DATE: Thursday, 5/16/2026

Italian wines are so often associated with bold, powerful, flavorful red wines. There is another side of Italian wines, however, that accentuates the floral, the crispness, and the freshness that the rest of the country produces -- flavors and textures that fit perfectly with springtime and early summer. Come and learn about the lesser-known varietals from Italy that can often help you save money and find incredible, delicious, and eminently food-friendly wines.