Mezzogiorno Wines
My goal with Mezzogiorno Wines is to search the seemingly endless array of Italian and Portuguese wines--these countries each boast literally hundreds of different grape varieties--and bring to the Minnesota market my favorite examples of both their most iconic wine styles, as well as the those still flying under the radar. At the same time, I will emphasize small producers employing sustainable (often organic) winemaking methods; owner-operated wineries from which each bottle represents a dream realized and a tradition kept alive.
And, while focusing on wineries that are doing the right thing for their land and their communities is great, I would like Mezzogiorno Wines to leave its own positive marks! To that end, I pledge to donate 10% of the company's annual profits (aka my salary) to non-profit organizations in Minnesota, Italy, Portugal, and around the world.
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