08-14 FREE Friday Wine Tasting 5:00-7:30PM
FREE Wine Tasting
August 14, 2026 5-7:30 pm
This Friday we will be tasting wines from Italy and Spain! I specifically wanted to look at wineries whose wines go against their regional expectations. Having a flagship style of wine is crucial in todays world market to connect wine lovers to new regions, giving us points of reference upon which to learn and grow our wine knowledge. By now folks will know I love an underdog, and so many fantastic wines go unrecognized in the glare of mass marketing. It’s my hope to bring these wines to peoples attention, and expanding their cultural relevance beyond their home countries and into your home collection.
We will be tasting:
1). Bodegas Bhilar Rosato: certified biodynamic rose made entirely out of Grenache. Dry, fresh, and fruity.
2). Raventos I Blanc “Can Sumoi”: This winery is famous for making world class sparkling wines, and has been in business since 1497! This red blend of Grenache and Sumoll deviates from their bubbly background. But is a delicious dry red with a lovely grip of tannins that awakens the palate.
3). Casa D’Ambra Ischia Bianco: one of my favorite whites wines, made of Biancolella and Forastera grapes on the island of Ischia by the D’Ambra family. Its flavors of honeyed pear, apple, citrus, and salty/stoney minerality are perfect for the Summer.
4). Casa D’Ambra “Milleani”: a unique red wine made from the Per’e Palummo grape. The majority of Ischia wine production is focused on white wines. This wines savory and lean profile will change the way you look at your next dinner for sure.
See ya at The Market
Vassie, The Wine Guy
08-14 FREE Friday Wine Tasting 5:00-7:30PM
Tasting wines from Italy and Spain! I specifically wanted to look at wineries whose wines go against their regional expectations. Having a flagship style of wine is crucial in today's world market to connect wine lovers to new regions, giving us points of reference upon which to learn and grow our wine knowledge.
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█ FREE Friday Wine Testing 5:00-7:30 PM
JOIN US EVERY FRIDAY - 5:00-7:00 pm at the Italian Market for a wine tastings of different wines, showcasing varietals from Italy and other countries.
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