To mark the 11th Week of Italian Cuisine in the World,
the Italian Cultural Institute in Haifa
is pleased to invite you to the second lecture in the series:
A Journey Through Italian Wine Culture
THE WINES OF PIEDMONT: HISTORY, CONTEMPORAY PRODUCTION, VARIETY, AND WINE ROUTES
With Dr. Amiel Herszage, wine expert and WSET diploma holder
Tuesday, December 8, 2026, at 6:00 PM
ONLINE | Webex & YouTube
Participation is FREE. The lecture will be held ONLINE, in HEBREW.
To attend via Webex and receive the access link, please complete the REGISTRATION FORM.
Home to some of Italy’s finest red wines, Piedmont has a winemaking tradition stretching back centuries. We will trace the region’s wine history, from French influences to Italian unification, exploring how the political and social changes of the 19th century helped establish Barolo as the “king of wines and wine of kings.” From the geology of the Langhe to the distinctive qualities of Nebbiolo, we will examine what gives Barolo its quality and aging potential. We will meet the key figures who shaped its development and discover how its character varies across villages and winemaking styles. Our journey will then take us to other Nebbiolo-growing areas before introducing a selection of Piedmont’s reds, whites, and sweet sparkling wines, with a particular focus on those 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 the introductory lecture, the journey continues with the wines of Piedmont and the sparkling wines of Emilia-Romagna, featuring maps, suggested routes, and tasting tips.
Tuesday, December 8, 2026, at 6:00 PM
ONLINE | Webex & YouTube
PHOTO CREDIT: Christoph Strässler, View from Castello di Serralunga d’Alba (Piemonte) | Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0
