Italy Uncorked

Italians have an old Latin expression about wine: in vino veritas (in wine, there is truth). On Saturday, January 24th, 2015, The Wine ConneXtion, located in North Andover, MA, will share with its guests the truth about Italian wine during its complimentary tasting, “Italy Uncorked” led by Ciro Pirone, the Director of Italian Wines for Horizon Beverage Company. From 1:00PM-5:00PM, Pirone will share his passion for Italian wine with tasters and reveal excellent, affordable finds from Piemonte, Tuscany, Abruzzo, Sicily and other great wine producing regions of Italy.

Ciro Pirone, Director of Italian Wines for Horizon Beverage Company, knows a thing or two about Italian wines. Born and raised in Salerno, Italy, his family’s lifestyle and traditions fed his passion for wine, food and culture. As a graduate of the Istituto Alberghiero di Salerno where he studied hotel and restaurant management, Pirone landed in Boston in 1999 where he continued his wine education at Boston University, the International Sommelier Guild and the London-based Wine & Spirits Educational Trust (WSET). As the Director of Italian Wines for Horizon Beverages, his goal is to help American wine consumers better understand and appreciate the wine from his homeland.

With Pirone’s expertise and The Wine ConneXtion’s huge selection, customers are guaranteed to discover a bottle of vino that they love. Walk-ins are welcome all day, stop by for an exciting journey through the great wine regions of Italy!

*Please note: Must be 21 or older.