Discover how Italy’s volcanic landscapes have shaped some of its most distinctive wines. From the volcanic hills of Soave to the slopes of Mount Etna, this 45-minute interactive tasting with Barbara Summa combines geography, culture, and two carefully selected wines to tell the story of a unique wine-growing tradition.

Saturday, 24 October 2026, 15:00-15:45, Gerard Doustraat 220

This workshop is part of the Festa della lingua Italiana. To attend the wine tasting, you also need a ticket to the festival. Grab your festival ticket here.

Also check out: Two Wines, Two Italies

About the host:
Barbara Summa is a writer, conference interpreter, Italian teacher, and sommelier (AIS). She has lived in Amsterdam since 1995 and works at the intersection of language, culture, literature and gastronomy between Italy and the Netherlands. Through her platform Madrelingua, she organizes cultural courses, wine tastings, culinary workshops, and language trips to the Abruzzo region. In her activities, the focus is not on technique but on the story: wine, food, and literature form the gateway to Italian culture.