{"product_id":"spring-piedmont-series-2026-season-pass","title":"Spring Piedmont Series 2026 Season Pass","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSpring Piedmont Series Season Pass\u003c\/strong\u003e is one ticket per pass to all \u003cstrong\u003efive\u003c\/strong\u003e Piedmont classes we’re hosting this spring. The series runs \u003cstrong\u003eFebruary 13 through May 6\u003c\/strong\u003e. If you can’t make one of the dates, you’re welcome to transfer your pass to a friend for that class; just tell us who the lucky recipient is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach class will be kept intentionally small, with a \u003cstrong\u003emaximum of 12 students\u003c\/strong\u003e, and will run as a guided, structured tasting with huge amounts of knowledge dropped in. Expect a real lesson plan, clear takeaways, and enough wine to actually learn from it. Piedmont rewards  comparison: while Nebbiolo itself is distinctive you'll start to see the real differences terroir and producer makes in these wines. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy take these classes? Because Piedmont is one of the world’s great fine-wine regions, but it’s also one of the most misunderstood. People either reduce it to “Barolo = expensive” or they get lost in the weeds of obscure grape names without learning how to make the wines make sense in the glass. This series fixes that. You’ll leave with a practical mental map of the region, a clear hierarchy of grapes and appellations, and the ability to buy Piedmont with confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePiedmont is also one of the few regions where \u003cstrong\u003evalue still exists\u003c\/strong\u003e if you know where to look. Barolo and Barbaresco are rightly famous, but some of the smartest purchases in Italy are hiding one step outside the spotlight: Roero Nebbiolo, Alto Piemonte, serious Dolcetto, and the rising world of Piedmont whites like Timorasso. If you like Burgundy for terroir, structure, and nuance, Piedmont is the Italian region that scratches the same itch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout the series, we’ll focus on the \u003cstrong\u003eregion's best producers\u003c\/strong\u003e, classic examples of each style, and wines that illustrate real regional differences. After this series you should confidently know what to expect when ordering Barolo at a restaurant or shopping for fun value wine that over-delivers. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eClass Schedule\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll classes will be held at Birch Road Highlands and run from 6:00-7:30pm. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFebruary 13: Intro to Piedmont\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe’ll build the foundation: Piedmont’s major subregions, the grapes that dominate the land, and what to expect from each style. This is the class that makes the rest of the series click. You’ll learn how to interpret the big place names: Langhe, Roero, Monferrato, Alto Piemonte, and understand why they taste different before we ever get into the deep end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarch 3: Barbaresco \u0026amp; Roero\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNebbiolo with a little Arneis. We’ll get precise about what separates Barbaresco from Barolo in structure, site, and personality—and then we’ll jump the river to Roero, Piedmont’s often-underpriced neighbor where sandier soils can shift the shape of Nebbiolo entirely. Expect a high payoff class: familiar names, clearer distinctions, and very buyable takeaways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarch 25: Alto-Piemonte\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is Nebbiolo’s other world: cooler, more mountainous, often blended, and frequently the most compelling value in the entire region for collectors who want detail and lift rather than sheer mass. We’ll cover the key northern appellations and the supporting grapes that show up there and taste the differences. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApril 13: The Rare \u0026amp; Obscure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePiedmont is a treasure chest of grapes and styles that most wine drinkers never meet. This class is designed to broaden your range and sharpen your instincts: aromatic whites, rustic local reds, lightly sparkling oddities, and the kinds of bottles that make a dinner party feel like you know what you’re doing. This is also where you’ll pick up the best “secret weapon” wines for food. Some grapes we'll cover include Freisa, Grignolino, Ruché, and Timorasso. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMay 6: Barolo Deep Dive\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe epic finale. We’ll treat Barolo the way it deserves to be treated: not as one wine, but as a landscape of villages, exposures, and choices that produce dramatically different outcomes. You’ll learn the clean, usable framework for understanding Barolo’s internal geography, how producer decisions change the shape of Nebbiolo, what to do with young Barolo (and when not to), and how to buy intelligently across vintages and price tiers. We'll taste Barolo from 6 different villages and find out in the glass how much variety this small region can provide. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’ve been meaning to truly understand Piedmont, and not just chug it, this is the most efficient and rewarding way to do it. You’ll taste widely, build real reference points, and come out the other side able to navigate one of the world’s greatest wine regions with confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Denver Wine Merchant","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48371473744095,"sku":null,"price":400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0439\/7436\/1248\/files\/ChatGPTImageJan15_2026_10_14_45AM.png?v=1768498174","url":"https:\/\/denverwinemerchant.com\/products\/spring-piedmont-series-2026-season-pass","provider":"Denver Wine Merchant","version":"1.0","type":"link"}