Friday Night Tasting: Wines of Lombardy & the Italian Alps | February 20th, 2026 | 5-7:30pm

Watching the Olympic athletes compete against the stunning backdrop of the Dolomites & stunning shots of Milan's gothic-deco arcades has got us in the mood for some Italian Alpine wines. 

We'll be pouring 4 stunning wines (mostly) from Lombardy (with an appearance by the Alto Adige):

1) La Montina Franciacorta Brut NV (Italy's answer to Champagne)

2) Ottella Lugana 2024 (if you like Verdicchio, you'll love its inland twin) 

3) Manicor 'der Keil' Kalterersee Vernatsch/Schiava 2023 (a dreamy aromatic light bodied red from biodynamically-farmed old vines) 

4) Ar Pe Pe Rosso di Valtellina 2023 -  From one of Italy's most iconic producers, this Nebbiolo (known as Chiavennasca in Lombardy) takes on a lighter, more floral quality when grown in the steep dramatic slopes of Valtellina near the Swiss border.

Some of Italy's most celebrated regions lie in the foothills of the Alps/Dolomites and/or around the region's stunning glacial lakes. These mountains offer both protection for humidity and storms to the north as well as cooling breezes during the spring and fall to preserve freshness in the grapes and extend the growing season. 

Try something new with us or revisit an old favorite. 

We can't wait to see you there! 

As always, all featured wines will be available to attendees at 10% off.