Exploring Italian Wines With Ciro
Date: March 27th Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Location: Franklin Liquors Wine Room
Join us for an exclusive, sit-down wine tasting and educational event featuring the renowned Ciro Pirone from PSP Wines. Ciro, a frequent and beloved guest host, will lead us on a delightful journey through the diverse and exquisite wines of Italy.
We'll be exploring:
- Sparkling wine from the Veneto region
- Rich and robust Tuscan reds
- The prestigious "King of Wines" from Piedmont
Ciro's expertise and passion for Italian wines are unmatched, making this an evening you won't want to miss. Come and experience the beauty and complexity of Italian wines with fellow enthusiasts.
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RSVP Required
About Ciro:
Ciro Pirone, VP of business development PSP Wines, Former Director of Italian Wines for Horizon Beverage Company, is a graduate of the Istituto Alberghiero (Hotel and Restaurant Management school) of Salerno, Italy and a Vinitaly Wine Ambassador (Vinitaly Wine Academy). Traveling and working in Italy, England and the US, Ciro developed an incredible passion for wine, food and culture. After all, growing up in Italy, wine was always a very important part of his family’s lifestyle and traditions
In 1999, Ciro moved to the US permanently. He landed in Boston, where he continued his wine studies at Boston University, the International Sommelier Guild, the London –based Wine & Spirits Educational Trust (WSET), as well as he completed and passed with Honors the Italian Wine Specialist Certification by the North American Sommelier Association (part of the worldwide recognized Italian Sommelier Association). In June of 2017 (and again in 2019) he completed the Vinitaly Wine Academy and received the prestigious Vinitaly Wine Ambassador certification.
In 2019 also passed with Honors the Italian Wine Scholar program by the Wine Scholar Guild. In 2007, Ciro accepted the position of Italian Wine Specialist for Horizon Beverage. After successful growth at HBC, Ciro accepted on a new challenge as the US Brand Manager for the Arnaldo Caprai Winery of Montefalco (Umbria), the top producer of worldwide recognized Sagrantino di Montefalco. In June 2011, Ciro returned to Horizon Beverage with a new position of Director of Italian Wines in support of their expanding presence in the New England marketplace.
Ciro is happy to share his passion for Italian wine and culture in an effort to give the American wine consumer a better understanding and appreciation for Italian wine!
About The Franklin Wine Club Founder:
Mark C Lenzi CSW,CSS,CWAS,FWS,IWS*,SWS,IWM owner of Franklin Liquors
- Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW) And Spirits( (CSS) by the Society of Wine Educators.
- California Wine Appellation Specialist (CWAS) by the San Francisco Wine School. (First In MA)
- French Wine Scholar(FWS)/instructor, Spanish Wine Scholar (SWS), And Italian Wine Scholar (IWS*) by the Wine Scholar Guil
- Italian Wine Specialist (IWS*) by the North American Sommelier Association.
- Oregon Wine Expert (OWE) by the Napa Valley Wine Academy,
- Italian Wine Maestro (IWM) by the Vinitaly International (First USA Class)
- Co Host-Podcast/Radio Show The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)
- Founder-The Franklin Wine Club
