Wine Events of the Week–Austin May 22 to May 29, 2019

  • It’s Italian Cucina–Hosts Free Wine Tasting on Thursday, May 23, 2019, from 5 to 7 PM.  Join certified sommelier, Heather Falvo (me!) for a free tasting of Italian wines on the patio.  This week will feature some banging bubbles!  We’ve got a Franciacorta and a sparkling Rosé to share along with a Trebbiano from Lombardy.
  • The Wine and Food Foundation of Texas–Hosts Italian Island Time: Discover Indigenous Sicilian Wines on Thursday, May 23, 2019 from 6 to 7:30 PM.  Join Jenna Murray of L’Oca D’Oro as she guides you through a tasting of seven varietals native to the beautiful island of Sicily.  Tickets are $40 for members and $55 for non-members and are available here
  • Travis Heights Wine & Spirits–Hosts May Free Weekly Wine + Spirit Tastings on Thursday, May 23, 2019 from 5 to 8 PM.  Join the team for their Grand Reopening Event and 16th Anniversary.  There will be special guests pouring all sorts of good stuff!
  • The Austin Wine Merchant–Hosts a free tasting in the shop every Saturday from 12 to 3 PM.  Highly recommended to expand your wine knowledge.
  • Andiamo Ristorante Italiano–Monthly wine tour dinner on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at 7 PM.  Join professional Sommelier, PierGiorgio Manna, on a culinary journey of the Italian Region of Lombardia.  Enjoy a four-course meal with wine pairings.  Brush up on your knowledge of Lombardy as there will be a trivia quiz and the winner will take home a bottle of wine!  Reservations are required. Reserve your spot by emailing andiamoitaliano@gmail.com, or by calling 512.719.3377.

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