The Italian Vine

Florio's First Wednesday Wine Tasting
2025-07-02 17:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Florio’s Italian Restaurant & Grille, 7300 South 14th Street, Lincoln, NE, 68512, United States
Theme: Sicilian Sensations
Sicily may be part of Italy but it’s distinct, unique, and really its own little world. Sicily is also home to unique and interesting wines. For many years “known” for mass production of filler grapes, now Sicily is producing compelling wines that are on par with some of the best wine regions in the world. Tonight, you will try five wines that will open your eyes to a new world class wine region.
Cost: 5 wines and Bruschetta For $10.00.
Seated Tasting at Either 5:30 or 6:45 p.m.
Reservations are required, please call 402.423.5576.

Carmela's First Thursday Wine Tasting
2025-07-03 17:30 - 20:30 | Carmela’s Bistro, 4141 Pioneer Woods Drive, Lincoln, NE, 68506, United States
Theme: The Diverse Wines of Piedmont
Piedmont, Italy is perhaps the most diverse wine region in the world. The geography, soil, and wine making history cannot be replicated anywhere in the world. The wines produced there range from crisp whites to some of the most bold and powerful reds produced with everything in between. Much of Piedmont’s wine region is designated UNESCO heritage for its historical importance in wine. Tonight, learn from Certified Sommelier and Italian Vine Sales Director Grant Gaston who has just returned from this region.
Cost: 5 wines for $10.00.
Seated Tasting at Either 5:30 or 6:45 p.m.
Reservations recommended, please call 402.489.0005.

Wine Cellar 510 Wine Tasting
2025-07-10 17:30 - 19:30 | Wine Cellar 510, 7474 Towne Center Pkwy, Ste 105, Papillion, Nebraska, 68406
Theme: Special Selections
Join us and taste some of our favorites! Full details coming soon!
Cost: $5, Free to wine club members.
Open House 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Reservations are not required

Pacific Cellars wine tasting with Ambassador
2025-07-16 17:00 - 20:00 | Pacific Cellars, 17919 Pierce Plaza, Omaha, NE, 68130, United States
Theme: Taste with Allison Engman
Washington is a compelling wine region that produces some of the best domestic wines in the USA. The terroir in Washington is ideal for many varieties. Tonight, Allison Engman, the owner of Ambassador winery will be here to introduce 5 of her Washington wines to the Nebraska market at Pacific Cellars. You will love meeting Allison and enjoy her fabulous wines.
Cost: $10 per person – waived with purchase of a bottle of Ambassador wine
Stop by between 5:00 and 8:00 p.m.
Reservations are not required, call 402.502.5468 with any questions.

Villa Amore Third Wednesday Wine Tasting
2025-07-16 17:30 - 20:00 | Villa Amore, 5353 North 27th Street, Lincoln, NE, 68521, United States
Theme: Most Popular Styles Among the Italians
Italy produces more wine varieties for commercial consumption than any other wine growing region in the world. Tonight, we will connect you with some wine varieties that are familiar. These are wines you will see on most Italian wines lists and in wine stores you might visit. You may see some familiar varieties tonight.
Cost: 5 wines and Bruschetta for $10.00
Open House 5:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Reservations recommended, please call 402.476.5300.

The Cheese & Wine Shop of Hastings wine tasting with Ambassador Winery
2025-07-17 17:30 - 19:30 | The Cheese and Wine Shop, 615 W 2nd Street, Hastings, Nebraska, 68901
Guided Wine Tasting
Theme: Ambassador Winery
Michael from the Cheese and Wine Shop is not afraid to bring you cool events in Hastings. Tonight, you can taste with Allison who owns a wonderful boutique winery in Washington State. Ambassador wines beautifully reflect the terroir of Washington state. Ambassador makes limited production wines, in fact all of her wines are made in case quantities less than 500. As usual, Michael will have a delightful assortment of special cheeses to pair with the Ambassador lineup. Only 24 seats available and guaranteed to sell out.
Cost: $60.00
Guided Tasting From 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Reservations required, for questions and tickets please call 402.705.0090.

Art & Soul Third Thursday Wine Tasting
2025-07-17 17:30 - 20:00 | Art & Soul, 5740 Hidcote Drive, Lincoln, NE, 68516, United States
Theme: Picnic Friendly Wines
Make your picnic table fun with some of these selections. A fun rose, a crisp, delicious white and a fun approachable red. All three wines have broad appeal in their category.
Cost: 3 wines for $15, perfect with optional charcuterie boards
Open House 5:30 – 8:00 p.m.
No Reservations required, for questions please call 402.483.1744.

