The Italians have a lovely word: apericena. It translates to “before dinner,” and describes the nightly ritual of enjoying food and wine between 5 and 8pm, before the big meal. This is the ultimate form of an aperitivo hour. With summer bringing longer days, and warm weather bringing friends and family together, we can’t think of a better time to master the art of apericena. Join sommelier, Brittany Galbraith, to learn how to create this pre-dinner ritual, by exploring our go-to wine and cheese/charcuterie pairings from our shop. 

In this one-hour class you will:

• Learn how to curate an apericena experience at home

• Taste 5 different wines, each paired with a bite

• Dive into the basics of pairing food and wine together

• Discover regional culinary traditions from France and Italy

• $50/per person. Reserve a spot by emailing melissa@diminicos.com

Britt’s background: Based in Boston, Brittany Galbraith represents Massachusetts on the national sales team for Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant. She has been in the wine industry for the last 10 years and has worked as a sommelier, beverage director, and wine educator. Brittany is passionate about using storytelling as a tool to bring the wine, people, and places she represents to life. She loves working closely with small growers, cooking traditional French recipes, and hosting wine dinners with friends.