Master class
The White Treasures of the Apennines: Sun, Salt and Forgotten Vineyards

This master class is by invitation only. Places are limited. Please register your interest at: editorial@divino.bg

This masterclass will introduce lesser-known Italian white grape varieties and regions to a wider audience, with a focus on distinctive terroirs. While the world is well familiar with Pinot Grigio and Prosecco, true connoisseurs know that the heart of Italian white wine lies in its lesser-known indigenous varieties.

This will be an exciting journey along the Adriatic coast and through the wild landscapes of Sardinia, discovering wines with remarkable character and history. We all love the classics, but the real adventure begins where the familiar labels end.

We invite you to a tasting dedicated to Italy’s “hidden gems” – varieties that rarely take the spotlight, yet possess a character that can rival even the most famous names.

Together, we will move beyond clichés and focus on rare and authentic varieties that preserve the spirit of the Mediterranean and Italian traditions. We will discover minerality and structure as we taste wines that capture the freshness of the mountains and the salinity of the sea – varieties that were once on the brink of extinction but are now a source of pride for their regions.

We will enter an aromatic labyrinth – from delicate white flowers and citrus to complex notes of almond, herbs, and dried apricot. We will experience terroir in a glass and understand how the sun of Sardinia and the unique soils of Central Italy shape wines with remarkable aging potential and gastronomic versatility.

Which wines will be tasted:

• La Roncaia Eclisse Bianco Colli Orientali – 2023, Fantinel
• Passerina Vigor, Umani Ronchi – Marche
• Falanghina Bel Monte – Iprinia DOC, Cantine Forno
• Pecorino IGT – Collefrisio, Terre di Chieti
• Ribolla Gialla – cantina Reguta o Ribolla Gialla – Tenimenti Civa, Friuli Colli Оrientali
• Inzolia Corte Ferro Terre Sicilia IGP
• Costamolino Vermentino di Sardegna DOC, Argiolas

We are pleased to welcome you to our exclusive masterclass. The selected wines for the tasting are provided by Italian Trade Agency (ITA).

24 April (Friday), from 3:30 PM to 4:45 PM

NOTE! The master class ticket does NOT provide access to the exhibition! To participate in any of the master classes, you must have an entrance ticket to Discover.Vino on the same day!

Irina Sofranova is among the most recognizable figures in contemporary Bulgarian wine culture. She is an established wine expert, consultant and journalist, holding the prestigious international WSET Diploma. Her work is dedicated to the professional promotion of Bulgarian wine both nationally and on the international stage.

Irina is a co-founder of the consulting project Avinissima Wine Consulting, through which she organizes trainings, tastings and events aimed at building a strong wine culture. She actively writes for specialized publications such as DiVino.bg and is the creator of the platform Vinoto.com. She is also a producer of natural wines under the Me.Div.ine label. Irina is well known for her consulting work in wine selection for various platforms, as well as for being part of the jury of prestigious rankings such as DiVino TOP 50.