The calendar may be turning, but in Northern California’s Wine Country, summer seems determined to linger. The golden hills of Sonoma remain full of sunlight, creating the perfect setting for a Sunday in the Dry Creek Valley. On August 17th, the Festa Italiana returned for its second year at Orsi Family Vineyards, offering a deep dive into the region’s unique connection to Italian winemaking.

This was no ordinary wine tasting. Attendees were invited to a singular experience, a celebration of the unique Italian grapes flourishing in California’s soil and the passionate artisans who cultivate them. The event, organized by General Manager Mark Orsi and his team, drew a crowd eager to learn and appreciate the art of Italian viticulture in a new world setting.