Saracina Wine Tasting

Thursday, July 11th | 5-8pm

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Saracina Wine Tasting

Wines:

- Saracina Rose 2023

- Saracina Sauvignon Blanc 2022

- Saracina Unoaked Chardonnay 2022

Tasting plus food pairing: $18.00

Saracina was named after a centuries-old farmhouse and vineyards in Tuscany where owners John Fetzer and Patty Rock spent their honeymoon. The main ranch is home to Saracina Vineyards, a small-production, state-of-the art, California Certified Organic (CCOF) winery and the first wine caves in Mendocino County. Working with winemaker, Alex MacGregor, they produce stylistically unique wines with lush California fruit and silky, soft tannins. Home to the first wine caves in Mendocino County, California, Saracina Ranch is reminiscent of the rural character of Napa Valley 30 years ago. Located in the small town of Hopland, in the Upper Russian River area of Mendocino County, Saracina is a 600-acre property with 300 acres in vineyards. It features hillsides, groves of 110-year-old olive trees, pomegranate orchards, organic vegetable gardens, bee hives and a bee garden and four ponds that attract myriad bird and animal life. The vines are hand-tended and farmed organically or biodynamically to maintain the vigor of the plants.

Winery: Saracina Vineyards

Importer: Regal Wine Company

Rep: Maria Campilo

Giovanni Rosso Wine Tasting

Thursday, June 27th | 5-8pm

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Giovanni Rosso Wine Tasting

Wines:

- Giovanni Rosso Roero Arneis 2022

- Giovanni Rosso Barbera d'Alba 'Donna Margherita' 2021

- Giovanni Rosso Langhe Nebbiolo 2021

Tasting plus food pairing: $23.00

Although the Rosso family has been tending vines in Serralunga d’Alba for more than a century, Azienda Agricola Giovanni Rosso has only been a label since 1995, when Davide Rosso took the helm. Davide is a conscientious man who studied at Domaine Jean Grivot and Domaine Denis Mortet. This Burgundian training is evident in his vines, which are grown organically with no pesticides or herbicides. His wines reflect terroir first and foremost. And what terroir! Grapes come from the famed Crus of La Serra, Cerretta, Broglio, Meriame, Sorano, Costa Bella, Lirano, and Damiano.

In July of 2016, Davide purchased a small vineyard of decades-old vines on the northern slope of Mount Etna. He plans to vinify small lots of indigenous varietal Nerello Mascalese (a bit like Nebbiolo, but with thicker skin to withstand the Sicilian sun). As Wine Spectator’s Robert Camuto reported, “Rosso won’t be the first Piemontese to make wine on Etna; Piedmont enologists have been consulting there for years. But he is being heralded — and largely welcomed — as the first high-profile Barolista to expand here.”

Fermentation occurs with wild yeasts in cement tanks without temperature control; wines age in 5000 litre French oak barrels. This is a departure from tradition, which would see these made of Slovenian oak. Although a young winery, Giovanni Rosso has quickly proven to be one of the best in the region.

In 2022, the winery was assessed by Equalitas, and awarded the status of “Sustainable Winery”.

Winery: Azienda Agricola Giovanni Rosso

Importer: Santa Margherita - USA

Rep: Teresa Cloyd

Simon di Brazzan Wine Tasting

Thursday, June 20th | 5-8pm

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Simon di Brazzan Wine Tasting

Wines:

- Simon di Brazzan Pinot Grigio Rosato 2022

- Simon di Brazzan Friulano 2022

- Simon di Brazzan Cabernet Franc 2021

Tasting plus food pairing: $23.00

For four generations, Simon di Brazzan has only had one passion: trust. Daniele Drius, who inherited the winery, insists he makes the wines with the same confidence that inspired his grandparents; producing a wine that creates an almost magical experience and seduces everyone.

During the harvest, the vineyard is surrounded by unique scents and flavors. The nature of the land; composition, layout, exposure, and location have found a natural equilibrium with the succession of cultivation techniques. Vines, vintages, and methods may vary but, for Simon di Brazzan, determining the character of a wine is the task of the land. The years change, the seasons alternate, the vintages vary, but the land abides. Here, tradition does not hinder innovation and defending the authenticity of the vines does not prevent the winemaking from evolving. Through the vines one can taste the history, culture and of the people and their land.

