Fattoria di Grignano Wine Hybrid Tasting

Join us virtually or in-person on Friday, March 5th, at 8:00 PM for Grignano wine tasting with Joe Goldsmith, Portfolio Manager, Ruby Wines!

Joe Goldsmith will cover the wines of Fattoria di Grignano, the regions of Tuscany, how to read an Italian wine label, IGT vs DOC vs DOCG, and what “organic” means in wine production.

Fattoria di Grignano is the site of a stunning villa built by the Marchesi Gondi in the 15th century and later completely rebuilt in its current from in the 18th century. Since 1972 it has been owned by the Inghirami family, one of the most important names in Italian fashion. The villa is the core of Fattoria di Grignano, located in the middle of a vast estate that stretched from the Sieve River into the hills above the town of Pontassieve, all within the Chianti Rufina designation zone.

Today, the estate covers nearly 600 hectares divided into 47 farms with orchards and arable crops, although wine and olive growing are the main activites. The old cellars of the historic villa were recently restored to their original splendour and a young, female winemaker Barbara Tamburini makes sure the wines live up to the grand location. Both the winery and the vineyards are certified organic. The particular microclimate of the area, altitude and ventilation allow for high quality of the grapes with minimal intervention.

Virtual Tasting Kit — $34.99:

• 3-bottle bundle (Reg. $57.97)
  • Grignano Chianti Rufina 2016
  • Grignano Pietramaggio 2016
  • Grignano Chianti Reserve 2013

In-Person Tasting Kit — $19.99:

• Pour of Grignano Chianti Rufina 2016
• Pour of Grignano Pietramaggio 2016
• Pour of Grignano Chianti Reserve 2013
• $10 credit applicable to wine purchase
• Assorted food by The Curry House

Pickup is already available at Norfolk Wine & Spirits. Delivery of tasting kits to those within our free local delivery range will be made before 6:00 PM on Friday, March 5th.

The Zoom link will be sent to participants after they’ve purchased their tasting kits. Must be of legal drinking age (21+) to participate. No refunds.

Due to unprecedented times, in-person attendance is limited to a total of 10 guests with a maximum group size of two persons. This will be a seated event to ensure adequate distancing between groups. The Curry House has asked for masks to be worn at all times, with the exception of when guests are seated at their table.