Skip to Content
Advertisement
News

The Wines of Lake Garda Come to NYC

A hidden gem of a white wine varietal comes from Lake Garda to New York City for two weeks of promotional events and special dinners.

1:50 PM EDT on June 7, 2023

The wine country around Italy's Lake Garda, home to the Lugana D.O.C.

The wine country around Italy’s Lake Garda, home to the Lugana D.O.C.

The next best thing to visiting Lake Garda this spring is attending one of the special dining events scheduled in New York City over 10 days in June where one of Italy's best kept wine secrets will be shared. Running June 12 through June 22 at various restaurants and clubs, wines of the Lugana D.O.C., considered among the finest white wines in Italy, will be paired with carefully curated menus. Below are the participating restaurants and dates (click on link for reservations):

Il Fiorista (Monday, June 12, 2023)
ViceVersa (Tuesday, June 13, 2023)
Gnocco (Monday, June 19, 2023)
Hearth (Monday, June 19, 2023)
Misirizzi (Wednesday, June 21, 2023)
Osteria Carlina Tribeca (Thursday, June 22, 2023)

Additional information on the vineyards, restaurants, and clubs can be found here.

The Lugana D.O.C. is coming to NYC for a series of events to promote the wines of Lake Garda in the United States.

More Stories

Perfume & Culinary Retreat in Italy: April 2027

Appetito contributor Anita Jozsef is co-organizing a weeklong Perfume & Culinary Retreat with perfumer Franziska Josteit, bringing Scandinavian gastronomy and the art of perfumery together in Civitanova Marche, Italy.

November 2, 2026

The Beauty and Reality of the Slow Season in Italy

Our Sorrento-based contributor reflects on the dawn of the seasonal shift away from the months of rampant tourism in Italy.

November 2, 2026

Sunday Shop: 60 Cozy Women’s Finds for Autumn/Winter 2026 

Morgan Hines seeks out the best in not only food and drink but style, housewares, and more. Welcome to Appetito’s Sunday Shop!

November 1, 2026

On Gremolata and Death: a Halloween Story Starring Parsley

A craving for parsley inspires a recipe for Gremolata and research into the funerary rituals of ancient Rome.

October 30, 2026

Pasta Wednesday, Week 4: Baked Ziti

Joanna Moeller wraps up her Pasta Wednesday series with Baked Ziti, a classic Italian American dish inspired by her mother's version.

October 29, 2026

Luisa’s Table: Festivals in Campania and a Michelin Star in Milan

In her new column, Luisa Ruocco shares the culinary highlights of her latest Italian travels that take her from Campania to Milan.

October 28, 2026