Lorenzo Galli Wine Scholarship 2012 - applications open

Now in its fourth year, the Lorenzo Galli wine scholarship celebrates the diversity and richness of Italy’s wine and history while showcasing the latest trends in Australia with its interpretations of Italian varietals. This is done through a comprehensive, rigorous blind tasting of about 150 top wines during a two-day masterclass to be held on June 18 & 19 2012. Of course the wines will be assessed, discussed and thoroughly enjoyed.

To gain entry into the program, successful applicants are judged on an essay, which has proved to be a satisfying exercise. Besides, there’s an added incentive – the dux wins a trip to visit Italy’s wine regions and key producers valued at $10,000. No wonder it is regarded as an experience of a lifetime.

“Attending the 2011 Lorenzo Galli Scholarship was incredibly beneficial to my Italian wine knowledge. Being able to taste an incredible breadth of wines from remarkable producers alongside elite members of the industry was a truly priceless experience. The ultimate prize, to travel to Italy and meet the producers themselves was an eye-opening journey. Being able to put faces to labels, and learn directly from old-world producers with generations of knowledge was incredibly influential to my own winemaking expertise. I’m truly thankful to Pamela Galli for this opportunity,” said dux of 2011, Brendan Carter, student Bachelor of Viticulture and Oenology at the University of Adelaide.

The masterclass is led by Italian wine importer, Michael Trembath, wine writer Jane Faulkner and wine consultant Dan Sims. Plus some of the most respected winemakers such as Stephen Pannell, Luke Lambert and Giuseppe Vaira, viticulturists and consultants such as Mark Walpole and wine writers including Max Allen have contributed to the erudite teaching panel. Previous scholars have included sommeliers, winemakers, retailers, food and wine consultants, distributors and marketers.

The program’s patron, Pamela Galli, conceived the idea of a scholarship to honour her late husband, Lorenzo Galli. Tuscan-born, Lorenzo arrived in Australia in 1952 and diligently built up a successful property business. He later added vigneron to his list achievements when he and Pamela created Galli Estate Winery in Victoria’s Sunbury region in 1997. Lorenzo had a love for Italian grape varieties and the winemaking craft from growing grapes to their production; it was his dream to share that passion and encourage younger people to learn more about that process. This scholarship is Pamela’s tribute.

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