@ ANCORA VINO SAN JOSE

2-5PM

$15 WC/ $25 General

This tasting will transport you to the dramatic slopes of Valtellina, where winemakers cultivate the Chiavennasca grape—a local name for Nebbiolo—under heroic growing conditions. These vineyards cling to steep, terraced mountainsides, requiring unparalleled dedication and craftsmanship. The result? Complex, elegant wines that beautifully capture the essence of this unique terroir. These wines are much more high-toned, red-fruited and less aggressively tannic than their Piedmontese counterparts. They are stunning wines, worthy of your time and attention.

Established in 1982 by brothers Stefano and Simone Nera, Caven is the epitome of heroic winemaking. The family’s philosophy has always been “wine is made in the vineyards”. Painstaking attention to cultivation, pruning, harvesting and selection ensures the highest possible quality of wine.

Featured Wines

**Wines Will Be Special (aka LOW) Priced for Event**

2018 Rezio White

2018 Tellino

2015 "Le Copelle” Sassella Valtellina Superiore

2018 "La Martellina” Inferno Valtellina Superiore

2015 "Al Carmine” Inferno Valtellina Superiore Riserva

Join us in celebrating the beauty and perseverance expressed in these wines! 

$15 WC/ $25 General

Celebrate all things Italian in San Jose's Little Italy district and the adjacent Guadalupe River park at the annual Italian Festival returning Sunday October 6th, 2024!

@ ANCORA VINO SAN JOSE

Festival is FREE to attend

• Authentic Italian cuisine from Little Italy businesses and Italian restaurants located throughout Santa Clara County.

• Fantastic Entertainment lineup including Pasquale Esposito, Anthony "Nino" Lane Band, Vanessa Raci (New York), Cory Pesatauro, Italica & Balliamo Italian dancers.

• "Supercars of Italy" & Italian Automobile/Motorcycle car show featuring Lamborghini and Ferrari

• Cultural Exhibits and Italian Museum Tours

• Wine tasting pouring Cal-Italia wines

• Artisan Italian Craft vendors and Children's Activities.

Plenty of parking at nearby SAP Center, San Pedro Square garage, other nearby garages and free street parking. Also, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Station is walking distance for Public Transportation options by Caltrain or Valley Transportation Authority lightrail.

It's FREE! To RSVP, click HERE

Every Sunday

Sundays 

1-4pm 

@ Enoteca La Storia

$10 for Wine Club Members / $20  for General Admission

No RSVP required. Walk-ins welcome. 

Join Lauren, our multi-talented Server Extraordinaire  (she is also a Graphic Designer and  responsible for most of our graphic designs  for print and online promotional materials), who has quickly become one of our in-house wine pros as she leads a series of Sunday tastings. 

 Discover new wines, share some laughs, and soak in Lauren’s creative flair as she guides you through a selection of delightful sips. It's the perfect way to unwind, learn a little, and enjoy a leisurely Sunday with good company and delicious wine.  

 Featured Wines TBD

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays every week

@ ANCORA VINO SAN JOSE

Say “Ciao!” to your new favorite Happy Hour! Join us Tuesday through Friday from 2-5pm and treat yourself to the best in Italian bites and sips - at unbeatable prices!

Here's what's on the menu:

🍺 $6 Pints of Beer – Cheers to great deals and cold brews! 

🍕 $10 Pint & Slice – Because beer and pizza are the ultimate duo! 

🥂$6 Glass of Italian Wine – Prosecco, White, or Red? You can’t go wrong! 

🍖 50% Off the Salumi Bar Menu – Dive into a selection of Italian meats, cheeses, and more for half the price! 

🥪 Half Sandwiches for Half Price – Perfect for a light bite or pair with a pint or glass of vino!

Gather your friends and make your way over for a taste of Italy right here in Little Italy San Jose. It’s the happiest hour of them all – and it's Italian style! 🎉🍻🍷

See you there!

**EXCLUSIVELY FOR ELS WINE CLUB MEMBERS**

Wine Club membership will be verified at the event

Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Cost: $60 per person (plus tax). Service charge and any additional purchases will be charged at the event.

Wines: A flight of THREE Girasole wines will be paired with each dinner (see below).