Winery: Simon di Brazzan

Importer: Vinity Wine Company

Rep: Tiziana Costamagna

Wine Tasting with Podere Ruggeri Corsini

Thursday, June 13th | 5-8pm

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Ruggeri Corsini Wine Tasting

Wines:

- Ruggeri Corsini Langhe Rosato 2022

- Ruggeri Corsini Barbera d'Alba 2022

- Ruggeri Corsini Langhe Nebbiolo 2019

Tasting plus food pairing: $20.00

We are Loredana Addari and Nicola Argamante, both graduated in Agriculture and specialized in Viticulture and Oenology, united by the same dream.

In 1994 we decided to change our lives, we left the city life to buy a small estate in the heart of the Langhe: Monforte d'Alba, a historical village characteristic for its ancient stone houses. Located among the vineyard landscapes of the Piedmont UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is also one of the "100 most beautiful villages of Italy".

Today it is a family-run winery: the property is managed by us and our two daughters Francesca and Vittoria. The estate takes its name "Corsini" from the homonymous hamlet in Monforte d'Alba where it is located and "Ruggeri", from the surname of Nicola's mother, who contributed financially to the launch of our winery allowing us to give life to our dream.

Winery: Podere Ruggeri Corsini

Importer: V59 Wines & Spirits

Rep: Andrew Cox

Tenuta Santa Lucia Wine Tasting

Thursday, June 6th | 5-8pm

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Tenuta Santa Lucia Wine Tasting

Wines:

- Tenuta Santa Lucia 'Albarara' Cru Artigianale 2020

- Tenuta Santa Lucia Sangiovese 'Baccareto' Romagna 2022

- Tenuta Santa Lucia 'S-cett' Rubicone 2022

Tasting plus food pairing: $20.00

Santa Lucia estate was founded in the early ‘60s when my father’s land was added to my paternal grandfather's, thus forming a farm of about 100 ha of which 12 are vineyards. They are located at 250 m. above sea level at Mercato Saraceno in the Savio valley, right in the heart of Romagna. At that time a farm ought to be self-sufficient and produce everything, from cheese to fruit, to wine…

Towards the end of the ‘90s there was a turning point: the farm specialized in winegrowing; a revolution which started from the vineyards to continue in the cellar. Thanks to the advice of important Italian winemakers we were able to carry out a plan aiming at upgrading the production and exploiting the culture, the history and the traditions of our belt.

The Sangiovese, the Albana, the Famoso and the Centesimino are the chief protagonists: they are the main vines of our region and right here, in our area, they are able to express important varietal features thanks to the peculiar paedo-climatic conditions.

All vineyards are grown according to organic farming with espalier training system and Guyot pruning. In recent years outstanding outcomes have been achieved through the evaluation of the lunar phases' influence (both in the vineyards and in the cellar) applying biodynamic philosophy.

Winery: Tenuta Santa Lucia

Importer: Vinum Italia

Rep: Enrico Guglielmi

Terre di Giurfo Wine Tasting

Thursday, May 30th | 5-8pm

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Wine Tasting with Terre di Giurfo

Wines:

- Terre di Giurfo Insolia 'Alaki' 2020

- Terre di Giurfo Nero d'Avola 'Alaki 2020

- Terre di Giurfo Frappato 'Bellsito' 2020

Tasting plus food pairing: $17.00

Immersed in a suggestive setting, one of the most surprising in south-eastern Sicily, along the Fiume Dirillo valley on the border between the municipalities of Licodia Eubea and the Iblea province, the estate extends over a vast area rich in history and traditions. Thanks to the generous climate, the heterogeneous composition of the soil, and the particular sun exposure, vineyards and olive groves are widely cultivated in it that can give products rich in scents and aromas typical of the area.

