The Italian Vine

Wine Tasting Class at Circo
2024-03-26 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Circo, 19102 Q Street, Omaha, Nebraska, 68135
Join us Tuesday, March 26th from 5:30pm-7:30pm for a wine tasting class with Melissa Barnett. Enjoy sampling 6 wine and small bites with Melissa educating us on the following wines: Cantina San Paolo Greco di Tufo, Cantina San Paolo Irpinia Aglianico, Verbo Malvasia, Verbo Rose, Poggio del Moro NU Chianti, and Honey Bubbles.
Cost: $45 includes 6 samples and small bites, and sit-down wine tasting class, plus pick of favorite bottle of the six to take home with them!
*In addition, we will have bulk ordering available for Easter Wine Orders!
Class Time: 5:30pm-7:30pm
Space is limited to 30 people so call to reserve your spot today at 402-884-9009.

Italian Wine School at Wine Experience Fremont
2024-03-23 15:00 - 17:00 | Wine Experience, 415 N Main Street, Fremont, Nebraska, 68025
Melissa will be continuing her monthly Italian wine school at Wine Experience this month. Taste and learn about 5 popular Italian wines in a low key, laid-back two-hour class. Learn about the grapes, regions and flavors in this informal class.
Cost $40 per person for 5 wines and personal charcuterie box.
Class time: 3pm-5pm
Reservations required and seating is limited. Call (402)-620-4731.

Exploring Europe Wine Tasting with Melissa Barnett at OWC
2024-03-22 17:30 - 19:30 | Omaha Wine Company, 701 N 114th St, Omaha, Nebraska, 68154
Join us Friday, March 22 from 5:30-7:30 and taste your way through Italy, France, Germany, and Spain! Our guest, Melissa, will discuss each wine region and what makes it unique in the wine world. She will also discuss the details of each wine you’ll be tasting, along with the flavor profiles.
This is a great way to taste many different Old World wines with an expert! Space is limited to 28 people, so get your tickets now!
Cost $35 per person at https://omahawine.com/product/sip-learn-class/

Free FAC Tasting at Wine, Beer & Spirits Omaha
2024-03-22 16:00 - 18:00 | Wine Beer & Spirits Omaha, 3435 Oak View Dr, Omaha, Nebraska, 68144
Join Andrea at Wine, Beer & Spirits Omaha for a free FAC Tasting of Turmeon Blue Gin, Pinckney Bend Tonic Syrup, Villa Jolanda I Love You.
Cost: Free
Open House: 4pm-6pm

Third Thursday Wine Tasting at Art & Soul
2024-03-21 17:30 - 20:00 | Art & Soul, 5740 Hidcote Drive, Lincoln, NE, 68516, United States
Theme: Lesser Known European Regions
A love for wine is a love for exploring. Tonight, we will hit the road and try three wine regions you may have never considered the last time you went to your favorite wine shop. In recent months we have uncovered some gems that you are going to love.
Cost: 3 wines for $12
Open House 5:30 – 8:00

Third Wednesday Wine Tasting at Villa Amore
2024-03-20 17:30 - 20:00 | Villa Amore, 5353 North 27th Street, Lincoln, NE, 68521, United States
Theme: Producer Spotlight – Elena Walch
Join us tonight at one of Lincoln’s best-kept secrets in North Lincoln. Elena Walch hails from Alto Adige, the most Northern region in Italy. She has become an iconic winemaker, known throughout the world for her award-winning wines. Tonight, you will try her rose and a mix of red and whites that will give you a great feel for this intriguing wine region.
Cost: 5 wines and bruschetta for $10.00
Open House 5:30 – 8:00
Reservations recommended, call 402-476-5300

