About this Event
Experience La Dolce Vigna — “The Sweet Vine” — an exclusive evening celebrating Italy’s rich wine and spirits heritage, held at the Italian Embassy on Friday, November 21st from 6-9pm.
Join us for an unforgettable tasting journey through Italy’s most iconic regions, from the rolling hills of Tuscany to the sun-soaked shores of Sicily. Sample a curated selection of exceptional Italian wines and artisanal spirits, complemented by gourmet Italian bites prepared specially for the evening.
Whether you’re a passionate wine collector or simply love discovering new flavors, this elegant evening promises to transport your palate straight to Italy.
We are happy to offer an exclusive VIP Tasting + Early-Access ticket, where guests will be able to arrive at the event one hour before the other guests (at 6:00pm) for a three-hour tasting experience. VIPs will enjoy a selection of exceptional wines only available during this early-admission hour in addition to an enhanced menu of delicious Italian bites.
🎟️ Snag your tickets now!
✨ VIP Hour + Early Access (6-9pm): $175 per person (early bird) - 75 people max
Includes entrance into main tasting.
Wines being poured*:
- Jermann 'Vintage Tunina' Venezia Giulia 2022
- Mura Mura Barbaresco Faset 2018
- Pio Cesare Barolo 2021
- Antinori Tenuta Guado al Tasso Bolgheri Superiore 2022
- Tenuta di Arceno Arcanum 2018
- Argiano Brunello di Montalcino 2019
- Poggio Antico Brunello di Montalcino 2019
*vintages may change due to availability
🍷 General Admission Walk-Around Tasting (7-9pm)
$125 per person - 125 people max
Piedmont
- Arnaldo Rivera Undicicomuni Barolo 2019
- Bruno Giacosa Roero Arneis 2023
Tuscany
- Marchesi Antinori Badia a Passignano Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2021
- Antinori Chianti Classico Marchese Antinori Riserva Tenuta Tignanello 2021/2022
- Tenuta Guado al Tasso Vermentino 2024
- Tenuta di Arceno Chianti Classico 2022
- Tenuta di Arceno Chianti Classico Riserva 2020
- Barone Ricasoli Brolio Chianti Classico Riserva 2021
- Fattoria La Lecciaia Brunello di Montalcino 2018
- Petra Quercegobbe Merlot 2021
- Querciabella Chianti Classico 2021
- Querciabella Mongrana 2021
- Tenuta di Capraia Chianti Classico Riserva 2020
Veneto
- Allegrini Palazzo della Torre 2022
- Pieropan Soave Classico 2023
- Fratelli Zeni Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2021
Friuli-Venezia Giulia
- Livio Felluga Friulano 2022
Umbria
- Antinori Castello della Sala Bramito del Cervo 2023
Valle d'Aosta
- Les Cretes Valle d'Aosta Pinot Nero Revei 2023
Spirits
- Contratto Americano Rosso
- Contratto Aperitif
- Contratto Bitter
- Contratto Bianco Vermouth
- Contratto Rosso Vermouth
- Contratto Milesimato Metodo Classico
- Distilleria Dell'Alpe Amaretto
- Distilleria Dell'Alpe Amaro Del Cansiglio
- Distilleria Dell'Alpe Kapriol Liquore
- Distilleria Dell'Alpe Rosen Bitter Rosa Alpina
- Nardini Amaro
- Nardini Bitter Aperitivo
- Nardini Grappa (White Label) 80 Proof
- Poli Marconi Gin
- Poli Vermouth Bianco
- Poli Vermouth Rosso
- Verita Italian Vodka
*vintages and cuvées may change slightly due to availability
Must be 21+ to attend.
Where:
Embassy of Italy
3000 Whitehaven St NW,
Washington, DC 20008
When:
Friday, November 21st
VIP access from 6:00pm
General Admission from 7:00pm
Tasting ends at 9:00pm
Space is limited — reserve your spot today and raise a glass to La Dolce Vigna!
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Embassy of Italy, 3000 Whitehaven Street Northwest, Washington, United States
USD 143.15 to USD 199.65
