To mark the 11th Week of Italian Cuisine in the World,
the Italian Cultural Institute in Haifa
is pleased to invite you to the first lecture in the series:
A Journey Through Italian Wine Culture
WINE AS A CULTURAL EXPRESSION
An Introduction to the World of Italian Wine
With Dr. Amiel Herszage, wine expert and WSET diploma holder
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at 6:00 PM
ONLINE | Webex & YouTube
Admission is FREE. The lecture will be held ONLINE, in HEBREW.
To attend via Webex and receive the access link, please complete the REGISTRATION FORM.
How did wine become an integral part of Italian culture? This opening lecture explores that connection through history, the diversity of grape varieties, and the distinctive character of Italy’s wine regions. We will discover what makes Italy’s wine heritage so rich and why it continues to inspire wine lovers and curious newcomers alike. The lecture will conclude with a brief overview of wines from different Italian regions available in Israel.
- You can also watch the lecture live on the Institute’s YouTube channel.
The series | Three lectures exploring the world of Italian wine. Following this introduction, the journey continues with the wines of Piedmont and the sparkling wines of Emilia-Romagna, featuring maps, suggested routes, and tasting tips.
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at 6:00 PM
ONLINE | Webex & YouTube
PHOTO CREDIT: Caspar Diederik, Lambrusco (Emilia-Romagna) | Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0
