June 2 is the Festa della Repubblica, which commemorates the referendum day in 1946 when Italians decided their government’s future after World War II. The votes were in, the kingdom sent to exile and the rest is history. The celebration of the creation of the Italian Republic takes place in Rome each year with planes flying over the city, leaving smoke plumes the colors of the Italian flag.
Here’s a dozen corks to pop in celebration. Salut!
Bottega Vinaia Pinot Noir 2017, Trentino DOC. A light summer red from northern Italy that does well with a chill. Pretty mineral streak, sour cherry, strawberry and raspberry, fresh
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