Dante Walk Through Wine Tasting: St. Patrick's Day!
2024-03-17 08:00 - 17:00 | Dante, 16901 Wright Plaza, Omaha, Nebraska, 68130
Join us for a delightful St. Patrick’s Day celebration at Dante! Indulge in a journey through Italy’s renowned wine regions with Dante’s exclusive walk-through wine tasting event. Experience the rich heritage and distinct terroirs of Italy through our carefully selected wines. Our knowledgeable staff will be on hand to guide you through each tasting, providing insights into the unique characteristics of each region and wine varietal. After discovering your favorites, take advantage of special pricing to order your preferred bottles. Please note that all wine orders may take three to six weeks to arrive at Dante. We can’t wait to share this exceptional wine tasting experience with you on St. Patrick’s Day! Cheers!
$25 per guest, open house goes from 12:00 – 3:00pm. Reserve your spot online.

St. Patty's Day Tasting at The Rack Bennington
2024-03-15 16:00 - 18:00 | The Rack Wine and Spirits – Bennington, 15530 Ida St., Ste. 300, Bennington, Nebraska, 68007
St Patty’s Day may be the theme, but it’s not limited to Irish libations. Join Andrea for a tasting of Bespoke Gins – Floral, Citrus and Spiced.
Cost: Free
Open House: 4pm-6pm

First Thursday Wine Tasting at Carmela’s
2024-03-07 17:30 - 20:00 | Carmela’s Bistro, 4141 Pioneer Woods Drive, Lincoln, NE, 68506, United States
Theme: Spring Fling: Floral and Light Wines
Floral and aromatic wines are often reminiscent of spring flowers in bloom. It’s easy to be drawn in by these wines that are so compelling. Tonight’s wines will work well with seafood, fresh salad, and maybe even an Easter brunch. Red, white and rose are. In the mix.
Cost: 5 wines for $10.00.
Seated tasting at 5:30 or 6:45 p.m.
Reservations recommended, call 402-489-0005

SOLD OUT - Barolo & Beef Wine Dinner with Connealy Angus Beef and Ettore Germano Barolo
2024-03-06 18:00 - 22:00 | Dante, 16901 Wright Plaza, Omaha, Nebraska, 68130
Barolo and Beef wine dinner featuring Connealy Angus Beef and Ettore Germano Winery’s Barolo wines is sure to be a memorable experience. Chef John Benton’s expertise with Nebraska beef combined with Elia Germano’s acclaimed wines promises a culinary journey not to be missed. The focus on sustainability and innovation in Germano’s wines adds an extra layer of excitement to the event. Pairing these renowned wines with locally sourced beef showcases the best of both worlds, highlighting the unique flavors of each ingredient. It’s an opportunity to indulge in five courses of exceptional cuisine and wine, celebrating the artistry and craftsmanship of both Chef Benton and Elia Germano.
Date: Wednesday, March 6th
Cost: $150 per person
Reservations are available between 6:00 and 8:30. Reserve your spot online.

First Wednesday Wine Tasting at Florio’s
2024-03-06 17:30 - 20:00 | Florio’s Italian Restaurant & Grille, 7300 South 14th Street, Lincoln, NE, 68512, United States
Theme: The World of Italian Blends
Italy is home to more unique varieties than any wine-producing country in the world. Sometimes these varieties are a super cool addition to a more well-known variety, bringing a nuance that you never expected. Tonight, you likely try some things you never would have thought to taste.
Cost: 5 wines and bruschetta for $10.00.
Seated tasting at 5:30 or 6:45 p.m.
Reservations are recommended, call 402-423-5576. Please book a reservation as this one has been full the last two times!

