September 24, 1:00 P.M. Class: Everything You Want to Know About Italian Wines with Author Shelley Lindgren

Regional wine and food pairings from James Beard Award–Winning wine director and Author of Italian Wine Shelley Lindgren, and Executive Chef of A16, Yosuke Machida 

25 11th Ave, New York, NY 10011, USA

Join James Beard Award–winning author, wine director, and owner of San Francisco’s A16 for an afternoon of tasting and learning about Italy’s regional wine and food. Lindgren’s latest book, Italian Wine: The History, Regions and Grapes of an Iconic Wine Region will serve as inspiration for this exclusive guided tasting of wine and food from eight regions.  

Executive chef Yosuke Machida of San Francisco’s A16 has crafted regional Italian food pairings to accompany each wine. This journey will take guests from Northern to Southern Italy and highlight authentic, traditional grapes and flavors. The longstanding belief of “what grows together, goes together” will be front and center for all who attend. 

Italian Wine: The History, Regions and Grapes of an Iconic Wine Region by Shelley Lindgren will be available for purchase and signing at the class. 

General Admission: $95

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Veneto > Glera and Piave Cheese with Apricot Marmellata
Abruzzo > Pecorino and Saffron–Shrimp Risotto
Campania > Fiano di Avellino and Fava Beans with Cicoria
Sardinia > Vermentino di Gallura and Crostini with Bottarga, Tomato, and Celery
Piemonte > Nebbiolo and Black Truffle Fonduta
Sicily > Nero d’Avola and Caponata
Tuscany > Sangiovese and Chicken Liver Crostini
Umbria > Sagrantino and Lentil, Chickpea, and Mushroom Zuppa  

About Shelley Lindgren: 

Shelley Lindgren is the wine director and owner of San Francisco’s beloved Italian restaurant A16, with locations in Oakland, Tokyo, and Yokohama. She has received the James Beard Award for Outstanding Wine Program; has received the Slow Wine Fair Award for Best Selection of Good, Clean, and Fair Italian Wine; and has been knighted by the Italian government, receiving the prestigious “Cavaliere dell'Ordine Della Stella Italia” (Dott.ssa) distinction for her professional dedication to Italian wine. Shelley’s work has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Food & Wine, Punch, San Francisco Chronicle, and many other publications. She served on the board of La Cocina, the Guild of Sommeliers, and Slide Ranch, and is a member of Les Dames d’ Escoffier.