Decanter Presents... new event series

Join us for a journey through the wines of Asolo, where every glass evokes the charm of winding cobbled streets and sweeping countryside views.

Produced only in small quantities each vintage, these remarkable wines offer a rare and exciting opportunity to discover why they have become such prized finds among Italian wine lovers and specialists alike. During the evening you will discover why Asolo Prosecco DOCG shines for its elegance, structure and purity setting it apart from the wider world of Prosecco.

It was the first Prosecco denomination to champion the ultra-dry Extra Brut style – now one of the most defining expressions and perfect partner for food. Guided by our wine experts Michelle Cherutti-Kowal MW and journalist Gianpaolo Giacobbo, you will explore the region's unique terroir, from the calcareous marl soils of the Colli Asolani which gives the wines their distinctive saline minerality and signature aromas, contrasted by the red ferrous soils of Montello, which brings greater structure, freshness and a firm mineral character.

Together, these distinctive wines tell the story of a place where landscape, heritage and craftsmanship are deeply intertwined – inviting you to experience the true character and cultural richness of Asolo in every sip.

Gianpaolo Giacobbo is a wine writer and educator based in Bassano del Grappa in Veneto.
He is the author and co-author of several books on wine and grappa for Slow Food Editore and he is also a long-standing contributor to guides like Osterie d’Italia and Slow Wine. Gianpaolo has worked with renowned publications including Porthos, Fine Wine Magazine, Slow Wine Magazine and Civiltà del Bere. He teaches wine culture at institutions including Ca’ Foscari University of Venice and the University of Gastronomic Sciences in Pollenzo. He serves as a wine buyer, trainer and international speaker, with a strong focus on natural and terroir-driven wines.

Michelle Cherutti-Kowal MW is a dual Italian-Canadian citizen who left corporate life in Toronto to pursue her
passion for wine. Today she is a highly respected and sought-after wine lecturer, having taught wine industry professionals since 2004 at WSET in London where she is a consultant tutor, specialising in Italy, France and the New World. She has authored articles on wines, wine regions and wine-related events in trade publications and WSET journals. She became a Master of Wine in 2015. Using her specialist knowledge of wine regions, Cherutti-Kowal is a consultant to restaurants and wineries, and also acts as an ambassador for trade bodies. Michelle joined the DWWA as a judge for the first time in 2020 and is currently the Regional Chair of Tuscany.