Located in the Valtellina region of Lombardy, just south of the Swiss border, Dirupi is the brainchild of Davide Fasolini and Pierpaolo Di Franco, a pair of extremely talented young Italian winemakers. The two played basketball together during primary school and reunited while at University, where they both studied winemaking. Neither had inherited land to work after graduation, and were both—in a word—broke. Ultimately, their passion and drive to showcase the wines of Valtellina prevailed, and they managed to scrape together enough money to rent a few vineyards and embark on their winegrowing dream.

They started Dirupi in 2004, renting 15 small, terraced sites, planted to the Chiavennasca clone of Nebbiolo. Davide and Pierpaolo work to maintain organic practices in the vineyards, but the humid climate of Valtellina makes it difficult. So, it is all the more impressive that three of their wines achieved organic certification with the 2015 vintage. Their determination has inspired other local winemakers to reconsider their methods and practices, offering a fresher face for Valtellina and Nebbiolo from the Alps.

Join us Wednesday, February 19th for an intimate tasting of Dirupi wines, guided by none other than co-owner and winemaker Davide Fasolini.

No reservations required. Must be 21+ to attend.