
Angelini Wine, Ltd. hosted two spring portfolio tastings. The first was held at Carmine’s Restaurant in New Haven on April 18. Angelini Wine’s Italian selections were showcased alongside additional imported and domestic wine, beer and spirits. Carmine’s Restaurant prepared tastes to accompany the featured brands. Guests enjoyed the opportunity to talk with sales representatives and managers about the featured products and production methods. The second tasting was held on May 9 at Old Post Tavern in Fairfield. Coverage will appear in the July issue and online.
- Julius Angelini, Owner, Angelini Wine with Paul Cullen, CT Sales Manager, Angelini Wine, standing beside framed artwork of an art deco Livon Wine label.
- Livon Italian wines
- Chris and Melissa Jean, Owners, Casa Bacchus speaking with Paul Cullen, CT State Manager, Angelini Wine.
- Julius Angelini, Owner, Angelini Wine with Angelini Pergola Rosso.
- Melissa and Chris Jeans, Owners, Casa Bacchus, Litchfield; Matt Carpenter, Sales Representative, Angelini Wine; Gino Pisani, Sales Representative, Angelini Wine; and Mike Dudeff, Sales Representative, Angelini Wine.
- Jeff Morin, Sales Manager, Cottrell Brewing Company with Safe Harbor Lager and IPA.
- Selections on display
- Carpene Malvolti Prosecco.
- Palagetto Italian wines.
- Matt Carpenter, Sales Representative, Angelini Wine with Molly Cannon, Wait Staff and Steven Gray, Food and Beverage Manager, both of Clinton Country Club.
- Shannon Ridge 2016 Sauvignon Blanc and Shannon Ridge 2015 Chardonnay, harvested from sustainably-farmed vineyards in Lake County, California.
- A selection of spirits during the tasting: Russo Limoncello, Russo Mandarino, Russo Nocino, Grappa Bianca and Grappa Riserva.