If you want to brush up on your Barbarescos and Barolos, sign up to one of these great upcoming events on Italian wine…

· The wonderful Sevgi, from A Wine Idea is hosting a digital tasting on the 25th of March. You can join from anywhere in the world, or if you’re in Ireland, book the deluxe version, and have 3 wines delivered too!

· Tickets will be scarce, but if you can get your hands on them, Mick O’Connell (MW) is hosting an Italian wine tasting in Neighbourhood Wine Dublin on March 10th.

For any Swiss-based members, Expovina events are finally coming back with a bang. Expovina Primavera will take place in Zurich from the 31st March to the 7th April. Tickets are only 27CHF and you will have the opportunity to try hundreds of fabulous wines from all over the world.

Those of you in the UK might want to check out the ultimate in roasted beans. From the 31st of March to the 3rd of April The Truman Brewery will be hosting the London Coffee Festival. Loads of exhibitors, caffeine and fun!

Finally, for any spirit fans booking a trip to Belfast. Why not join the Belfast Whiskey Experience? A walking tour visiting the local hotspots, the tour includes food and drink samples, the best stories and an Irish coffee at the end!

Ireland’s first-ever Polish Wine Fest is taking place at The Fumbally Stables on 27th March. The morning event will be open to trade only and will feature a masterclass from Maciej Nowicki – editor of Ferment Wine Magazine. The later event, open to the public, will run from 1.00pm – 6.00pm and will feature over 70 wines from 5 different Polish regions.

Vinostito Portfolio Event 28th March