Winery: Terre di Giurfo

Importer: wUst Fine Wine Imports

Rep: Kevin Wenck

I Lauri Wine Tasting

Thursday, May 23th | 5-8pm

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Wine Tasting with Azienda Vinicola I Lauri

Wines:

- I Lauri Cerasuolo 'Chiola' 2022

- I Lauri Pecorino d'Abruzzo 'Avalos' 2022

- I Lauri Montepulciano Riserva 'Pinciaie' 2018

Tasting plus food pairing: $18.00

With a shared love for the ancient beauty of Abruzzo Antonella and Rodrigo Redmont planted roots in their homeland (literally) with olive trees, grapevines and a house back in 2004. Several years later they had their first vintage with their new winery I Lauri. The name “I Lauri” stems from the laurel trees that once covered the hills in Loreto Aprutino. Located just 12 miles from the Adriatic sea, this medieval town displays a picturesque balance between classical architecture and natural terrain. It is lined with centuries-old olive groves and vineyards with low lying hills overlooking the sea. To protect this land and to be a model for other wine growing regions around Italy their emphasis is sustainability. They do not use chemical insecticides in the vineyards, rather vegetation between rows to promote healthy soil and a diverse ecosystem. To conserve water and support deeper roots and distinct vines, irrigation is never used.

Winery: I Lauri

Importer: Siena Imports

Rep: Nikola Cicin Sain

Byington Wine Tasting

Thursday, May 16th | 5-8pm

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Wine Tasting with Byington Vineyard & Winery

Wines:

- Byington Amuse Rose 2023

- Byington Barbera 2016

- Byington Sangiovese 2013

Tasting plus food pairing: $21.00

Immerse yourself in the heart of the Santa Cruz Mountains, where the beauty of nature converges with the artistry of winemaking. Byington Vineyard & Winery, situated on 95 acres of mountainous terrain with redwood forests embracing the landscape, offers a breathtaking view of the Monterey Bay.

At Byington, we are dedicated to crafting an experience that transcends the ordinary. Our focus on growing and producing premium wines is rooted in sustainability and biodynamic growing methods. Each bottle tells a story, handcrafted with a meticulous emphasis on fermentation from our carefully hand picked grapes.

Since 1987, Byington has been a pioneer in winemaking. In 2013, the legacy took a new turn when Los Altos Vineyards acquired Byington, making significant investments in the vineyard, wine production, and facilities. The result? An optimal wine experience, complemented by solar power production, the inviting Cave Patio, Block 4 Outlook, and scenic hiking trails.

Winery: Byington Vineyard & Winery

Importer: Direct

Rep: Vince Robledo

McGrail Wine Tasting

Thursday, May 9th | 5-8pm

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Wines:

- McGrail, Kylie Ryan Rose 2022

- McGrail, Malbec 2021

- McGrail, Cabernet Franc 2020

Tasting plus food pairing: $22.00

Jim and Ginger McGrail planted the Cabernet Sauvignon vineyard in 1999 and originally sold all fruit to Steven Kent Winery. In 2003, the McGrail family along with the help of Rhonda Wood made a barrel to enjoy with friends and family. The following vintage one barrel turned into five, and by 2005 the McGrail’s started production on 1,000 cases of wine.

By the end of 2005, the McGrail’s decided to venture into the production side of the wine business and started planning for a winery. After almost three years, Jim and Ginger, asked their daughter, Heather, to move back to the Bay Area to help them open the winery and tasting room. Together they finished the estate tasting room and winery and celebrated their Grand Opening in April, 2008. Jim, Ginger, and Heather worked as a team to produce the wine and open their doors to let guests taste their “one” wine, the 2005 McGrail Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve. In 2009, their daughter-in-law, Rachel McGrail, joined the business.

In September 2009, the McGrail’s hired Mark Clarin as their winemaker. Mark previously consulted with the McGrail Family, but as Heather’s family was expanding, the need for a true winemaker was immediate. With his experience and ability to produce world class wines the McGrail’s were thrilled to have him join the team.

In 2012, the McGrail Cabernet Reserve won the Best Red Wine in the United States with the SF Chronicle Wine Competition! This award catapulted the winery and confirmed the notion that McGrail was focused on award winning Cabernets.

As the winery grew, so did the McGrail family. With 8 grandchildren, Jim and Ginger McGrail, were excited to share their passion for farming and wine with their family. In 2016, they purchased an additional 30 acres less than a mile from their Estate property. There were ten acres planted and they planted another twelve.

2018 was a rough year, as the McGrail family lost their Patriarch, Jim McGrail, but the family is carrying on Jim’s traditions and passion for family, friends, and great wine!