March Wine Beer & Spirits Downtown Omaha Old Market Tasting
2024-03-01 16:30 - 18:30 | Wine Beer and Spirits Downtown Omaha Old Market, 1037 Jones Street, Omaha, Nebraska, 68102
Join Andrea for a free tasting in the downtown Omaha Old Market to kick off the month of March right! She will be pouring samples of Terre Rouge Tete Tete, Sassi Pinot Grigio, Marcati Lemoncello, Blue Stone Manor Bourbon and Blue Stone Manor Maple Bourbon.
Cost: Free
Open House: 4:30pm – 6:30pm

Thursday Wine Tasting at Cellar 510
2024-02-29 17:30 - 19:30 | Wine Cellar 510, 7474 Towne Center Pkwy, Ste 105, Papillion, Nebraska, 68406
This month at Wine Cellar 510 in Papillion, Andrea, will start us off with some Honey Bubbles, Verbo Aglianico, Verbo Malvasia & Poggio NU Chianti for $5, or free for Wine Cellar 510 wine club members. There will also be special bottle pricing to purchase and take home!
Cost $5 or free for wine club members
Open House: 5:30pm – 7:30pm
For Questions call: (402) 933-3836

Wines of Southern Italy class at Wine Experience
2024-02-24 15:00 - 17:00 | Wine Experience, 415 N Main Street, Fremont, Nebraska, 68025
Melissa will be continuing her monthly Italian wine school at Wine Experience this month. This second class in the series will feature wines of Southern Italy in a laid-back two-hour class with snacks. Learn about the grapes, regions and flavors.
Cost $40 per person for 5 wines and personal charcuterie box.
Class time: 3pm-5pm
Reservations required and seating is limited. Call (402)-620-4731.

SOLD OUT - Dante Wine School: Adam's Favorite Wines
2024-02-24 14:00 - 15:00 | Dante, 16901 Wright Plaza, Omaha, Nebraska, 68130
Join Sommelier and IWP, Adam Weber, as he celebrates his birthday at this one of a kind wine school featuring a curated selection of TEN of his favorite wines from Italy. The journey through Barbaresco, Barolo, Amarone, and Super Tuscans promises to be both educational and delightful. Adam’s personal touch, sharing stories about his friends and colleagues from various regions in Italy, adds a unique and engaging element to the event. Please make a point to joins us celebrating Adam’s birthday with this special event on his actual special day! You will also have the opportunity to order wines for later pick up making it an even more special occasion for wine enthusiasts. Class costs $50 per person and lasts one hour. This event will sell out, so make your reservations now!

Happy Hour with Riccardo Bertocci at Dante
2024-02-22 17:30 - 18:30 | Dante, 16901 Wright Plaza, Omaha, Nebraska, 68130
Rcicardo Bertocci is at Dante and this event is LIMITED TO 30 GUESTS!
Born and raised in Cortona, Tuscany, his journey took him to the United States in 1982, where he attended the University of Georgia and graduated in 1985. After completing his education, he returned to Italy, where he currently resides. Since 1993, Riccardo Bertocci has been actively involved in the wine business and his passion for the agricultural and production phases of the wine industry adds an extra layer of expertise and dedication to his work. The exclusive event at Dante promises to be an unforgettable evening, likely showcasing Riccardo’s knowledge and love for the world of wine.
Class starts at 5:30pm and will last approximately one hour, and we suggest planning to stay for dinner afterward as Riccardo will be pouring wine for all guests dining post class. $40 pp.

Paired Wine Tasting with Riccardo Bertocci at A Foreign Taste
2024-02-21 18:00 - 20:00 | A Foreign Taste, 14242 Fort Street, Ste. 109, Omaha, Nebraska, 68164
Riccardo Bertocci is personable and fun, and he will bring us some exciting wines from Tuscany and Basilicata. While many of us are familiar with Tuscany, Basilicata is located in the far south of Italy, picture the arch of the boot. The wines are spectacular, and you will find Riccardo fascinating. We will be tasting Poggio del Moro’s Pet Nat Rosé, Chianti, and Super Tuscan, as well as Verbo Aglianico and Baracchi Olilla Bianco.
Cost: 5 wines and appetizers for $50
Event starts at 6pm
Reservations can be made by phone at (531)-867-8538 or online at: Reservations | A Foreign Taste Omaha

