This event is currently sold out. Checkout Wearable Floral Arrangements and Sips @ ViA VECCHiA (6/16)!

DETAILS:  Let creativity bloom this Portland Wine Week! Craft your own gorgeous seasonal bouquet, guided by florist Morgan Wagner-Holz of Elder Farm and Forage, while Sommelier Susannah Gleason leads a tasting of four deliciously paired wines in the beautiful surrounds of ViA VECCHiA. Get ready to show off your unique floral design and insider wine knowledge! Don’t wait around — tickets won’t last long.  

ViA VECCHiA is an Italian-inspired small plates restaurant located in the heart of the Old Port in an iconic brick and ivy-covered building overlooking cobblestone streets. A destination for wine and dining, VV boasts a large wrap-around 20-seat bar surrounded by luxurious velvet booths in a warm, energetic atmosphere.                    

MENU: Four vibrant wines that will pair to enhance the bouquet-making experience

PRICE: $85 per person all inclusive (30 tickets available)

LINKS: ViA VECCHiA, Elder Farm and Forage

Portland Wine Week is Presented by Wine Wise with Partner Sponsors Bangor Savings and Buoy Local.

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. 

We are so excited to have Morgan Wagner-Holz of Elder Farm and Forage join us for this special event. Her focus is on creating gorgeous, seasonal bouquets from blooms she cultivates herself on her farm in Windham.