DAILY TASTING
Taste a rotating selection of 40+ international wines by the glass and hundreds available by the bottle.
Events
HAPPY HOUR - ITALIAN STYLE!
Tuesday September 10th
@ 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!
02:00 PM - 05:00 PM
SEPTEMBER PUP - LOS GATOS
Tuesday September 10th
September PUP Tasting - LOS GATOS
@ ENOTECA LA STORIA
FREE for Wine Club Members / $25 for General Admission
No RSVP required. Walk-ins welcome.
It’s time to taste what’s in the club! It’s our monthly tasting of ONE (of two) wine from eight of our monthly wine clubs. Find out what’s going on “behind the scenes” and taste which wines are tantalizing our tastebuds the most, earning their spot in our award-winning wine clubs. You don’t’ have to be a member to join in the fun! Come taste, talk and learn! Bring your friends!!
Featured Wines
2020 Louis Metaireau Vin Mousseux Methode Traditionelle Extra Brut (Bollicine)
2020 Shofer Voskehat (Bianco)
2021 Ca’ La Bionda ‘Bianco Casal’(Superiore)
2019 E16 Grenache Blanc (Classico)
NV Felsina Brut Rose (Italiano)
2022 Baracchi ‘O’Lillo’ Rosso (La Tavola)
2021 Lateral Red (Riserva Red)
2019 Grgich Hills Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (Colossal CA Reds)
Mystery Wine?
*Wines subject to change based on availability
See you there!
05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
HAPPY HOUR - ITALIAN STYLE!
Wednesday September 11th
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!
02:00 PM - 05:00 PM
SEPTEMBER PUP - SAN JOSE
Wednesday September 11th
September PUP Tasting - SAN JOSE
@ ANCORA VINO SAN JOSE
FREE for Wine Club Members / $25 for General Admission
No RSVP required. Walk-ins welcome.
It’s time to taste what’s in the club! It’s our monthly tasting of ONE (of two) wine from eight of our monthly wine clubs. Find out what’s going on “behind the scenes” and taste which wines are tantalizing our tastebuds the most, earning their spot in our award-winning wine clubs. You don’t’ have to be a member to join in the fun! Come taste, talk and learn! Bring your friends!!
Featured Wines
2020 Louis Metaireau Vin Mousseux Methode Traditionelle Extra Brut (Bollicine)
2020 Shofer Voskehat (Bianco)
2021 Ca’ La Bionda ‘Bianco Casal’(Superiore)
2019 E16 Grenache Blanc (Classico)
NV Felsina Brut Rose (Italiano)
2022 Baracchi ‘O’Lillo’ Rosso (La Tavola)
2021 Lateral Red (Riserva Red)
2019 Grgich Hills Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (Colossal CA Reds)
Mystery Wine?
*Wines subject to change based on availability
See you there!
05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
BRECON ESTATE - REDUX
Thursday September 12th
BRECON ESTATE WINERY - REDUX!
Thursday, September 12th | 5-7pm
@ Ancora Vino Los Gatos
$15 for Wine Club Members / $25 for General Admission
No RSVP required. Walk-ins welcome.
In case you missed our event in San Jose, here's another chance to dive into the stories, passion, and craftsmanship that make Brecon Estate a standout in the Paso Robles wine region. We will be pouring FIVE Brecon wines - 3 reds, a white and a rosé. Many of our team members frequent Paso Robles and have their "under-the-radar" favorites...here's one of them! Come and get on board the Brecon Estate train with us.
05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
CHARDONNAY BY ANY OTHER NAME...
Friday September 13th
@ Ancora Vino Los Gatos
$15 for Wine Club Members / $25 for General Admission
No RSVP required. Walk-ins welcome.
Join us for "Chardonnay by Any Other Name," a tasting event that celebrates the incredible versatility of Chardonnay! From bright and bubbly sparkling options to crisp mineral expressions and luscious, round Chardonnays with tropical notes. This tasting will showcase the many faces of this beloved grape! Whether you're a Chardonnay lover or professed "hater", here's your chance to taste and learn how terroir, regions, and winemaking techniques can dramatically influence the style and flavor profile of Chardonnay. Not all Chards are alike!
Don't miss this opportunity to taste the diversity of the world's most popular white wine!
Featured Wines TBD
05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
CHARDONNAY BY ANY OTHER NAME...
Saturday September 14th
@ Ancora Vino San Jose
$15 for Wine Club Members / $25 for General Admission
No RSVP required. Walk-ins welcome.
Join us for "Chardonnay by Any Other Name," a tasting event that celebrates the incredible versatility of Chardonnay! From bright and bubbly sparkling options to crisp, minerally expressions, and luscious, round Chardonnays with tropical notes, this tasting will showcase the many faces of this beloved grape. Whether you're a Chardonnay lover or professed "hater", here's your chance to taste and learn how terroir, regions, and winemaking techniques can dramatically influence the style and flavor profile of Chardonnay. Not all Chards are alike!
Don't miss this opportunity to taste the diversity of the world's most popular white wine!
Featured Wines TBD
02:00 PM - 05:00 PM
SUNDAY SIPPIN' WITH LAUREN
Sunday September 15th
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
01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
LITTLE ITALY BLOCK PARTY!
Thursday September 19th
@ ANCORA VINO SAN JOSE
Join us for the kickoff of the Urban Vibrancy Institute's Block Party series in the Little Italy District of San Jose!
Litlest Little Italy and Ancora Vino San Jose are featured businesses! Come visit and support us!
Get ready for an unforgettable evening filled with live music, delicious food and drinks, exciting tours of new businesses, and much more. This is your chance to celebrate our community, support local businesses, and connect with your neighbors. Don't miss out on the fun!
Event Highlights:
Live music from local artist Demi Moreno
Over 10 businesses showcases
Tours of new businesses
Local Makers & Artists
Community engagement activities
It's FREE! TO RSVP, click HERE
05:00 PM - 09:00 PM
7th ANNUAL LITTLE ITALY SAN JOSE ITALIAN FESTIVAL
Sunday October 6th
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