Sample Saturdays: Free Wine Tasting with Resident Oenophile, Linda Frey!

Are you a lover of Italian wines? In addition to our complimentary daily wine tastings, join us every Saturday as we introduce new wines to you from all over Italy. You will taste up to 3 wines that we will choose to offer to "expand your palate" and we will share food pairing ideas too! 

Linda will be tasting some of the favorite wines from 2023 from Veneto, Calabria, Puglia and Piedmont!

Bocelli Operetta Delle Venezie Pinot Grigio – 100% Pinot Grigio. Light straw color, the nose has layers of lemon, peach blossom, and pear. On the palate, a crisp, bright texture and medium acidity with a finish mouth coating that is satisfying.

Tenuta Iuzzolini Ciro Rosso Classico DOC – 100% Gaglioppo. Ruby red in colour. The aroma is intense and delicate with aromas of dried fruit, tobacco and vanilla. The finish is dry, full and pleasantly tannic. Ideal for roasts, games and grills.

Masca del Tacco Susumaniello Rosso IGP – 100% Susumaniello. Luca Maroni 99 pts. Dark ruby red with purple shades. On the nose gives red and black fruits, a gentle zesty sensation, red flowers and hints of spices. Smooth and full bodied on the mouth, ripe tannins, fresh and satisfying. Pair with meat starters, first dishes with funghi porcini, game in general, BBQ and medium aged cheeses.

Villa Jolanda Moscato and Strawberry – Moscato with Strawberry. Intense and aromatic strawberry-flavored. Delicate and sweet. Well balanced. Perfect with dessert and especially with pastries.

Which one will you like best? Let us know!

We hope to see you at Simpatico to explore our amazing wines, foods, gifts and more from every region in Italy! Cin Cin!