Drop In Tasting - Garofoli
Mon, Sep 25
|VC Yorkville
Join Joel Rosenthal of Halpern Wine for a fun and casual tasting in the lounge. Drop in or book a seat in the lounge to join us for dinner while you taste!
Time & Location
Sep 25, 2023, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
VC Yorkville, 87 Avenue Rd, Toronto, ON M5R 3R9, Canada
About the Event
Pop by the lounge for this casual drop-in style tasting. We recommend making a reservation for dinner if you intend to stay for the evening.
BACKGROUND:
The origins of the Garofoli winery date from the end of the 19th century, when in 1871 Antonio Garofoli began the production and sale of local wines. His son Gioacchino continued to expand the business and in 1901 he founded the Gioacchino Garofoli winery. His two sons, Franco and Dante, succeeded him in the management of the estate after World War II, and in 1950 the Gioacchino Garofoli winery became an official company.
The late 60s through the 70s brought the addition of the Serra del Conte winery, specifically for Verdicchio production, and the expansion of the Castelfidardo winery with an underground cellar suitable for the maturation of wines in wood. There were also new vineyard acquisitions, Massignano di Ancora and Paterno di Ancora…