DETAILS: Join Via Vecchia’s Sommelier Susannah Gleason and Beverage Director Mark Hibbard for this fun event exploring some of the beautiful wines Northern Italy has to offer. We’ll talk through and taste several wines with Susannah and Mark, and end with a fortified wine-based cocktail workshop.
Learn more about Sommelier Susannah Gleason in our Portland Wine Week Sommelier Feature Reel sponsored by SheLuxe.
ViA VECCHiA is a small plates Italian inspired restaurant. Located in the heart of the Old Port in an iconic brick and ivy covered building overlooking cobblestone streets. Re-imagined for 2020, VV boasts a large wrap around 20 seat bar surrounded by luxurious velvet booths in a warm, energetic atmosphere.
COST: $55 all inclusive
RESERVE: Click here to book through RESY
LINKS: ViA VECCHiA
Susannah Gleason, Via Vecchia’s wine director, has experience in all facets of the restaurant and retail wine industries. Her focus at Via Vecchia is on helping staff and guests navigate the occasionally complex world of classic Italian wines. Susannah holds an advanced certificate in wine from WSET, and enjoys furthering her knowledge through practical experience as well as personal exploration.
Mark Hibbard has had stewardship of Via Vecchia’s beverage program since its inception in 2020. Using the knowledge he has gained over his 20 years in the food and beverage industry he now focuses his efforts on crafting approachable cocktails centered around Italy’s fortified wines, amari, and aperitivo.
