Private Wine Tasting - Masters of Italian Wine: A Multi-Estate Journey
About this Event
An Intimate Journey Through Italian Wine Royalty: A Multi-Estate Masterclass –In-Store Tasting by Millesima
📅 Thursday, September 24th
🕓 5 PM to 7 PM
📍 1257 Second Avenue (Corner of 66th Street)
Join us for an unprecedented tasting experience guided by the voices behind some of Italy's most legendary estates. This is not simply a wine tasting—it is a rare opportunity to learn directly from the directors, brand architects, and export managers who shape the story of Italian wine on the global stage, pouring benchmark bottles that define their regions and represent generations of winemaking excellence.
From Piedmont's noble Nebbiolo to Tuscany's Super Tuscan revolution and Sicily's volcanic renaissance, this curated journey celebrates the diversity, artistry, and cultural significance of Italian wine through three distinct lenses—each led by a master storyteller pouring wines that have earned cult status among collectors and connoisseurs worldwide.
Station 1: Piedmont Perfection with Bruno Giacosa
Led by David Grunner, Folio Icon Director
Explore the full range of one of Barolo's most revered names—a producer whose wines are synonymous with elegance, tradition, and uncompromising quality.
- Bruno Giacosa: Roero Arneis 2024
- Bruno Giacosa: Dolcetto d'Alba 2024
- Bruno Giacosa: Barbera d'Alba 2023
- Bruno Giacosa: Nebbiolo d'Alba Valmaggiore 2023
- Bruno Giacosa: Barbaresco Asili 2022
Station 2: Tuscan Soul with Isole e Olena
Led by Eleonora Guerini, Brand Director
Discover the artisan spirit of Chianti Classico through an estate celebrated for its Super Tuscan icon, classic expressions, and rare Vin Santo—a family legacy rooted in individuality and terroir.
- Isole e Olena: Chardonnay Collezione De Marchi Toscana 2023
- Isole e Olena: Chianti Classico 2022
- Isole e Olena: Cepparello Toscana 2021
- Isole e Olena: Vin Santo del Chianti Classico 2011
Station 3: Sicilian Expression with Donnafugata
Led by Giorgia Nanut, Export Manager
Experience Sicily's remarkable diversity—from volcanic Etna to sun-drenched Pantelleria—through one of the island's most innovative and celebrated producers, known for pushing boundaries while honoring tradition.
- Donnafugata: Bollicina Sparkling Brut Metodo Classico Sicilia 2020
- Donnafugata: Sul Vulcano Etna Bianco 2022
- Donnafugata: Sul Vulcano Etna Rosso 2022
- Donnafugata: Tancredi Sicilia (Dolce & Gabbana Edition) 2021
- Donnafugata: Mille e Una Notte Contessa Entellina 2021
- Donnafugata: Ben Ryé Passito di Pantelleria 2023
This is a celebration of individuality, legacy, and the human stories behind Italy's greatest wines. Each station offers direct access to the expertise of industry leaders who live and breathe these estates—offering insights into winemaking philosophy, terroir nuances, and the cultural importance of these producers within Italian wine history.
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USD 33.85
