What is the meaning of “Aperitivo Italiano”? An aperitivo (or apéritif) is often described as being similar to the American happy hour, but in reality, it’s much more than that. An Aperitivo is joyous and mood-lifting, it relaxes you after a day of work or prepares you for the night to come. Aperitivo, with its cheerful yet elegant nature, is a staple in Italy and has been getting more and more appreciated around the world.

Join us on Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at the Milford House to taste four great Italian wines from Sicily accompanied by Italian style small bites.

About the presenter:

Giorgio “George” Caflisch is a long time member of the ICCC and is passionate about Italian wine. He is a Certified Sommelier with the Court of Master Sommeliers and teaches wine classes at the Texas Wine School. Some of his qualifications involving Italian wine include Certified Italian Wine Educator and Italian Wine Ambassador by the Vinitaly International Academy in Verona, Italy, and Italian Wine Scholar from the International Wine Scholar Guild. Going beyond Italy, Giorgio has been a judge at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Uncorked International Wine Competition since 2011 and is a Treble Member of the Wine Century Club, having tasted more than 300 different international grape varieties.

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