Italianity – Discover the Soul of Italian Wines with Jessica Dupuy

Italy isn’t just one of the world’s greatest wine-producing countries—it’s a collection of hundreds of unique wine cultures, each with its own history, traditions, grapes, and unmistakable sense of place.

On Friday, September 11, the Pennsylvania Wine Society is excited to virtually welcome acclaimed wine writer, certified sommelier, and author Jessica Dupuy for an unforgettable evening exploring the soul of Italian wine through her newest book, Italianity.

Jessica is one of today’s most respected voices in wine. Her work has appeared in Wine Enthusiast, Forbes, Texas Monthly, GuildSomm, Imbibe, Southern Living, and numerous other leading food and wine publications.

As both an accomplished educator and engaging storyteller, she has a remarkable ability to connect what’s in your glass to the history, culture, and people who made it.

Each attendee receives a signed of copy of Italianity, making this much more than a wine tasting. It’s an opportunity to continue exploring Italy’s remarkable wine regions long after the evening concludes.

The tasting itself promises to be a journey from north to south across Italy. Together, we’ll explore the dramatic vineyards of Alto Adige, the volcanic slopes of Mount Etna in Sicily, the rolling hills of Piedmont, the elegance of Tuscany, and beyond.

Some of the bottles expected to be poured are:

• • • • • • • Tenuta di Fessina Erse Etna Bianco 2020
            • Antinori Guado al Tasso Vermentino 2021
            • Elena Walch Pinot Grigio Selezione Alto Adige 2021
            • Abbazia di Novacella Schiava Alto Adige 2024
            • G.D. Vajra Albe Barolo 2020
            • Col d’Orcia Brunello di Montalcino 2019

This lineup offers an incredible opportunity to experience some of Italy’s most celebrated appellations with wines that many enthusiasts have never had the chance to taste. And we’re not finished yet…

The Hilton’s culinary team is putting the final touches on a menu of thoughtfully selected food pairings designed to complement each wine. We’ll be unveiling those pairings very soon, and they’re sure to make this tasting even more memorable.

Whether you’re an avid collector of Italian wines, dreaming about your next trip to Italy, or simply looking to expand your palate, this promises to be one of the PWS’s premier events of the year.

Seats are limited, so don’t wait too long to reserve yours. Join us as Jessica Dupuy brings Italy’s remarkable wine culture to life—one glass, one story, and one region at a time.

Gift a signed copy of Italianity to a wine friend or coworker.  Nice gift!   Don’t need extra books per household?  Contact the Treasurer for options.

Purchase event reservations on the Shoppe Page of this website.     Traveling to attend?  Contact the Hilton Harrisburg here for room reservations.

        Members—$200

        Patrons—$195

        Nonmembers—$220