Villa Amore Third Wednesday Wine Tasting
2024-02-21 17:30 - 20:00 | Villa Amore, 5353 North 27th Street, Lincoln, NE, 68521, United States
Theme: Wines of Central Italy
Journey into the fascinating and sometimes confusing world of Italian wine. Try 5 wines that you won’t see in every wine shop in town. For that matter you may not see some these in any wine shops in Lincoln, but you can try them tonight at Villa Amore.
Cost: 5 wines and bruschetta for $10.00
Open House 5:30 – 8:00
Reservations recommended, call 402.476.5300

Meier's Cork and Bottle Wine Tasting with Riccardo Bertocci
2024-02-20 17:30 - 19:30 | Meier’s Cork and Bottle, 1244 South Street, Lincoln, Nebraska, 68502
Theme: Wine Tasting with Riccardo Bertocci
Riccardo Bertocci is personable and fun, and he will bring us some exciting wines from Tuscany and Basilicata. While many of us are familiar with Tuscany, Basilicata is located in the far south of Italy, picture the arch of the boot. The wines are spectacular, and you will find Riccardo fascinating.
Cost: 5 wines and appetizers for $25
Seating from 5:30 – 7:30
Reservations Required and seating is limited. This will likely sell out quick. call 402.476.1518

Perfectly Paired - A benefit at Dante for Angels Among Us - MOVED TO FEB 18th!
2024-02-18 13:00 - 16:00 | Dante, 16901 Wright Plaza, Omaha, Nebraska, 68130
We are proud to partner with Dante for Perfectly Paired (formerly known as Uncorked) to benefit Angels Among Us, a Nebraska nonprofit that provides financial and emotional support to families whose children are battling pediatric cancer. Come and enjoy 24 imported wines exclusive to this event and snack on charcuterie prepared by Dante. The wines will also be available to purchase at a discounted rate during this event. Tickets are $75 each or $150 per couple and can be purchased at Perfectly Paired 2024

Art & Soul Third Thursday Wine & Chocolate Tasting
2024-02-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Art & Soul, 5740 Hidcote Drive, Lincoln, NE, 68516, United States
Theme: Wine for Chocolate Lovers
Sure this event is the day after Valentine’s Day but there is no such thing as too much Chocolate and if you have had your fix of chocolate, just come for the wine. It’s a fun line up of wines.
Cost: 3 wines for $12, or wines plus Chocolate Flight for $20
Open House 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Reservations recommended, visit www.lincolnartandsoul.com or call 402.483.1744

Wine Beer & Spirits Omaha Free Gin and Wine Tasting
2024-02-15 16:30 - 18:30 | Wine Beer & Spirits Omaha, 3435 Oak View Dr, Omaha, Nebraska, 68144
Stop in to join Andres at the free gin & wine tasting open house from 4:30-6:30pm. We will be tasting Turmeon Blue Gin, Pinckney Bend Tonic Syrup, Villa Jolanda I Love You Prosecco, Bitch Bubbly and Bitch Grenache.
Cost: Free
Open House 4:30pm to 6:30pm

Art & Soul Formal Wine Dinner
2024-02-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Art & Soul, 5740 Hidcote Drive, Lincoln, NE, 68516, United States
Theme: Formal Wine Dinner
We love it when our customers choose to “step up” their wine program, Art & Soul has decided to just that in recent months. This dinner is an elegant event for those who appreciate the formality of fine dining. We will be serving next level wines for this event to pair with an elevated menu. A perfect way to celebrate “Galentine’s Day.”
Menu:
First Course: Winter Salad with Pomegranate Arils, Pears, and Pistachios
Second Course: Prime Rib with Au Jus and Scallops with Truffle Beurre Blanc, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, and Green Beans Amandine
Third Course: Bananas Foster
Cost: Three courses and four wines $125 Per Person
Time: 6:00 Seating
Reservations Required, seating limited to 20, visit www.lincolnartandsoul.com or call 402.483.1744

