Aperitivo Italiano: Friuli-Venezia Giulia, an Evolving Crossroads

Join us for a tasting of four wines from the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region, a little known powerhouse of Italian winemaking.
Between the Alps and the Adriatic sea and bordering Austria and Slovenia, the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region has long been a melting pot of varied cultural influences that have helped shape the winemaking industry. Known especially for light-bodied and refreshing white wines, Friuli-Venezia Giulia is unique in Italy. Yet, the region rarely comes to mind when we think of Italian wine. We’re so excited to welcome Giorgio Caflisch of VinSanto to the Italian Cultural & Community Center as we showcase the wonderful wines of Friuli-Venezia Giulia! As always, our wine tasting will be accompanied by Italian-style light bites.

Facciamo un aperitivo!
Date: Tuesday, December 3, 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
Giorgio “George” Caflisch is proud to be both Italian and American. A long-time member of the ICCC, he has been passionate about wine for longer than he would like to admit. He is a Certified Sommelier, an instructor at the Texas Wine School and a co-founder of VinSanto, a wine bar, shop and bistro in Memorial Green. Caflisch has been certified as an Italian Wine Educator and an Italian Wine Ambassador by the Vinitaly International Academy in Verona, Italy, and an Italian Wine Scholar by the International Wine Scholar Guild. With interests beyond Italy, Giorgio has volunteered as a judge at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Uncorked International Wine Competition since 2011. He is also a Treble Member of the Wine Century Club, having tasted more than 300 different international grape varieties.

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.