Epicureans know that good wine is the product of hard work, which is why vintners keep careful tabs on their grapes' timecards. Learn to savor years of labor with today's Groupon: for $110, you get an Italian Wine 101 class with a four-course regional dinner for two at Ripasso (a $220 value). Classes are 1.5–2 hours long, and dates vary depending on the class.

Over the course of one year, resident culinary experts at Ripasso—the second restaurant of Terragusto mastermind Theo Gilbert—explore the delicacies of 18 Italian regions, focusing on the wines and cuisine of each locale. Starting in November, gastronomes of all skill levels study the vino, traditional dishes, and secret handshakes of Piedmont and Veneto, followed months later by a closer taste of Tuscany and Sardinia. Each month, new varietals swish into pupils' glasses, ranging from the north's chianti, pinot bianco, and sparkling asti to the south's robust reds. Groupon buyers sample one region's culinary delights, learning to pair cheeses, meats, and dinners with the proper varietals during a four-course meal that highlights the localities' most famed grub. While learning to distinguish a wine's bouquet from that of an open juice box, guests lounge in Ripasso's cozy bar area complete with wooden accents.

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