Italianity – Discover the Soul of Italian Wines with Jessica Dupuy

Italy on the Table: An Evening of Wine, Food & Storytelling

 Some wine tastings are about comparing vintages. Others are about discovering new producers. But every so often, an event comes along that offers something more—a chance to experience the culture, history, and people behind the wines.

That’s exactly what awaits at the Pennsylvania Wine Society’s Italianity event on Friday, September 11^th, as we virtually welcome acclaimed wine writer, certified sommelier, and author Jessica Dupuy for an evening celebrating the heart and soul of Italian wine.

Jessica’s writing has appeared in Wine Enthusiast, Forbes, Texas Monthly, GuildSomm, Imbibe, Southern Living, and many of the wine world’s most respected publications. Known for her engaging storytelling and approachable teaching style, she’ll guide us across Italy’s diverse wine regions while sharing the traditions and regional identities that make Italian wine unlike any other in the world.

As an added bonus, every attendee will receive a signed copy of Jessica’s new book, Italianity, providing the perfect keepsake and reference long after the last glass has been poured. It also makes a wonderful gift for the wine lover, foodie, or traveler in your life.

A Tour of Italy in Eight Glasses

From the soaring Alps to the volcanic slopes of Sicily, our tasting will showcase wines that demonstrate the incredible diversity of Italy’s vineyards.

Featured wines include:

Whites

• 2020 Tenuta di Fessina Erse Etna Bianco (Sicily)
• 2021 Antinori Guado al Tasso Vermentino (Bolgheri, Tuscany)
• 2021 Elena Walch Pinot Grigio Selezione (Alto Adige)

Reds

• 2024 Abbazia di Novacella Schiava (Alto Adige)
• 2022 Travaglini Gattinara
• 2021 Planeta Etna Rosso
• 2020 G.D. Vajra Albe Barolo
• 2019 Col d’Orcia Brunello di Montalcino

This lineup alone is reason to attend. From elegant mountain whites and mineral-driven volcanic wines to Nebbiolo’s captivating complexity and the timeless beauty of Brunello di Montalcino, guests will experience some of Italy’s most iconic styles alongside wines that are rarely featured together in a single tasting.

A Menu Worthy of the Wines

Of course, no Italian wine experience would be complete without exceptional food.

The Hilton Harrisburg culinary team has crafted a menu inspired by the regions and flavors of Italy, thoughtfully designed to complement the evening’s wines.

Guests will enjoy:

• Small Charcuterie Board
  Prosciutto, Soppressata, Truffle Salami, Manchego, Prima Donna cheeses, and chef’s accompaniments
• Pasta Course
  Cavatappi with Wild Boar Bolognese finished with Parmigiano Reggiano
• Dessert
  Peach Panna Cotta with Raspberry Gel and Milk Crumb

Please e-mail the Treasurer with any food allergy concerns.

Each course has been selected to showcase how beautifully Italian wines come alive at the table, where food and wine are meant to be enjoyed together rather than separately.

Whether you’re already passionate about Italian wines or just beginning to explore them, this promises to be one of the Pennsylvania Wine Society’s most memorable events of the year.

You’ll leave with new favorite wines, a deeper appreciation for Italy’s remarkable wine culture, stories from one of today’s leading wine educators, and a signed copy of Italianity to continue the journey at home.

Seats are limited, and interest has been strong. If you’ve been waiting for the perfect opportunity to dive deeper into Italian wine, this is it.  Salute!

Reservation deadline is a week prior to the event—Friday, September 4^th

Don’t need extra books per household?  Contact the Treasurer for options.

Traveling to attend?  Contact the Hilton Harrisburg here for room reservations.

Purchase event reservations on the Shoppe Page of this website.

        Members—$200

        Patrons—$195

        Nonmembers—$220