Winery: McGrail Vineyards

Importer: Direct

Rep: Brandon Ruley

Scarpetta Wine Tasting

Thursday, May 2nd | 5-8pm

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Wines:

- Scarpetta Pinot Grigio 2022

- Scarpetta Barbera del Monferrato 2022

- Scarpetta Cabernet Franc 2021

Tasting plus food pairing: $16.00

Years ago our travels took us to the northeastern Italian region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia. A passion for creating wines from this unique region led us to expanding into all of Italy. True to Italian traditions, part of everyday meals include drinking good wine, great conversation, and little moments of celebration. Scarpetta was created as an homage to this lifestyle. Scarpetta refers to a small piece of bread used to soak up the last bit of delicious sauce on your plate that you can't possibly leave behind.

Italy is as diverse in its wines as it is in its cuisine, which is why we've developed a passion for combining regional wines with provincial recipes. There's an old food and wine pairing motto that says, “if it grows together, it goes together.” Our hope is that Scarpetta wines will bring this story of the Italian table to life. Our wines are meant to be enjoyed with good food, but more importantly shared — from special occasions to everyday adventures.

Winery: Scarpetta Winery

Importer: Regal Wine Company

Rep: Maria Campilo

Poggio della Dogana Wine Tasting

Thursday, April 25th | 5-8pm

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Wines:

- Poggio della Dogana, Romagna Albana Secco Belladama 2021

- Poggio della Dogana, Romagna Superiore Sangiovese, Quattro Bastioni 2021

- Poggio della Dogana, Romagna Brisighella Sangiovese Arlesiana 2021

Tasting plus food pairing: $20.00

Poggio della Dogana comes from Terra del Sole, a hill that served as a border point in the

16th century, between Pontifical Romagna and the Grand Duchy of Tuscany. The farm today extends for 20 hectares on the hills of Castrocaro Terme-Terra del Sole and Brisighella, in the heart of Romagna. The characteristics of the soils are decisive for the unique style of our wines: the brown and ochre clays of Castrocaro rich in bromine, sulphur and calcium, and the sea breeze that blows from the Adriatic a few tens of kilometres up to the calcareous soils of Brisighella which provide the unmistakable sapidity.

Aldo and Paolo Rametta are two brothers united by a passion for the environment, wine and Romagna. Skilled in transforming passions into growth opportunities, the one for the environment makes them entrepreneurs in the field of renewable energy. In 2016, they took the opportunity to start a second major project with which to realise the dream of working together. So, Poggio della Dogana was started, an estate where quality wines are produced, utilising the particular conditions of the territory to enhance the native grapes and make them famous internationally.

Alongside the two brothers, Simona, Paolo’s wife, and Angela, Aldo’s wife, are respectively responsible for the administrative and communication area.

Winery: Poggio della Dogana

Importer: V59 Wines

Rep: Andrew Cox

Ken Wright Wine Tasting

Thursday, April 18th | 5-8pm

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Wines:

- Ken Wright Cellars Pinot Gris 'Tyrus Evan' 2022

- Ken Wright Cellars Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley 2022

- Ken Wright Cellars Pinot Noir, Yamhill-Carlton 2022

Tasting plus food pairing: $22.00

After 45 years of wine making experience Ken Wright Cellars believes in a simple truth: source is everything. Their approach to the craft of wine growing is one of stewardship rather than manipulation. They use organic certified practices as a base and expand upon that with advanced nutrition-based farming. By analyzing both their soil profile and vines, maintaining proper crop levels, personally sampling each vineyard, and hand-sorting each cluster, they ensure that the inherent character in the fruit is revealed in the finished wine. Minimal handling of wine is essential to preserve what it is; a gift of nature.

Our approach to the craft of winemaking is one of stewardship both in the vineyard and our cellar. We believe in a hands-on, nutrition-based farming approach that is rooted in science. With the information we collect, we can achieve balanced nutrition in all of our vineyard sites. In the cellar, more often than not, manipulation of wine results in a loss of character. We believe that minimal handling of wine is essential to preserve what it is: a gift of nature. We strive for our wines to be a perfect reflection of place and vintage.

