Cellar Society: from Northern to Southern Italy
Cellar Society: from Northern to Southern Italy
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Thu. October 15, 6:30PM

Cellar Society: from Northern to Southern Italy

In the secrets of slow hours, join us for a wine tasting of long-gone seasons.

A Journey Through Italy’s Great Wine Regions

For this new edition of TheMerode Cellar Society, embark on a journey through Italy’s great wine regions, from the cooler vineyards of the North to the sun-drenched terroirs of the South.

Italy is one of the world’s most fascinating wine countries — a remarkable mosaic of landscapes, climates, soils, traditions and indigenous grape varieties, giving each region its own distinctive identity. Through a carefully curated tasting, we will explore how these different elements shape the character, style and personality of Italian wines.

The tasting will feature a diverse selection of eight wines from seven Italian wine regions, taking us through Veneto, Lombardy, Piedmont, Tuscany, Abruzzo, Sicily and Puglia. We will discover some of Italy’s most emblematic grape varieties and wine styles, from the freshness and elegance of Prosecco to the richness and depth of Amarone della Valpolicella. Along the way, we will explore how altitude, climate, soil and local winemaking traditions create such remarkable diversity within a single country.

Throughout the evening, participants will have the opportunity to taste, compare and better understand the unique expression of each region and its native grape varieties, discovering what makes Italian wine so rich, diverse and fascinating.

As with every TheMerode Cellar Society gathering, the wines will be accompanied by a selection of carefully chosen tapas and food pairings, designed to highlight the character and expression of each wine and enhance the tasting experience.

8 wines — 7 Italian wine regions — one journey from North to South.

An evening dedicated to discovery, comparison and conviviality, celebrating the extraordinary diversity of Italian wine and the unique identity of its regions.

Benvenuti in Italia!

The Stables Brasserie will remain open in the evening. If you wish to enjoy dinner after the program, you are welcome to reserve your table through this link: reserve your table

speaker

Antony Cnudde

After training as a chef, he graduated from COOVI, where he developed the foundations of his culinary career. Following his studies, he gained experience in several restaurants, including the Michelin-starred Restaurant Michel, before eventually opening his own restaurant. Through his training and work in the kitchen as a chef, his passion for flavors and aromas has always been central to his approach to gastronomy. This natural curiosity gradually led him to develop a deeper interest in wine. During his years in the restaurant industry, he began importing champagne together with his father-in-law to supply their restaurants. This initiative soon expanded to include a broader selection of wines, which ultimately became the foundation of Wijnen Michel. Since 2012, he has continued to expand the wine portfolio of the company, constantly seeking refined wines that clearly express the character of their terroir.

moderator

Benoit Lambillotte

Benoît Lambillotte, Curator of The Merode Cellar Society. Driven by a lifelong passion for wine and sparkling wines, Benoît has spent more than 30 years exploring vineyards across the world, developing a refined and intuitive approach to tasting — from the robe to the nose, through to the palate and its lasting impression. As Chevalier du Tastevin, he holds a particular affinity for Burgundy while embracing a broad and eclectic perspective. Beyond technical knowledge, Benoît is known for his ability to translate individual preferences into meaningful discoveries, guiding participants with authenticity, balance and generosity. At The Merode Cellar Society, his ambition is to create moments where time slows down — where wine, sparkling wines and selected spirits become a gateway to connection, conversation and inspiration.
Start
Thu. October 15, 6:30PM
End
Thu. October 15, 9:00PM
Format
Indulge
Language
English (US)
Guest allowed?
Yes, 1 per member

Price

Registration for Experience - Cellar Society: from Northern to Southern Italy
54.99€ Incl. VAT

Address

Event
Pl. Poelaert 6
1000 Brussels
Belgium
Parking
Parking Poelaert, Place Poelaert 1000 Brussels

Detailed programme

Checkin
Thu. October 15, 6:15PM
Start
Thu. October 15, 6:30PM
End
Thu. October 15, 9:00PM

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