SPECIAL GUEST WINE TASTING
THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2026
6:00 – 8:00 PM

WINES WILL BE DISCOUNTED FOR ON AND OFF PREMISE PURCHASE

Our friend Larry Friedman with RBG will be returning with a special guest. Gabrielle Tapia senior manager with Palm Bay International. Gabrielle manages 12 Italian brands in her portfolio and will be here Thursday to present the wines from Bertani Winery in the Veneto.

She holds a Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW) certification, WSET Level 3 in Wine, and WSET Level 2 in Spirits, earning Merit or above on every exam. She has also visited wineries and vineyards firsthand in Spain, Argentina, Chile, Champagne, and Italy, deepening her understanding of the regions, producers, and traditions behind the wines she represents.

Gabrielle’s approach to wine is simple: make it approachable, celebrate the culture and people behind it, and use it to create memorable experiences and bring people together around the table.

Gabrielle will be showing 5 wines from her portfolio:

Rose, Bertarosa Velante
50% Corvina, 30% Molinara, 10% Corvinone, 10% Rondinella
Fresh and dry, with berries, red currant and delicate spice. Crisp acidity and a light, savory character lead to a clean, refreshing finish.

Valpolicella, Bertani
80% Corvina Veronese, 20% Rondinella
Bright and fresh, showing red currant, raspberry, plum and sour cherry with hints of pepper and cinnamon. Medium-light, juicy and very approachable with lively acidity. **90 points from Wine Enthusiast, which called it a textbook example of Valpolicella.

Valpolicella Ripasso , Valpantena Bertani
85% Corvina Veronese, 10% Merlot, 5% Rondinella
Richer than traditional Valpolicella, with dark cherry and chocolate alongside spice and earthy notes. Medium-bodied, savory and pleasantly tannic while retaining good freshness. The Ripasso process gives the wine extra richness by re-fermenting it with dried grape skins from the Amarone production.

Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore , Catullo Bertani
70% Corvina Veronese, 20% Corvinone, 10% Rondinella
Elegant and savory, with cherry, sour cherry, vanilla, chocolate and white pepper. Silky tannins, balanced freshness and a long, polished finish. Catullo is Ripasso made exclusively using the pomace from Bertani’s Amarone Classico, linking the two wines directly.

Amarone , Bertani Valpantena
80% Corvina Veronese, 20% Rondinella
Rich and velvety, with ripe cherry and blackberry, followed by cinnamon and pepper spice. Full-bodied and creamy with dense tannins and a long, warming finish.92 points from Wine Spectator.
Come taste the difference for yourself! This is a great opportunity to explore the different styles of Valpolicella side-by-side and discover which one is your favorite.

Reservations are highly suggested if you plan to stay for dinner.
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