Supplements: Additional bottles of featured wines and a supplemental dessert menu will also be available for purchase at the event. (Not included in ticket price)

We are thrilled to invite our valued ELS CLUB MEMBERS to a brand new, exclusive series of wine dinners, "Pasta with Paula.” This series is separate from the other wine dinners we have been doing with Paula – this one is for wine club members only!  These are not “public” events. 

We’ve partnered with Paula Levitt, yet again, to put together a series of wine dinners, each focusing on a different pasta dish. Each dinner will feature a simple, 2-course menu designed by Paula paired with a flight of THREE Girasole wines. (Additional bottles of featured wines and a supplemental dessert menu will also be available for purchase at the event.). These are gonna be fun – and delicious – and educational!

Besides having made her foray into wine, Paula is a very accomplished cook. She is formally trained and has treated many of our Enoteca family members to delicious meals over the years. Check out her blog, La Bella Sorella, to find out more about her culinary exploits. 

This is the FIRST dinner in the series.

She and Joey C. have personally selected the dishes and wines for these dinners.

2-Courses

Sliced Pear & Prosciutto Salad

Ravioli di Zucca

Wines in Flight

NV Il Colle Prosecco Extra Dry

2020 Osvaldo Viberti 'Popalot' Nascetta

2018 Caven 'Tellino' Terazze Retiche di Sondrio

Spaces for these intimate dinners are limited AND AVAILABLE TO WINE CLUB MEMBERS ONLY, so reserve your spot now and indulge in this unique wine and pasta experience. It’s the perfect way to connect with fellow wine enthusiasts, enjoy exceptional food and wine in great company, AND take advantage of being an ELS wine club member!

**EXCLUSIVELY FOR ELS WINE CLUB MEMBERS**

Wine Club membership will be verified at the event

Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Cost: $60 per person (plus tax). Service charge and any additional purchases will be charged at the event.

Wines: A flight of THREE Girasole wines will be paired with each dinner (see below).

Supplements: Additional bottles of featured wines and a supplemental dessert menu will also be available for purchase at the event. (Not included in ticket price)

We are thrilled to invite our valued ELS CLUB MEMBERS to a brand new, exclusive series of wine dinners, "Pasta with Paula.” This series is separate from the other wine dinners we have been doing with Paula – this one is for wine club members only!  These are not “public” events.  

This is the SECOND dinner in the series.

It's the same format for all the Pasta with Paula dinners.

Paula and Joey C. have personally selected the dishes and wines for these dinners.

2-Courses

Bruschetta di Zucca

Tagliatelle alla Boscaiola

Wines in Flight

2022 Tenuta Bellafonte 'Sperella' Montefalco Bianco

2020 Annesanti 'Raspato' Pet-Nat Rosato

2019 Annesanti 'Valnero' Sangiovese

Spaces for these intimate dinners are limited AND AVAILABLE TO WINE CLUB MEMBERS ONLY, so reserve your spot now and indulge in this unique wine and pasta experience. It’s the perfect way to connect with fellow wine enthusiasts, enjoy exceptional food and wine in great company, AND take advantage of being an ELS wine club member!

Time: 5PM – 8PM 

@ Ancora Vino San Jose 

320 W. St. John Street San Jose 

$75.00 General / $50 for Wine Club Members

GENERAL TICKETS ONLY!

**Wine club membership will be verified at the event.**

Mark your calendars and save your appetite – one of our most popular tastings is coming soon! 

Once again, we will select some of our favorite sparkling wines to pair with the world-famous Blue Ribbon Fried Chicken – and, once again, we’ll have Chef Sefton Stallard, Joey C’s childhood friend and former chef/partner of Blue Ribbon Bakery in New York City on hand to help make the chicken!

As Champagne (and all-things bubbly) freaks, we’ve been touting this pairing AND doing bubble and bird tastings for YEARS now. In fact, it’s become one of our most popular tasting events of the year. Hey, any excuse to pop some bubbles is okay by us – and when you can pair it with the right foods, even better – and it don’t get much better than this!

This is NOT a seated tasting. It is an informal, walk-up tasting. Pop in anytime between 5-8pm.

