Name: Aperitivo Italiano: Volcanic Vino
Start: 2024-10-29T19:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-10-29T20:00:00-05:00
Location: 1101 Milford Street, Houston, 77006, US

We're delighted to welcome Gabriele Chiocca of Mexcor International Wine & Spirits to the Italian Cultural & Community Center for our Aperitivo Italiano: Volcanic Vino ! Enjoy a tasting of volcanic wines from Sicily, Campania, Tuscany, and Veneto as we explore how Italy's many active and extinct volcanoes help create some of the most mineral-rich and distinctive wines on earth. As always, our wine tasting will be accompanied by Italian-style light bites.
Facciamo un aperitivo!
Date: Tuesday, October 29, 2024
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
Gabriele "Gabe" Chiocca was born in Sarzana, a small town in Liguria, Italy. He graduated from LSU with a B.A. in Art History and worked at Continental Airlines as an International Flight Attendant for two years before becoming a wine specialist at RNDC Fine Wines, where he worked for five years. Gabe now works as an international sales consultant at Mexcor International Wine & Spirits.
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.
By purchasing a ticket to this event, you acknowledge the following: I understand that I am reserving a spot, and reservations for this event are nonrefundable. If I am unable to attend, I understand that I can transfer my ticket to a friend.
This event is funded in part by the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance.
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