Winery: Ken Wright Cellars

Importer: Breakthru Beverage

Rep: Joan Tom

Pierini & Brugi Wine Tasting

Thursday, April 11h | 5-8pm

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Wines:

- Pierini e Brugi Albatreto 2013 (90% Sangiovese, 10% Syrah)

- Pierini e Brugi Ginepraio 2020 (90% Sangiovese, 10% Alicante)

- Pierini e Brugi Sugherettaio 2016 (60% Sangiovese, 20%Merlot,20% Cab)

Tasting plus food pairing: $19.00

The Pierini & Brugi Biological Farm owes its history to the two families that for four generations dedicated with patience, care and passion to cultivating the land. It is made of two farms, “Podere Poggilombardo” in Scansano and “Podere Belvedere” in Campagnatico, for a total extent of about 100 hectares. Both are on the top of two hills at 300-500 metres above sea level, in two of the most wild and evocative places of the Tuscan Maremma. Surrounded by woods and Mediterranean scrub, the Farms are halfway from the green and relaxing slopes of Monte Amiata and the gorgeous scenery offered by the Tyrrhenian coast. Our plantations are in the heart of the DOC/DOCG “Montecucco” in a geographical area elected for vine and olive tree cultivations, between the DOCG “Morellino di Scansano” and the DOCG “Brunello di Montalcino”.

The climate is the Mediterranean one, with long warm and dry summers and mild winters. The hilly lands benefit from constant ventilation and considerable thermal fluctuation, and with their South South- East exposition, they represent an ideal trait to obtain quality products.

The cultivations are the vineyards (in an area of about 3 ha), the olive groves (in an area of about 5 ha), the saffron (in an area of about 2.000 square metres) and the spelt in an area of about 2 ha. The remaining area is invested in the sow able land (cereals, forage, etc…), while about 30 ha are wood (cork plantations and maquis).

Winery: Pierini e Brugi

Importer: wUst Fine Wine Imports

Rep: Kevin Wenck

Emilio Vada Wine Tasting

Thursday, April 4th | 5-8pm

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Wines:

- Emilio Vada Moscato d'Asti 'Camp Bianc' 2022

- Emilio Vada Dolcetto d'Alba 'Amaranto' 2021

- Emilio Vada Barbera d'Asti 2021

Tasting plus food pairing: $17.00

Emilio Vada's winery is nestled among the picturesque vineyards of the softly rolling hills near Coazzolo, a small town that lies in an area that has been made part of the UNESCO heritage.

Emilio’s family has been winegrowers for four generations, and you find this experience and tradition present in their wines today. All made with respect for territory and heritage, with an underlying desire to continually experiment and improve. And, of course, employing sustainable winemaking practices.

Since 2012, when Emilio “took over”, they went from simply selling the fruit, to bottling their own wines. Moreover, they decided to revive the tradition of growing red grape varieties as well.

Because of the location, being just on the border of the two historical wine regions – Langhe and Monferrato – Emilio Vada produces Moscato d’Asti, Dolcetto d’Alba, Barbera d’Asti, and Langhe Nebbiolo.

Winery: Emilio Vada

Importer: Vinity

Rep: Conrad Figueroa

Wine Tasting with Tyler

Thursday, March 21th | 5-8pm

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We feature:

- Tyler Chardonnay, Santa Barbara County 2022

- Tyler Rose of Pinot Noir, Santa Rita Hills 2022

- Tyler Pinot Noir, Santa Rita Hills 2022

Tasting plus food pairing: $25.00

A son of Santa Barbara, Justin Tyler Willett began Tyler in 2005 at the age of 24 with a few barrels tucked away in the corner of the Sta. Rita Hills cellar he was working in at the time. It was there, as the assistant winemaker, he honed his approach to Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

The development of the Mae Estate marks the next chapter for Tyler Winery. The property, located on Highway 246 in the heart of the Santa Rita Hills, was purchased by Justin and his wife Amanda in 2015. Justin quickly went to work developing the estate, planting 28 acres to Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Syrah. The 2019 vintage brought the first crop off of the Mae Vineyard and with those wines now in bottle Justin and Amanda are thrilled to welcome you to their former home so you may enjoy the spectacular landscape of the region and the beauty of their Estate Vineyard.

