Aperitivo Italiano: A Passion for Puglia

Join us for a wine tasting featuring wines from Puglia, Italy’s heel fortuitously graced with a long sun-drenched coastline and diverse landscapes.

Winemaking in Puglia is deeply rooted in history, tracing back to the ancient Greeks who first recognized the region’s exceptional potential for viticulture. Today, Puglia stands proudly among Italy’s leading wine regions, with more than two dozen DOCs and four distinct DOCGs to its name. With approximately 11,000 farms, 600 wineries, and over 90,000 hectares of vineyards, Puglia contributes nearly 10% of Italy’s total wine production, underscoring its vital role in the country’s wine culture.

We're so excited to welcome Giorgio Caflisch of VinSanto to the Italian Cultural & Community Center as we showcase the wonderful wines of Puglia! As always, our wine tasting will be accompanied by Italian-style light bites.

Facciamo un aperitivo!

Date: Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Time: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Location: Italian Cultural & Community Center, 1101 Milford Street, Houston, TX 77006

Price: $30 ICCC Members | $35 General Admission

About the presenter

Giorgio Caflisch is a Certified Sommelier with the Court of Master Sommeliers, a Certified Italian Wine Educator with the Vinitaly International Academy, and has obtained the WSET Level 3 Advanced Certification in Wines & Spirits, with Distinction. Giorgio has been teaching Italian wine classes at the Texas Wine School since 2015 and judging at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Uncorked International Wine Competition every year since 2011. He co-founded VinSanto Wine Bar - Shop - Bistro in Houston, in 2023.

What does aperitivo italiano really mean?

An aperitivo (or apéritif) is often described as being similar to the American happy hour, but in reality, it’s so much more than that. An aperitivo is a ritual, joyous and mood-lifting. It relaxes you after a day of work and prepares you for the night to come. The aperitivo has long been a staple in Italy, and in recent years, has been gaining more appreciation around the world.

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This event is funded in part by the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance.

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