More information below, the presentations will be $15 for Il Punto Members, $20 for non-members. 

All events are available for registration on the Iconic Italian Songs of the Sanremo Festival page 

More information below, the presentations will be $15 for Il Punto Members, $20 for non-members. 

All events are available for registration on the Iconic Italian Songs of the Sanremo Festival page 

This time, we set sail to Italy's two largest islands, each with rich winemaking traditions, native grape varieties, and sun-soaked terroirs: la Sicilia e la Sardegna. When we think of these two islands, four powerful elements come to mind that shape their wines: la collina, il vulcano, il mare e la terra.  

La Sicilia, the land of fire and sun, offers a diverse array of wines crafted from Inzolia, a smooth, nutty white, Malvasia, known for its aromatic intensity, and Nerello Mascalese, a complex red grown on the volcanic slopes of Mount Etna.

La Sardegna , rugged and untamed, brings us bold, expressive wines made from native grapes like Vermentino, a fresh and mineral white, Cannonau, warm and spicy (known elsewhere as Grenache), and Carignano (Carignane), a deep and robust red with Mediterranean flair.
 
In this degustazione di vino (wine tasting), you will savor, in un calice (in a chalice) the distinct characteristics of these two beautiful islands. Gianfranco will guide the tasting, in Italian, by sharing stories, traditions, and the unique qualities of each varietal.
 
While tasting, you will learn Italian terms to describe island wines: sapido, minerale, erbaceo, intenso, and more. 

To complement the tasting, piccoli stuzzichini (small appetizers) will be served. 

We look forward to sharing this sensorial island journey with you!

A presto e ... salute! 

Level: All levels welcome

Date: Friday, May 16 

Time: 5:00pm – 7:00 pm (PST) 

Location: In-person workshop at percorsoItaliano in Laurelhurst (Seattle)

Language: Italian with very little English spoken

Fee: $ 120 

https://www.percorsoitaliano.com/?msopen=/member/plans/qig9ywsfhz

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Third Annual Spring Wine Tasting 2025

Saturday, 17 May 20254:00pm - 6:00pm

Connect! Collaborate! CELEBRATE!!!! Our Spring Wine Tasting returns back by popular demand for another unforgettable afternoon in a stunning Seattle location! Enjoy a curated selection of exceptional wines from Umbria and beyond, available for purchase at special prices.

Hosted once again by Karen Binder—past SPSCA board member and former restaurateur—this event promises fine Italian wines, delicious antipasti, great conversations, and the chance to reconnect with friends while welcoming new SPSCA members.

Venue Information

Private HomeSeattle Washington

Event Price

Registration

$55.00

https://www.seattle-perugia.org/events/third-spring-wine-tasting-2025/

Students, Professors & Educational Staff - $50 per person. To purchase tickets, would you please call Debra McKinney at Seattle Opera Group Sales (206) 676-5588.

Members of Festa Italiana - the Italian Festival at Seattle Center - including the Italian Club of Seattle, the Sons and Daughters of Italy, Casa Italiana, the Dante Alighieri Society and il Punto! - $99 per person. To purchase tickets, would you please click HERE and use the promotional code "FLORIA99" and there will be no service fee. 

• 6pm pre-show mixer
• Intermission: Italian dessert lounge

https://www.seattleopera.org/