THE MANY FACES OF SICILY: Beyond the Ordinary with Tasca d’Almerita
Thu, Nov 05
|Italian Bar
Tasca d’Almerita is one of Sicily’s benchmark family estates, with nearly two centuries of history and a reputation for showing just how elegant, diverse and world-class Sicilian wine can be.
Time & Location
Nov 05, 2026, 7:00 PM – 7:45 PM
Italian Bar, 5008 Connecticut Ave NW #B, Washington, DC 20008, USA
About the event
Tasca d’Almerita is one of Sicily’s benchmark family wineries, with roots at Tenuta Regaleali dating to 1830. For nearly two centuries, the Tasca family has helped define the evolution of Sicilian wine, combining generations of agricultural tradition with an early belief that the island could produce wines of genuine elegance, longevity and international stature. Today, the family remains deeply connected to the land while continuing to push Sicilian wine forward.
What makes Tasca especially fascinating is the extraordinary diversity of Sicily itself. Rather than focusing on a single corner of the island, the family now works across five distinct estates and territories — from historic Regaleali in Sicily’s mountainous interior to the volcanic slopes of Etna, Monreale, Salina in the Aeolian Islands and Mozia off Sicily’s western coast. Each estate highlights a different landscape, climate and set of native grapes, creating what the family fittingly describes as a journey through the Sicilian…
Tickets
VIP Wine Tasting Ticket
Join us at the bar for 45 minutes and four pours, guided by someone who knows the wines firsthand, whether that's the winemaker, the producer, or the importer. Bring your questions. With just 10 guests, there's time for real conversation.
$59.00
+$5.90 DC Tax
+$1.62 ticket service fee
Goes on sale
Oct 15, 1:00 AM