SOLD OUT - Art & Soul Bordeaux Masterclass
2025-07-22 17:30 - 19:30 | Art & Soul, 5740 Hidcote Drive, Lincoln, NE, 68516, United States
Wine Education Masterclass
Theme: Deep Dive Into the Wines of Bordeaux
From a historical perspective Bordeaux is the most famous wine region in the world. While well-known for some of the world’s greatest AND most expensive wines, the region also offers outstanding wines at every price points. Join wine expert and historian Jon Hays as he walks you through this incredible wine lineup.
Cost: 6 wines and charcuterie for $65
Guided Tasting From 5:30 – 7:30p.m.
Reservations required and ticket available for purchase via Event Brite.

Beaver Lake Beer Wine & Spirits Monthly Wine & Spirits Tasting
2025-07-23 17:30 - 19:30 | Beaver Lake Beer, Wine & Spirits, 9661 Renee Ave, Suite 4, Plattsmouth, Nebraska, 68048
Theme: Summer Cellar Selections
Join us and taste some of Sean’s favorite wines for summer! Whether you are trying to beat the heat, or fire up the BBQ, we have something for you.
Cost: 6 wines, one canned cocktail, and selected spirits for $10.00.
Open House 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Reservations are not required.

Lola's Monthly Wine Club Tasting
2025-07-24 17:00 - 19:00 | Lola’s, 4952 Dodge Street, Omaha, Nebraska, 68132
Theme: Summer Wines
We’ll be tasting the two wines included in Lola’s July wine club and a secret ‘bonus’ wine that will be a surprise. Wine tastings at Lola’s are focused on experience as well as wine. Tastings are done table side so you can relax with friends and enjoy great wine, you can even order some appetizers to go with them.
Cost: 3 wines for $17 – free for wine club members
Seated tasting between 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Reservations are recommended, call 402.850.7585.

Wine Experience's July Wine Class
2025-07-26 15:00 - 17:00 | Wine Experience, 415 N Main Street, Fremont, Nebraska, 68025
Theme: Island Wines

We’ll be tasting and learning about 5 different wines from islands all over the world in an informal classroom setting. Every attendee will also get a personal charcuterie box.
Cost: $40 per person
Seated classroom style tasting from 3 – 5 pm.
Reservations are required. Please call 402.620.4731 to make yours.

SOLD OUT - The Cheese & Wine Shop of Hastings wine tasting with Terre Rouge Winery
2025-07-30 17:30 - 19:30 | The Cheese and Wine Shop, 615 W 2nd Street, Hastings, Nebraska, 68901
Guided Wine Tasting
Theme: Meet the Rhone Rangers
Terre Rouge wines are made in the Sierra Foothills of California. It’s off the beaten path for wine country in California but here you will find some of the best wine values on the market. Bill Easton is one of the original “Rhone Rangers” a small group of wine makers who fell in love with Frances Rhone Valley and the amazing wines from there. He brought unique varieties and learned from some of the best and now his wines are spectacular.
Cost: $40.00
Guided Tasting From 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Reservations required, for questions and tickets please call 402.705.0090.

SOLD OUT - Bin105 Find Your Palate Tasting with Jesse Becker of Veritable Wines
2025-07-30 18:00 - 20:00 | Bin 105 Quality Wines, 105 N 8th St, Ste 100, Lincoln, Neb
Master Sommelier Guided Blind Tasting
Theme: Find Your Palate Tasting with Jesse Becker of Veritable Wines (Germany/Austria)
The “Find Your Palate” workshop aims to push you beyond your comfort zone, encouraging you to sample new wines while learning how to express your tastes. We will thoughtfully taste a variety of eight wines, discussing their aromas, flavors, acidity, and other distinctive attributes. However, here’s the twist: I won’t reveal what you’re tasting! The objective of this workshop is to shift the focus from the varietal to the unique characteristics of each wine, allowing you to uncover your personal wine palate. We will cover a lot of ground in this workshop, so please try to arrive a little early to allow us to start right at 6pm!
Cost: 8 wines for $40
Guided Tasting from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Reservations required. Tickets may be purchased online at: Bin 105 quality wines

