Wine Connextion Presents: Italy Uncorked

BOSTON - Jan. 14, 2015 - PRLog -- WHAT: Italians have an old Latin expression about wine: in vino veritas (in wine, there is truth). On Saturday, January 24th, 2015, The Wine ConneXtion, located in North Andover, MA, will share with its guests the truth about Italian wine during its complimentary tasting, “Italy Uncorked” led by Ciro Pirone, the Director of Italian Wines for Horizon Beverage Company. From 1:00PM-5:00PM, Pirone will share his passion for Italian wine with tasters and reveal excellent, affordable finds from Piemonte, Tuscany, Abruzzo, Sicily and other great wine producing regions of Italy.

Ciro Pirone, Director of Italian Wines for Horizon Beverage Company, knows a thing or two about Italian wines. Born and raised in Salerno, Italy, his family’s lifestyle and traditions fed his passion for wine, food and culture. As a graduate of the Istituto Alberghiero di Salerno where he studied hotel and restaurant management, Pirone landed in Boston in 1999 where he continued his wine education at Boston University, the International Sommelier Guild and the London-based Wine & Spirits Educational Trust (WSET). As the Director of Italian Wines for Horizon Beverages, his goal is to help American wine consumers better understand and appreciate the wine from his homeland.

With Pirone’s expertise and The Wine ConneXtion’s huge selection, customers are guaranteed to discover a bottle of vino that they love. Walk-ins are welcome all day, stop by for an exciting journey through the great wine regions of Italy!

WHERE: The Wine ConneXtion, 117 Main Street in North Andover, MA.

WHEN: Saturday, January 24th 2015; 1:00PM-5:00PM.

COST: Free to the public. *Please note: Must be 21 or older.

About The Wine ConneXtion:

The Wine ConneXtion offers customers a unique and innovative wine-purchasing experience at the First & Main Marketplace in North Andover, Massachusetts. The store offers "eXcellent wines at eXceptional prices" by providing the best wines in their categories with a no-fuss environment. With features like the Tasting Station, encouraging customers to taste and learn about the distinguishing features of wine before buying, the store marries innovative store design and technology with a long tradition of knowledge and experience. The result is our ability to select an assortment of quality wines at great prices and pass those savings onto our mainstream consumers and wine enthusiasts all over Massachusetts and beyond. The Wine ConneXtion is located at 117 Main Street, North Andover, MA 01845 and hours of operation are Monday - Thursday: 10am - 7pm, Friday: 10am – 8pm, Saturday: 9am - 7pm and Sunday: 11am - 5pm. To reach the Wine ConneXtion directly please call (toll-free) 877-469-5025.