Savour the flavour of a unique MSC Cruise

Celebrating the growing number of guests from outside of Europe, and inspired by our fine wine and food themed cruises, an extensive new wine list featuring easy-to-drink, every-occasion wines has been introduced on board the MSC Cruises’ fleet. While retaining a focus on MSC Cruise’s proud Mediterranean heritage, wine lists have been updated to feature a greater range of international wines to meet the expectations of guests from all around the world.

A selection of good quality red, white and rosé wines will also now be offered by the glass in all bars and lounges, making it even easier for today’s adventurous traveller to discover new tastes and enjoy new experiences.

Wine lovers will also be delighted by the inclusion of some of the world’s finest wines, including Brunello Soldera, Puligny-Montracher and many other exceptional wines from Italy, France and Spain.

For the wine connoisseurs, or for those looking simply for an introduction to the world of fine wine, MSC has  even gone one step further! 

Following the success of a series of wine courses from the Italian Sommelier Association introduced at the beginning of the 2011/2012 season, MSC Cruises is offering an additional two 'Approach to Wine' courses on board MSC Musica and MSC Poesia in March 2012.

The Italian Sommelier Association is an organization that has been helping define the role of the sommelier since 1965 and its 'Approach to Wine' course comprises five lessons featuring both theory and practical wine tasting sessions. Topics covered will include the basics of wine growing, the wines of Italy and the world, and techniques for pairing food and wine. The courses will be complemented by an additional wine and delicacy pairing session, and guests taking part in these courses will of course be offered a certificate of attendance.

Guests embarking MSC Musica in Rio de Janeiro on 17 March 2012 for a 19-day/18-night cruise will have the opportunity to take ‘Approach to Wine’ courses with Italian sommelier Marco Antonio Bimbato.

Guests embarking MSC Poesia in Port Everglades cruise will have the opportunity to take ‘Approach to Wine’ courses with Italian sommeliers Antonio Fusco and Maria Rosaria Romano. Courses will be available in English, French, Italian and Spanish.

A wine theme voyage is the perfect opportunity to discover more, indulge your passion and enjoy a fantastic holiday at the same time.  So come and mingle with Italian Sommelier Association representatives and MSC sommeliers, and take a magical tour of the fine wines of the world.