Led by an astrophysicist and a sommelier, explore the tastes of the galaxy through an incredible wine tasting journey.

Embark on a tasty tour of the galaxy’s planets and exoplanets, led by astrophysicist Alfredo Carpineti and sommelier Alessia Frongillo.

We’ll make a series of planetary stops, with Alfredo introducing and exploring the science behind each extraordinary world and Alessia selecting and explaining a wine inspired by its chemistry, colours, atmosphere, geology, smells or tastes.

What would a planet made of diamonds taste like? What wine would you pair with a world so dark that it reflects almost no light? How about a planet where it rains glass, a world with clouds of metal, or an exoplanet whose atmosphere would smell sickeningly sweet to human noses?

Each planetary world will inspire a different wine and a carefully matched canapé, creating a gastronomic journey through some of the strangest environments in the universe.

Please note that while curated canapés will be served with each wine pairing, this is a tasting experience and not a meal.

Details and Bookings:

Date: Sunday 08 November

Time: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Cost: €25 per person / over 18s only

Accessibility: Wheelchair Access

Location: Cork County Cricket Club, Richard Beamish Grounds, Mardyke Walk, Mardyke, Cork, T12 YN61 [Directions (https://www.google.com/maps/dir//Cork+County+Cricket+Club,+Richard+Beamish+Grounds,+Mardyke+Walk,+Mardyke,+Cork,+T12+YN61/@51.8962692,-8.5751837,12z/data=!4m9!4m8!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x4844903b497f8c89:0x5d7b5457f69b6695!2m2!1d-8.492783!2d51.896192!3e0?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTEwNi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)]

Parking: Very limited street parking or public car parks (https://www.corkcity.ie/en/council-services/services/parking-services/i-need-a-city-centre-car-park/city-centre-car-parks.html)

Public transport: 220 Bus

DR ALFREDO CARPINETI, also known as The Astroholic, is a cocktail connoisseur with a Ph.D. in Astrophysics and an M.Sc. in Quantum Fields and Fundamental Forces from Imperial College. He is a lecturer, science communicator, podcaster, Chair of Pride in STEM, and science writer for IFL Science.

ALESSIA FRONGILLO is the Wine Development Manager at wine retailer Matson’s. She is a wine specialist and certified sommelier with a degree in Viticulture and Enology and a WSET Level 3 Award in Wines.

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