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Experiencing Wine:
Sipping Through the Italian Alps

Designed for novice and advanced wine connoisseurs alike, our Experiencing Wine Series aims to help you gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of the essential aspects of sensory evaluation that are often overlooked in most wine tastings

EXPLORE THE WINES OF TRENTINO-ALTO ADIGE

Nestled in northern Italy, Trentino-Alto Adige (South Tyrol) is a region shaped by its dramatic Alpine landscape and winemaking tradition that spans centuries. 
 
The combination of high-altitude vineyards, cool mountain breezes, and diverse soils creates wines that are both crisp and vibrant in whites, rich and structured in reds. 
 
With a history influenced by both Italian and Austrian cultures, this region offers a unique take on classic and indigenous grape varieties, making it one of Italy’s most fascinating wine destinations.
 
Join Camilla Sartori, a native of Trentino and Wine Sensory Manager at OSU, for a guided tasting of carefully selected wines from her home region.
 
Camilla brings her personal insights and sensory expertise to this special session, offering a journey through the vineyards she grew up around.
 

OVERVIEW

By the end of this workshop, you will:
  • Explore the Unique Alpine Terroir: Learn how the high-altitude vineyards, dramatic climate shifts, and diverse soils of Trentino-Alto Adige shape the region’s distinctive wine styles.

  • Discover Unique Grape Varieties: Explore both autochthonous grapes and internationally recognized favorites.

  • Learn the History Behind Trentino-South Tyrol’s Winemaking Traditions: Discover how centuries of winemaking, influenced by both Italian and Austrian heritage, have crafted a unique and dynamic wine culture.

  • Refine Your Tasting Skills: Engage in a guided sensory evaluation.
 Whether you’re a wine lover looking to expand your palate or simply curious about Italy’s northernmost wine region, this class offers an approachable and engaging way to explore a hidden gem of the wine world.
 

Join us for this unique opportunity to explore the world of Port wine in a fun and approachable setting. Spaces are limited—reserve your spot today!

 

Wine Tasting in Corvallis

This unique workshop couples science with the senses, resulting in a richer tasting experience and comprehensive understanding of wine.

Through lectures and guided tastings, you will discuss taste, mouthfeel, aromatics, spoilage and other aspects of the science of wine.  

  • Thursday, May 1 from 6 – 7 p.m. at OSU Corvallis Campus (tasting included). 

All participants must be 21 years of age or older. 

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May 1, 2025
6 – 7 p.m
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One hour
location
Corvallis, Oregon
price (2)
In-Person: $60
60
Additional Information:
CORVALLIS: OSU Campus

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It did help me better understand and recognize aromas of wine. I believe it does help me in my profession by being able to better educate staff. I really appreciated the tangible aspect of the class and Dr. Tomasino was great. I really appreciated her passion for the content she was teaching. I would recommend this class and have done so with my peers. I hope there will be more class opportunities for additional wine topics offered. I really want to expand my knowledge and this class fit so well into my schedule and the content was fantastic.

Vicki Farris

I used the info and skills I learned in the tasting room and with my staff. It was great to practice the skills on different wines after the class. It was also fun to see the differences people tasted, and similarities. I could really see what was the most difficult for me to detect and what was easier. I thought the info was useful and worth taking the class. I thought the instructors were knowledgeable and really enjoyed the hands-on tasting learning.

Lauren Druse

Instructors

Dr. Elizabeth Tomasino

Dr. Elizabeth Tomasino is an Associate Professor of Enology at OSU. She has had the opportunity to study the wine industry world-wide, including in Europe and New Zealand. Her research interests lie in wine sensory analysis and flavor chemistry. A main research includes determining relationships between sensory and chemical data, particularly those aroma compounds important for wine quality and regional differentiation.

Camilla Sartori
Camilla Sartori is a Wine Sensory Manager at OSU. Originally from Northern Italy, she is a food scientist specializing in sensory analysis and flavor research. At OSU, she manages Dr. Elizabeth Tomasino’s sensory program, oversees sensory studies, and supports research on wine aroma and taste perception.

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