Atlanta Wine-Independence Day Celebration at Montaluce Winery

Highlights include: Traditional Pig Roast with a roast suckling pig picnic served from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. ($10 per person for adults and $6 per person for children); hot dogs, cold beverages, beer and fine wine concessions; live music; arts and crafts show and sale; hay rides and space walks; pizza making with the chef and face painting for the kids. Tour Villa Rossese, the showhouse at Montaluce, cool off with creamy Gelato and enjoy a grape-stomping contest in the state-of-the-art winery at 5 p.m.. The first annual Montaluce Invitational Bocce Ball Tournament will also take place throughout both afternoons. Teams of two are invited to participate and the winning team will receive two $25 gift certificates to Le Vigne, the restaurant at Montaluce. A grand fireworks extravaganza will take place over the vineyards as darkness falls putting the perfect finale on the afternoon.

The festivities are free to attend. Restaurant Le Vigne will be opened for regular lunch service from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Festival activities will follow. The Tasting Room at Montaluce will remain open for wine tastings throughout both days.

Bocce players may register their teams upon arrival and should bring bocce balls. Reservations are not required for any events. Guests may bring blankets and chairs to enjoy picnicking and fireworks. For questions, directions and additional information please visit www.montaluce.com or call 800-251-4385 or 706.482.0118.