With a firm belief that winemaking starts in the vineyard and the sincere desire to have minimal impact on the environment, grapes are farmed organically, handpicked at night, and sorted by hand at the winery. In the cellar, all lots are fermented using native yeast in large oak vats, and once dry the wines are put down to barrel for their elevage. The use of new oak varies by vineyard, vine age, and vintage and is used in a way that only complements, never overshadowing the wine. After a year or so in barrel, the wines are racked, blended, and returned to the barrel for a few additional months before being bottled, typically unfined and unfiltered.

Winery: Tyler

Importer: Chambers & Chambers Wine Merchants

Rep.: Michael Melgoza

Wine Tasting with Villa Mosconi Bertani

Thursday, March 14th | 5-8pm

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We feature:

- Bertani Due Uve Pinot Grigio 2021

- Bertani Valpolicella Superiore 2020

- Secco Bertani 2016

Tasting plus food pairing: $18.00

Bertani’s colorful history began in 1857, after the enterprising Gaetano Bertani traveled to Burgundy and learned winemaking from Jules Guyot, the legendary French physician and agronomist who developed the Guyot system of pruning vine canes.

Bertani, who with his brother acted as both a négociant and vineyard owner, brought French techniques and a penchant for dryness to Valpolicella area wines, which were typically sweet—as in Amarone’s cousin Recioto.

Breaking from convention, Bertani began making a dry wine called Secco-Bertani, without drying grapes and blending Corvina with Tuscany's Sangiovese and small amounts of imported varieties. Today, those are Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah, used in the Verona Secco-Bertani Original Vintage Edition.

Bertani’s modern age began in 1957 when it acquired the historic, 500-plus-acre Tenuta Novare, crisscrossed by a series of small Roman-era canals that channel spring water from its hillsides.

For decades thereafter, Bertani used the Novare vineyards for its new Amarone (at the time called Recioto della Valpolicella Amarone Classico Superiore), but didn’t bottle it because there was no market for a dry version with "Recioto" in the name. As a result, many of the vintages were aged 20 to 30 years in cask until the 1990s, when Amarone earned its own appellation and a boom followed.

In 2012, Italian conglomerate Angelini Group bought Bertani and made it the flagship of its wine division, which also includes Tuscan estates Val Di Suga in Montalcino, TreRose in Montepulciano and San Leonino in Chianti Classico, as well as Fazi Battaglia in Le Marche and Puiatti in Friuli.

Enter Lonardi, from a family of longtime Valpolicella growers. After studying agronomy in France, he worked, among other positions, for pan-Italy wine giant Gruppo Italiano Vini as viticultural director.

“Bertani was a great brand,” says Lonardi, walking up the hillside of Novare. “But there was a lot of dust on it.”

The last 10 years have seen a lot of renovation, from the old, once-abandoned cement fermentation tanks in Bertani’s cellars to the vineyards of Novare. There, Lonardi has focused on a pair of single-vineyard bottlings of Valpolicella, a leaner, everyday wine made primarily with Corvina and without drying the grapes.

Winery: Villa Mosconi Bertani

Importer: Regal Wine Company

Rep.: Maria Campilo

Wine Tasting with Pietraventosa

Thursday, March 7th | 5-8pm

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We feature:

- Pietraventosa 'EstRosa' Rosato, Puglia 2022

- Pietraventosa 'Allegoria' Giola del Colle, Puglia 2021

- Pietraventosa, Murgia 'Ossimoro' Puglia 2018

Tasting plus food pairing: $21.00

With the primary intent of creating a reality inextricably linked to their territory, Raffaele and Marianna created Agricole Pietraventosa. Both coming from working environments in sectors not strictly linked to the agricultural world, they gain their experience directly in the field. Tireless, they carry out the company by carrying out multiple business activities, from the vineyard to the cellar, as well as taking care of the administrative/accounting, sales, marketing and company promotion sectors.

Raffaele has always had the intention of following in the footsteps of his paternal grandfather, a winemaker from Brindisi at the beginning of the last century. After his graduation, he immediately worked as a designer for a company producing winemaking machinery and equipment. This allowed him to deal in depth with all the manufacturing processes used from small to large and automated companies.