Le Voltaire Terre Rouge Wine Dinner
2025-07-31 18:00 - 21:00 | Le Voltaire, 569 N 155th Plaza, Omaha, Nebraska, 68154
Theme: Domaine de la Terre Rouge Wine Dinner
Join us for an amazing 5 course wine dinner with Les Doss of Domaine de la Terre Rouge, and Chef Wilson Calixte. Terre Rouge has been ranked in the top 100 wineries in the world 5 times, and they are a 100pt Wine Enthusiast producer. You don’t want to miss this!
Cost: $100 (Plus tax & Gratuity) for 5 Courses with 6 wines plus Amuse Bouche.
Join us for cocktails at 6:00 p.m. with seated dinner beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Reservations are required, call 402.934.9374

SOLD OUT - The Oven Haymarket wine dinner - Austria & Germany Uncorked: With Master Sommelier Jesse Becker
2025-07-31 18:00 - 21:00 | The Oven, 201 N 8th St, Lincoln, Nebraska, 68508
Seated Wine Dinner
Theme: The Wines of Veritable Imports with Jesse Becker
We are honored to welcome Master Sommelier Jesse Becker, whose wine journey began right here in Lincoln, Nebraska. Jesse brings unmatched expertise in German and Austrian wines—he’s a VDP ambassador, the first American to pass the German Wine Professional exam, an Austrian Wine Marketing Board educator, and U.S. Sales Manager for Veritable Wines & Estates. His passion for these regions is contagious, and he’ll be personally guiding us through a hand-selected lineup of wines from his portfolio.
Menu and Wine Pairing:

N/V BALTHASAR RESS Riesling Sekt Brut – Tuna Papad Pakora

2019 HANNES SABATHI Sauvignon Blanc Ried Kranachberg GSTK – Bhutanese Vegetables

2023 STIFT GÖTTWEIG Grüner Veltliner Gottschelle Erste Lage – Hariyali Makhani Kofta

2021 THÖRLE Spätburgunder Probstey – Salmon Madras

2021 VON OTHEGRAVEN Riesling Bockstein Spätlese – Pistachio Rabdi

Cost: $115.00
Seated Dinner 6:00pm – 9:00pm
To join us for this exclusive event, please RSVP by email to theovenfood@live.com (confirmation is through email only) by 07/28/2025 with your full name, number of guests, and any dietary restrictions. Seating is limited, so reserve your spot soon.

Lola's Burgundy Wine Class
2025-08-06 17:30 - 19:30 | Lola’s, 4952 Dodge Street, Omaha, Nebraska, 68132
Dive deeper into this French region. In this two-hour class you will taste five wines, learn about where they come from and how they are made. Wine classes are designed to take budding wine enthusiasts on a journey of discovery to learn more about this special drink and all that goes into producing it. Participants will get a little charcuterie snack to pair with their tastings. Everyone attendee will receive 10% off their meal if they decide to stay for dinner after class.
Cost: $50 per person
Wednesday, August 6th – 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Tickets required. Visit lolasomaha.com to purchase your tickets in advance.

Florio's First Wednesday Wine Tasting
2025-08-06 17:30 - 20:30 | Florio’s Italian Restaurant & Grille, 7300 South 14th Street, Lincoln, NE, 68512, United States
August 6th (Wednesday): Florio’s
First Wednesday Wine Tasting
Theme: Producer Spotlight: Agricola Cirelli
There is a trend in wine consumption leaning towards natural wine making, biodynamic farming, and sustainable practices in both the vineyard and the cellar. The folks at Cirelli are well-ahead of the trend. Tonight, you will try five delicious wines from this exciting wine-making team from Abruzzo, Italy. Their wines are always a hit.
Cost: 5 wines and Bruschetta For $10.00.
Seated Tasting at Either 5:30 or 6:45 p.m.
Reservations are required, please call 402.423.5576.

Carmela's First Thursday Wine Tasting
2025-08-07 17:30 - 20:30 | Carmela’s Bistro, 4141 Pioneer Woods Drive, Lincoln, NE, 68506, United States
First Thursday Wine Tasting
Theme: The Wines of Beaujolais
Don’t be confused by the fizzy red wine released around Thanksgiving. Beaujolais is a serious wine region. Located in the southern part of Burgundy we see great expressions of the Gamay grape variety produced here. Wines of ethereal depth and beauty that are approachable and fun. They also produce some delicious Chardonnay. Tonight is for wine nerds and those new to wine.
Cost: 5 wines for $10.00.
Seated Tasting at Either 5:30 or 6:45 p.m.
Reservations recommended, please call 402.489.0005.

