FREE Wine Tasting
September 26, 2026   5-7:30 pm

 Yesterday was the first day of Autumn! The heat and humidity of Summer is in our rear view mirror and I love it. A new season means fun new wines to pair with all the delicious foods and the holidays that are approaching. This Friday is an all Italian lineup of wines from North, Central, and Southern Italy that I think are a perfect kickstarter for the fall.

We will be tasting:

1. St. Michael – Eppan Pinot Bianco: a crisp white wine from South Tyrol in Northern Italy. The cool climate of this mountainous region is excellent for Pinot Bianco. Its citrus, ripe pear, and golden apple flavors are rich and delicious with so many dishes.
2. Colutta Refosco: a native grape from Friuli, Italy. Refosco has juicy acidity, moderate tannins, and bursts with savory dark fruit flavors of blackberry, black cherry, violets, and wild rustic berries.
3. Tenute Lunelli “Ziggurat” Montefalco rosso: a blend of Sangiovese, Sagrantino, Cabernet and Merlot. This is a textbook Umbrian red: Bold dry cherry, blackberry, leather, tobacco, and dried herbs are awash on the palate. Its perfect for a cool night and grilling some meats.
4. Tenute Orestiadi “Il Rosso di Ludovico”: a rich and full bodied Sicilian blend of Nero D’avola and Cabernet Sauvignon. Rich silky red fruits intertwine with the bold black fruits coming form the Cab, and there is a lovely twist of herbs and dried floral notes that I can’t get enough of.

See ya at The Market
Vassie, The Wine Guy