Food

Blue Ribbon Fried Chicken with collard greens and polenta

Featured Wines TBD

Sparkling Wine and World-Famous Blue Ribbon Fried Chicken Pairing - with Chef Sefton Stallard!

Date: Thursday, October 17th 

Time: 5PM – 8PM 

@ Ancora Vino San Jose 

320 W. St. John Street San Jose 

$75.00 General / $50 for Wine Club Members

WINE CLUB MEMBER TICKETS ONLY!

**Wine club membership will be verified at the event.**

Mark your calendars and save your appetite – one of our most popular tastings is coming soon! 

Once again, we will select some of our favorite sparkling wines to pair with the world-famous Blue Ribbon Fried Chicken – and, once again, we’ll have Chef Sefton Stallard, Joey C’s childhood friend and former chef/partner of Blue Ribbon Bakery in New York City on hand to help make the chicken!

As Champagne (and all-things bubbly) freaks, we’ve been touting this pairing AND doing bubble and bird tastings for YEARS now. In fact, it’s become one of our most popular tasting events of the year. Hey, any excuse to pop some bubbles is okay by us – and when you can pair it with the right foods, even better – and it don’t get much better than this!

This is NOT a seated tasting. It is an informal, walk-up tasting. Pop in anytime between 5-8pm.

Food

Blue Ribbon Fried Chicken with collard greens and polenta

Featured Wines TBD

**EXCLUSIVELY FOR ELS WINE CLUB MEMBERS**

Wine Club membership will be verified at the event

Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Cost: $60 per person (plus tax). Service charge and any additional purchases will be charged at the event.

Wines: A flight of THREE Girasole wines will be paired with each dinner (see below).

Supplements: Additional bottles of featured wines and a supplemental dessert menu will also be available for purchase at the event. (Not included in ticket price)

We are thrilled to invite our valued ELS CLUB MEMBERS to a brand new, exclusive series of wine dinners, "Pasta with Paula.” This series is separate from the other wine dinners we have been doing with Paula – this one is for wine club members only!  These are not “public” events. 

This is the THIRD dinner in the series.

It's the same format for all the Pasta with Paula dinners.

She and Joey C. have personally selected the dishes and wines for these dinners.

2-Courses

Insalata di Zucca

Pappardelle Bolognese

Wines in Flight

2021 Monteci Rondinella

2020 Alberici 'Casalone' Lambrusco

2020 Collemattoni 'Adone' Rosso Toscana

Spaces for these intimate dinners are limited AND AVAILABLE TO WINE CLUB MEMBERS ONLY, so reserve your spot now and indulge in this unique wine and pasta experience. It’s the perfect way to connect with fellow wine enthusiasts, enjoy exceptional food and wine in great company, AND take advantage of being an ELS wine club member!

**EXCLUSIVELY FOR ELS WINE CLUB MEMBERS**

Wine Club membership will be verified at the event

Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Cost: $60 per person (plus tax). Service charge and any additional purchases will be charged at the event.

Wines: A flight of THREE Girasole wines will be paired with each dinner (see below).

Supplements: Additional bottles of featured wines and a supplemental dessert menu will also be available for purchase at the event. (Not included in ticket price)

We are thrilled to invite our valued ELS CLUB MEMBERS to a brand new, exclusive series of wine dinners, "Pasta with Paula.” This series is separate from the other wine dinners we have been doing with Paula – this one is for wine club members only!  These are not “public” events.  

This is the FOURTH dinner in the series.

It's the same format for all the Pasta with Paula dinners.

Paula and Joey C. have personally selected the dishes and wines for these dinners.

2-Courses

Tonna Sott'Olio Mantecato (Tuna spread with capers)

Gnocchi alla Romana

Wines in Flight

2020 Casale Marchese 'Quarto' Frascati Superiore

2023 Tenuta I Fauri Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo

2018 Annesanti 'Supprisola' Barbera

Spaces for these intimate dinners are limited AND AVAILABLE TO WINE CLUB MEMBERS ONLY, so reserve your spot now and indulge in this unique wine and pasta experience. It’s the perfect way to connect with fellow wine enthusiasts, enjoy exceptional food and wine in great company, AND take advantage of being an ELS wine club member!