Friday Night Wine School - The Italian Road Show, Tuscany with Antonio Molesini

Join us for the 8th in our series of exploring the 20 Italian wine regions, where once a month we take a deep dive into a specific region (or two) – discussing the major grape varieties, terroirs, producers and Italian classification system. So, if you adore Italy like we adore Italy, or just want to learn more about one of the greatest wine-producing countries on earth, come along on our journey, we promise it will be a fun, educational and delicious trip!

Each of the 20 Italian wine regions features an array of climates, landscapes, and historical influences making the country home to one of the largest numbers of indigenous grape varieties in the world. The exact number of grape varieties is challenging to pinpoint due to regional variations, local names, and ongoing research. However, estimates suggest that Italy has well over 2,000 native grape varieties. We know that tackling Italy can feel daunting, so in usual Swirl form, we are here to help!

Born and raised in Cortona, a beautiful Medieval village on the eastern borders of the region, no one knows Tuscany like Antonio Molesini. His father and uncles, the Molesini brothers, came here from the Veneto in the 1930s and the town is synonymous with the name. For decades the Molesini Mercato on Molesini Enoteca have been located on the main square, Piazza Republica, the center of commerce in the town since the Etruscans.

Thanks to Antonio, I have traveled throughout Tuscany, from Florence to Sienna, Montepulciano to Montalcino, Chianti to Bogheri, and everything in between. While he has lived and worked in the wine industry in the US for the past 30+ years, his specialty has always been Italian wine and specifically wine from his native region. Needless to say, when it's time to take the roadshow to Tuscany, he's our guy. The only problem with doing a Tuscany tasting, is narrowing down our focus - there is so much amazing wine to choose from! But as Antonio always says, we will sacrifice ourselves for the American people and find 5 delicious wines to show you. I hope you'll join us!

-All ticket sales are final.
-We will hold our tastings outside on the patio from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM on Fridays weather permitting, if it rains we move inside to the back of the shop.
-Your $5 tasting fee is refunded when you purchase a bottle of wine from the tasting. Limit 1 refund per bottle per customer.
-Please arrive 5 minutes early for your time slot, as we may not be able to move you to another spot.
-No waiting in line for your taste of wine in a plastic cup and snippet of info. During your time slot, you will have the presenter's undivided attention as you learn about and taste the wines from Riedel glassware.
-When your tasting is over, you can browse and shop or enjoy a glass or bottle at our indoor and outdoor tables.