Winemaking and Other Traditions in an Italian Immigrant Family

12111 Mayfield Road,Cleveland OH 44106

01 October, 2022

Description

Spend an afternoon at the Italian American Museum of Cleveland with Robert Pietraroia and learn about winemaking and other traditions of Italian Americans. Robert will give a short presentation on the history of Italian immigration and traditions, with a special focus on his family. Then guests will have the opportunity to taste a variety of wines and cellos (lemon and orange.) About Robert Pietraroia, PresenterPresenter Robert Pietraroia is the former owner of the Abbe Road Vineyard and has over 43 years of winemaking experience. Robert's wines are well known amongst the Italian winemaking community and his wines have been recipients of many awards. Robert also judges local wine contests to stay abreast of the latest trends in the craft of winemaking and judging and is a board member of Northern Ohio Wine Guild (NOWG).    CostThere are two levels of tickets available. Must be 21 years of age to purchase. Regolare - $25, includes taste of two wines and lemon- or orange-cello, and appetizers Primo - $50, includes above and additional tastes of a variety Italian wines  **All proceeds will support the exhibits and programs at the Italian American Museum of Cleveland. LocationThe talk and tasting will take place at the Italian American Museum of Cleveland (IAMCLE) located in the heart of Cleveland's Little Italy (between Presti's and Maxi's.) If the weather is nice, the event will take place on our exclusive patio. For more info or questions: Pamela Dorazio Dean [email protected] or 330-285-2950.Presented in partnership with Little Italy Wines, 12414 Mayfield Road, Cleveland. Parking in Little ItalyThere is no reserved parking in Little Italy for the classes. See the map below for suggestions on where to park in the neighborhood.