In this world closely linked to traditions, but at the same time attentive to innovation, Raffaele had the opportunity to meet with many technicians from all over Italy, including Oronzo Alò, who has now become a very dear friend and company winemaker.

The attachment to their roots, the stubbornness that distinguishes them and the awareness of being able to do more to enhance the characteristics of the Primitivo bred in Gioia del Colle, where Marianna was born and lived until her wedding with Raffaele, led them to plant from 2003 to 2006 just under five hectares of vineyard and to take over another small sapling vineyard about 50 years old.

Winery: Pietraventosa

Importer: Vinum Italia

Rep.: Enrico Guglielmi

Wine tasting with Alegrini

Thursday, February 29th | 5-8pm

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We feature:

- Allegrini Lugana 2022

- Allegrini Palazzo della Torre 2020

- Allegrini Valpolicella 2022

Tasting plus food pairing: $17.00

The Allegrini family has played a leading role in the history of Fumane and Valpolicella Classica since the sixteenth century and has handed down the culture of the vine and wine ever since. The corporate legacy of Giovanni Allegrini, the driving force behind the rebirth of the Valpolicella area, passed into the hands of the new generations: Marilisa, together with his niece Silvia, the daughter of Walter and Francesco, Franco’s son.

Today, all of Allegrini's wines are made from estate-grown fruit from 90 hectares (222 acres) of vineyard in the communes of Sant'Ambrogio and Fumane, where the southeast-facing slopes and chalk soils are well-suited to winegrowing.

Allegrini's reputation is largely due to the high quality of its Amarone wines, but it also makes wines outside the classic DOC appellations of the region.

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Importer: Lux Wines

Rep.: Mark Long

Wine tasting with Feudi di Guagnano

Thursday, February 22nd | 5-8pm

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We feature:

- Feudi di Guagnano 'Diecianni' Malvasia Nera 2017

- Feudi di Guagnano 'Terramare' Negroamaro 2018

- Feudi di Guagnano ' Nero di Velluto' Negroamaro 2013

Tasting plus food pairing: $18.00

Winery: Feudi di Guagnano

Once, Guagnano had a heart made from the dominant passion of our grandparents, tenacious winemakers able to write important pages of a story entitled “Negroamaro”. Not a story like all the others: in fact, it captures the fatigue and the spirit of sacrifice of people born and raised in a strip of the south, where often the everyday tends to blend with the eternal. A story which is easy to listen to and it’s easy to still hear the screeching of the wheels on the mule tracks and the indistinct voices among the vines to act as a crest between night and day.

More than eighty years away, the same spirit of sacrifice and an identical passion still pulse with the same vigor and the same tenacity in our hearts. It is thanks to it that since 2002 Gianvito, Carlo and Franco – grandchildren of those same indefatigable winemakers – have committed themselves, after having rescued the ancient Negroamaro vineyards that had belonged to their ancestors from abandonment, to write every day a new chapter of this long story, so fascinating that they decided to name it “Feudi di Guagnano”.

Importer: wUst Fine Wine Imports

Rep.: Kevin Wenck

Wine tasting with Dezzani

Thursday, February 15th | 5-8pm

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We feature:

- Dezzani Gavi 2021

- Dezzani Barbaresco 2018

- Dezzani Barolo 2016

Tasting plus food pairing: $22.00

Dezzani is a company born from the passion of a family for wine and it became a productive entity surpassing local boundaries. It was 1934 when Luigi Dezzani senior founded his historic winery, essentially focused on production and distribution of local grapes. The success that Dezzani winery experienced during the 70's and 80’s it’s due to the enthusiasm that the founder passed to his son Romolo. The heir upgraded the firm and worked in order to let Dezzani be one of those reference points of Piedmontese genuineness, and thus to be well-known all around Italy. The third generation represented by the winemaker Luigi Jr. continues the philosophy of his father Romolo spreading the brand Dezzani on international markets. It has been a choice of quality aimed at the production of prestigious wines, later on recognized by customers from all over the world. Today, the historical entity is leaded by the Rocca family (five generations in the wine business) and Villa Rivalta (thousands of hectares and hundreds of families collected in cooperative) that are developing together important, tangible synergies through a sensible supply chain management, modern technologies and long-lasting dedication.

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Importer: Vinum Italia

Rep.: Enrico Guglielmi