Art & Soul Casual Wine Dinner
2024-02-12 06:00 - 20:00 | Art & Soul, 5740 Hidcote Drive, Lincoln, NE, 68516, United States
Theme: Casual Wine Dinner
What could be better than an amazing meal prepared by a professional chef in front of you and then paired with a carefully selected wine that is described by a wine expert? We are excited to work on this project with Art & Soul.
Cost: Three courses and four wines $90 per person
6:00 Seating
Reservations Required, seating limited to 20, visit www.lincolnartandsoul.com or call 402.483.1744

38th Annual Chocolate Lover's Fantasy - A Fundraising Event for Lincoln's Historic Haymarket
2024-02-10 18:00 - 21:00 | Graduate Hotel, 141 N 9th Street, Lincoln, Nebraska, 68508
This year marks the 38th Annual Chocolate Lover’s Fantasy, and it will be held at the Graduate Hotel! The event starts at 6 pm with a cocktail hour and then at 7 pm we will begin the chocolate and wine tasting, presented by Mark McDonald. The tasting event will feature each chef as they talk about their chocolates and Mark talking about the pairings with the wines. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to The Bridge Behavioral Health. Tickets are $50 each or a Reserved Table of 8 for $400 and can be purchased at Historic Haymarket – Chocolate Lover’s Fantasy 2024

The Rack Bennington Free Bourbon & Wine Tasting
2024-02-09 16:00 - 19:00 | The Rack Wine and Spirits – Bennington, 15530 Ida St., Ste. 300, Bennington, Nebraska, 68007
Join us at The Rack Wine & Spirits in Bennington for a free bourbon and wine tasting. Andrea will be pouring free samples of Opidan Smoke + Sea Straight Bourton, Solera Bourbon, Blustone Manor Bourbon, and Stolpman’s Love You Bunches Red and Rosé wines. Free tasting and free food!

Free Italian Vine Wine Sampling at Wall 2 Wall Wine & Spirits Lincoln
2024-02-09 16:00 - 19:00 | Wall 2 Wall Wine & Spirits Lincoln, 5040 N 27th St, Lincoln, Nebraska, 68521
Theme: Walk Around Wine Tasting
Yes, you read that right. Free wine sampling at Wall 2 Wall. Try 4 Italian wines specially selected for tonight.
Cost: Free
Open House 4:00 to 7:00
For Questions call 402.307.9800

Florio's First Wednesday Wine Tasting
2024-02-07 17:30 - 20:30 | Florio’s Italian Restaurant & Grille, 7300 South 14th Street, Lincoln, NE, 68512, United States
Theme: Natural, organic, biodiverse, what does it mean?
There is a trend toward natural wines in the current wine market, but what does that mean? In some cases, its awareness of winemaking techniques that have been in place for decades. The most important thing is that the result is wine that tastes good. You can try some great wines made the natural way tonight.
Cost: 5 wines for $10.00.
Seated tasting at 5:30 or 6:45 p.m.
Reservations are recommended, call 402.423.5576. Please book a reservation.

Carmela's Annual Five Course Sweetheart Wine Dinner
2024-02-01 18:30 - 20:30 | Carmela’s Bistro, 4141 Pioneer Woods Drive, Lincoln, NE, 68506, United States
Carmela’s Bistro and Wine Bar is rolling out the red carpet for our Annual Sweetheart Wine Dinner. Five tastebud-tingling courses harmoniously paired with swoon-worthy wines, all for $68 per person. Secure your reservation on Carmela’s website, or by phone at 402-489-0005.

Try It Before You Buy It, Unlimited Wine Tasting: Winter Edition
2024-01-28 12:00 - 15:00 | Dante, 16901 Wright Plaza, Omaha, Nebraska, 68130
Is your wine cellar looking a little empty after the holidays? Bored and need of a new go to wine? This casual, drop in style walk around wine tasting allows you to try over 25+ wines before you buy them at below retail prices. Tickets are $25 and include Unlimited Wine Tasting + Margherita Pizza and education from Omaha’s top wine professionals. Wine will be available for pick up at a later date.
$25 per guest, open house goes from 12:00 – 3:00pm. Reserve your spot online.