Fariner's Friday Featured Wine Tasting
2025-08-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Fariner, 120 N. 14th Street, Ashland, Nebraska, 68003
Theme: Piedmontese Wines

Come taste the five new Featured Wines in the shop. Includes 10% off any full bottle purchases. There will also be a paired a la carte menu offered during the tasting. Come for a snack or come for dinner. We’ve got you!
Cost: $25 per person, free to Wine Club Members
Featured Friday wine tasting will be 6 – 8 pm.
Tickets are recommended, additional tickets may be available at Fariner day depending on space. Visit farinerbakery.com to purchase your tickets in advance.

Wall to Wall Lincoln Second Sip Saturday - Wine Education Masterclass
2025-08-09 17:00 - 18:30 | Wall 2 Wall Wine & Spirits Lincoln, 5040 N 27th St, Lincoln, Nebraska, 68521
Wine Education Masterclass
Theme: Old World Versus New World Varietal Comparison
Here’s your chance to compare varietals from around the world. We have hand-selected three Italian wines along with their counterparts in Germany, South Africa, and California. This masterclass will guide you through each varietal’s history, along with the differences in terroir and viticulture in each region. Each ticket will include 1.5 ounce pours of eight wines, a custom Wall-to-Wall wine glass and wine tote, as well as wine-paired charcuterie.
Cost: 8 wines, 4 Varietals (Gewurztraminer, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir & Merlot), and Charcuterie for $20
Featured Wines and Accolades:
Guided Tasting From 5:00 to 6:30
Reserve your spot now: To secure your spot, send an email including YOUR PHONE NUMBER, the NUMBER OF TICKETS you would like to request, and the FULL NAME of every guest you are buying tickets for in an e-mail to Maria at winelincoln@walltowallwine.com Please let Maria know if you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions.

Dante's End of Summer Walk Through Wine Tasting
2025-08-10 12:00 - 15:00 | Dante, 16901 Wright Plaza, Omaha, Nebraska, 68130
Join us for a casual, drop-in-style Walk-Around Wine Tasting from 12–3pm at Dante. For just $30 per person, enjoy unlimited wine tasting and fresh Margherita pizza while exploring over two dozen wines from across Italy and beyond. Bottles will be available for purchase at below retail pricing, so it’s the perfect chance to sip, discover new favorites, and stock up for summer.
Cost: $30 per person for unlimited wine and fresh Margherita pizza
Open House from 12:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Reservations can be made online via Open Table

Le Voltaire Chilean Wine Dinner
2025-08-17 17:00 - 20:00 | Le Voltaire, 569 N 155th Plaza, Omaha, Nebraska, 68154
A late addition to the August calendar of events, but an incredible Chilean Wine Dinner you won’t want to miss with this amazing menu Chef Wilson has planned!

Cost: 6 courses $100 per person + tax & gratuity with optional 4 wine pairing to complement the courses available for an additional cost.
Sunday, August 17th – Seated Wine Dinner starting promptly at 5pm.
Reservations are required, please call 402.934.9374 or book online at OpenTable.

Villa Amore Third Wednesday Wine Tasting
2025-08-20 17:30 - 20:00 | Villa Amore, 5353 North 27th Street, Lincoln, NE, 68521, United States
Third Wednesday Wine Tasting
Theme: East Coast Wines
Almost every region in Italy has a shoreline. Tonight, we will try 5 wines within sight of the Adriatic Sea on the East Coast of Italy. Coastal influences, cool climates, and rocky soils are a terrific recipe for great wines. You won’t be disappointed by tonight’s selections.
Cost: 5 wines and Bruschetta for $10.00
Open House 5:30 – 8:00
Reservations recommended, please call 402.476.5300.

Semo's Summer Harvest Biodynamic Wine Dinner
2025-08-20 18:00 - 21:00 | Semo Pasta + Wine, 414 N Main St, Fremont, NE, 68025, United States
Biodynamic Wine Dinner
One of our favorite wine dinners of the year is back! Semo Pasta + Wine had long had an interest in how far a person could push organic farming when they discovered Biodynamic farm practices. Combining astrology and gastronomy with wines picked around a planetary alignment was something too fun not to deep dive into and the Semo Biodynamic Wine Dinner was born. Come see what happens when the cosmos inspires the cooking. Limited to 20 seats so secure yours today!
Cost: $160 for 6 courses + 6 paired wines
Seated Tasting at 6:00 p.m.
Reservations are required and may be made online at https://tables.toasttab.com/semofremont

Art & Soul Third Thursday Wine Tasting
2025-08-21 17:30 - 20:00 | Art & Soul, 5740 Hidcote Drive, Lincoln, NE, 68516, United States
Third Thursday Wine Tasting
Theme: Hot Spot Wine Regions
Climate is a key element of terroir for wine with significant impact of the grapes produced for wine. Tonight, you can taste wine from three warm climate regions that each make spectacular wines.
Cost: 3 wines for $15, perfect with optional charcuterie boards
Open House 5:30 – 8:00
No Reservations required, for questions please call 402.483.1744.

