Usgilian del Vescovo - Wine Tasting, Friday, September 13th, 2024 at 6PM.

Usgilian del Vescovo Wine Tasting

We are excited to welcome Linda Puci from Usgilian del Vescovo Winery , Tuscany, Italy will be joining us along with Jon Offredo for this amazing wine tasting Friday, September 13th at 6PM

The origin of the Usiglian del Vescovo Estate dates back to the Middle Ages. The first act attesting to its existence dates back to 1078 when the powerful Matilda of Canossa donated Usigliano di Palaia, at the time better known as "Usiglian del Vescovo", to the Bishops of Lucca. The first production of wine dates back to 1083, when the Bishop of Lucca ordered to plant vines in the Court of the fief of Usigliano, to officiate mass. Today, Usiglian del Vescovo covers about 160 hectares, 25 of which are vineyards with Sangiovese, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Petit Verdot, Chardonnay and Viognier vineyards and 15 hectares of olive groves. The unique soil…