is rooted in simplicity and freshness, where olive oil, pasta, vegetables, herbs, fresh fish and meat create dishes that are bursting with natural flavour. The region's unique history adds another layer, with Moorish influences bringing rice, sugar, almonds and spices into the culinary tradition and a love of sweet treats that you see piled up in the windows of local 'pasticcerias'.

Wine regions waiting to be discovered

From the sun-baked plains of Puglia, where vines grow beside olive groves, to the volcanic soils of Mount Etna, where tropical fruits and native grapes thrive, the south produces wines of surprising depth and character. Less famous than Tuscany or Piedmont, these wines are Italy's hidden treasures, complex, expressive, and waiting to be explored.

The wine selection will include Volcanic wines made with grapes grown on the fertile soils of Mt Vulture & Mt Etna, creating complex, age-worthy red and white wines. You may already enjoy a Primitivo from Puglia, but have you tried Perricone from Sicily? We will also present artisanal wines that demonstrate the diversity and breadth of Southern Italian wines.

A taste of Southern Italy on your plate

Guided by your wine host, you’ll journey through six authentic wines carefully chosen to showcase the character of Southern Italy & Sicily. With every sip and bite, you’ll uncover stories of history, culture, and terroir that make this region one of the most exciting in the wine world. As always, you'll be welcomed with an aperitif and then enjoy a 3-course meal with wines selected to pair with each.

The menu for the evening will be sent to guests one week prior to the event.

Allergy advice and dietary requirements

Vegan, Vegetarian and gluten-free diets can be catered for with advance notice. Please e-mail us with any dietary requirements and details of allergies when booking on info@norfolkwineschool.com

Please be aware that this event starts promptly at 7pm. We recommend that you allow up to half an hour after the stated finish time before arranging transport home as occasionally service can run a little late.