Wine Experience's August Wine Class
2025-08-23 15:00 - 17:00 | Wine Experience, 415 N Main Street, Fremont, Nebraska, 68025
Theme: “Back to Basics”

As the children head back to school, we thought it would be the perfect time to revisit classic wines. We’ll taste some ‘textbook’ examples of well-known regions and varietals.
Cost: $40 per person
Seated classroom style tasting from 3 – 5 pm.
Reservations are required. Please call 402.620.4731 to make yours.

SOLD OUT - Fariner's BBQ & Staglin Wine Dinner
2025-08-24 18:00 - 21:00 | Fariner, 120 N. 14th Street, Ashland, Nebraska, 68003
Wine Dinner featuring Staglin Family Vineyard
Theme: BBQ & Staglin
Staglin is one of Napa Valley’s most prestigious wineries. This winery in one of the most desirable vineyard locations in Napa Valley, with wine making expertise second to none. Staglin produces wine sought from around the world. This dinner features Staglin Family Vineyard‘s beautiful wines and inspiring mission paired with dishes rooted in and inspired by classic American BBQ. Staglin has donated over $25 million to brain research over the years. They have a whole line of wines where the proceeds go to this incredible cause.
Cost: $160 per person
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Tickets required. Visit farinerbakery.com to purchase your tickets in advance.

Art & Soul Little Wine School Masterclass - Cabernet is King
2025-08-26 17:30 - 19:30 | Art & Soul, 5740 Hidcote Drive, Lincoln, NE, 68516, United States
Wine Education Masterclass
Theme: Cabernet is King: A Deep Dive Into This Varietal
Learn about the origins and the delights of this powerhouse wine. From Bordeaux, France to Napa Valley, California and all points between, Cabernet was created for the enjoyment of red wine drinkers. Tonight try Cabernet from various regions and explore the differences.
Cost: 5 wines and charcuterie for $50
Guided Tasting From 5:30 – 7:30
Reservations required & advance tickets must be purchased online through eventbrite.

Beaver Lake Beer, Wine, and Spirits Monthly Tasting
2025-08-27 17:30 - 19:30 | Beaver Lake Beer, Wine & Spirits, 9661 Renee Ave, Suite 4, Plattsmouth, Nebraska, 68048
Theme: Wine Regions of the World: Piedmont
Join Sean for our monthly wine and spirits tasting. This month will be our first tasting in a new series that will explore the most unique and high-quality wine regions of the world. We will begin by exploring arguably one of the greatest and most diverse wine regions of the world, Piedmont. We will also be featuring a new bourbon this month that you don’t want to miss!
Cost: 6 wines plus selected spirits and small bites for $10.00.
Open House from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Reservations are not needed

Dante's Winemaker Series - A Night in Tuscany with Giacomo Giusti of I Giusti & Zanza
2025-08-27 18:00 - 20:30 | Dante, 16901 Wright Plaza, Omaha, Nebraska, 68130
Join us on Wednesday, August 27th for an unforgettable evening at Dante as we welcome back Giacomo Giusti, the charismatic son of the owner of I Giusti & Zanza winery in Tuscany. This marks Giacomo’s second visit to Omaha, and we couldn’t be more excited to host him once again for a night of exceptional wine, food, and storytelling. Guests will enjoy a four-course menu paired with four distinct wines, carefully selected to highlight the richness and depth of this historic Tuscan estate. Nestled in the coastal hills of Tuscany, I Giusti & Zanza is renowned for crafting elegant, small-production wines that blend classic Italian varietals with international influences. With a commitment to organic farming and minimal intervention in the cellar, their wines capture the essence of the region’s terroir—complex, bold, and beautifully balanced. This evening offers the rare chance to hear directly from Giacomo about his family’s winemaking philosophy and the stories behind each bottle, all while enjoying a menu inspired by the Tuscan table.
The dinner is priced at $140 per person for a four-course menu paired with four distinct wines.
Reservations available between 6:00 and 8:30pm.
Reservations available on Open Table
