Limoncello: Sorrento's Lemon Kiss to the World
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July 18, 2026 at the Italian American Museum of Cleveland
Cost: $40/person (Tickets are limited!), includes program, 5-1 oz samples of various limoncello, and light appetizers.
About the Program
Discover the history and traditions of limoncello, the iconic lemon liqueur closely associated with Sorrento, Italy. Learn how generations of families have crafted their own recipes and why the people of Sorrento fiercely protect this beloved regional specialty.
The program includes tastings of both commercial and handcrafted limoncellos, allowing participants to compare styles and decide their favorites.
Presenter Roberto Pietraroia will discuss the fundamentals of limoncello making, dispel common myths, and explain the importance of balancing sweetness, acidity, and alcohol to create an exceptional limoncello.
About Roberto Pietraroia
Roberto Pietraroia is the former owner of Abbe Road Vineyard, a 30-acre vineyard located near the southern shore of Lake Erie that cultivated five varieties of wine grapes. A winemaker and viticulturist, Robert currently serves on the Executive Board of the Northern Ohio Wine Guild and is a past president of the Casa Italia Foundation of Ohio. He has been producing wine and distilled beverages for more than 45 years, and his family is widely recognized for pioneering the American style of oak-aged grappa.
Roberto has presented numerous programs on Italian American culture and traditions, with a particular focus on grape growing, winemaking, and grappa production. Over the past decade, he has lectured at the Western Reserve Historical Society and the Italian American Museum of Cleveland, sharing his knowledge of traditional Italian food and beverage practices.
Cost: $40/person (Tickets are limited!), includes program, 5-1 oz samples of various limoncello, and light appetizers.
About the Program
Discover the history and traditions of limoncello, the iconic lemon liqueur closely associated with Sorrento, Italy. Learn how generations of families have crafted their own recipes and why the people of Sorrento fiercely protect this beloved regional specialty.
The program includes tastings of both commercial and handcrafted limoncellos, allowing participants to compare styles and decide their favorites.
Presenter Roberto Pietraroia will discuss the fundamentals of limoncello making, dispel common myths, and explain the importance of balancing sweetness, acidity, and alcohol to create an exceptional limoncello.
About Roberto Pietraroia
Roberto Pietraroia is the former owner of Abbe Road Vineyard, a 30-acre vineyard located near the southern shore of Lake Erie that cultivated five varieties of wine grapes. A winemaker and viticulturist, Robert currently serves on the Executive Board of the Northern Ohio Wine Guild and is a past president of the Casa Italia Foundation of Ohio. He has been producing wine and distilled beverages for more than 45 years, and his family is widely recognized for pioneering the American style of oak-aged grappa.
Roberto has presented numerous programs on Italian American culture and traditions, with a particular focus on grape growing, winemaking, and grappa production. Over the past decade, he has lectured at the Western Reserve Historical Society and the Italian American Museum of Cleveland, sharing his knowledge of traditional Italian food and beverage practices.
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12111 Mayfield Rd., Cleveland, OH, United States, Ohio 44106
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