Antonello Joins NFL Legend In 2nd Annual Vendemmia Di Sant’ Antonio Celebration September 7th

(Antonello Owner Antonio Cagnolo & Vince Ferragamo

To Host Grape Stomping & Culinary Event For CHOC Children’s Hospital)

            You can count on this unlikely duo to be the first to pull up their pant legs, hop into a vat of grapes and stomp them to commemorate one of Italy’s most popular annual traditions celebrating local winemakers and the harvesting of grapes.  Restaurateur Antonio Cagnolo and NFL legend Vince Ferragamo, 2 of OC’s most famous Italian Americans, will join forces for the 2nd time to recreate the centuries-old Vendemmia on Sunday, September 7 from 1 – 4 p.m.   Those attending will have an opportunity to go grape stomping as well as enjoy a 3-course sit-down Italian dinner, wine tasting, live music and both live & silent auctions.  The event, which will be held on the park-like grounds near Antonello Ristorante at South Coast Plaza Village, will benefit Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) to help provide the highest quality of medical care to seriously ill children.  Tickets, which are $85, $40 for children 6-12, may be purchased by visitingwww.festivalofchildren.org/vendemmia.

            The event is being hosted by Cagnolo and his wife, Fiorella, and Ferragamo and his wife, Jodi, and is being coordinated in conjunction with the Vince Ferragamo Foundation.

             “Fiorella and I are delighted to partner with one of my heroes, Vince Ferragamo, and his wife, Jodi, to present our 2nd annual Vendemmia celebration,” said Cagnolo.  “This will be an unforgettable event for the entire family and one that will be nothing but fun!”

            Antonello Ristorante is located at 3800 Plaza Drive in Santa Ana.  For more information visit www.antonello.com.