Somm at Your Service

Your own private Sommelier Concierge.. for free!

Tired of your every day go-to wine and need suggestions for a change? Looking for a wine for that special someone who has different tastes than you? You say you don’t like red wine but how do you know for sure?

We believe that variety is the spice of life, so our wine selection curated from small producers around the world range from white to red to sparkling to sweet with some wines and varietals that you know and some that you may not know.

Our wine experts will be happy to tell you about new, interesting varietals to try, or suggest interesting pairings for your next special meal. Our Somms are at your service to help explain as well, the nuances of different wines and selections.

Schedule time today with one of Vero's sommeliers/wine experts to chat about wine (and olive oil too!) and make recommendations based on your interest, taste, and budget.

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Meanwhile, start checking out our selection of wines and olive oils in our online shop. Free shipping on 1 case or more!get

Here are some ideas to get you thinking:

Aldo Clerico Barolo DOCG Aldo Clerico Barolo DOCG
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Aldo Clerico Barolo DOCG
$56.99
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Vigna Petrussa Schioppettino di Prepotto Natural Wine Red Vigna Petrussa Schioppettino di Prepotto Natural Wine Red Vigna Petrussa Schioppettino di Prepotto Natural Wine Red
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Vigna Petrussa Schioppettino di Prepotto Natural Wine Red
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Braschi Sweet Albana White Wine Organic Braschi Sweet Albana White Wine Organic
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Braschi Sweet Albana White Wine Organic
$21.99
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La Maliosa Saturnalia Bianco Tuscan Natural Orange Wine La Maliosa Saturnalia Bianco Tuscan Natural Orange Wine
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La Maliosa Saturnalia Bianco Tuscan Natural Orange Wine
$35.99
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Check out the VeroBlog for interesting articles about select producers and products!

Vero Blog
Meet Schioppettino: An Outlaw Grape
Meet Schioppettino: An Outlaw Grape

It was forbidden to grow the Schioppettino grape only until recently.

Then Hilde Petrussa, 2nd generation owner of estate winery Vigna Petrussa, in Friuli, northeastern Italy, stepped in.

And thank goodness for that. With wine critics, like Ian d’Agata, calling Schioppettino “one of Italy’s most noble grapes” making “ unforgettable wines.” What are you waiting for?

Learn about this up-and-coming grape in this article.

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Meat Meet Nizza, Nizza Meet Meat
Meat Meet Nizza, Nizza Meet Meat

This is not a pot roast recipe from your grandma… but a beef roast recipe with a piedmontese cuisine flair. Explore the bold red Nizza barbera wine and enjoy it with this traditional Monferrato roast recipe. It has a Piemontese touch with a hazelnut gravy and a wine pairing that will wow at your next dinner, and warm you up as the days get colder heading into fall.

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Adapting Irish Traditions
Adapting Irish Traditions

Irish soda bread is an easy to make homemade bread which has become a way to celebrate Irish heritage. It is actually quite a versatile bread, especially when made as an Irish brown bread style, that makes it a great accompaniment with a hearty soup, for dipping in Italian olive oil, and with many other dishes. In this article we share a traditional Irish soda bread recipe passed down from generation to generation.

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Women in Wine Marching to a Different Beat
Women in Wine Marching to a Different Beat

The world of wine is being revolutionized by a surge of talented women winemakers. These passionate innovators are crafting unique and delicious wines using sustainable practices and minimal intervention throughout the winemaking process. From meticulous vineyard management to exploring new fermentation techniques, they're bringing a fresh perspective that's pushing the boundaries of what natural wine can be. This rise of women in natural wine is not only exciting the industry, but also offering wine lovers a diverse and ever-evolving selection of delicious wines to discover.

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Get the Recipe: Chef Angela's Sweet Potato Flatbread
Get the Recipe: Chef Angela's Sweet Potato Flatbread

Soft, golden, and naturally vegan, this sweet potato flatbread is made for tearing, dipping, and layering with a butter extra virgin olive oil and hazelnut pesto. An easy, pantry-driven recipe that fits weeknight dinners, aperitivo hour, and everything in between.

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Get the Recipe: Chef Angela's Vegan Spaghetti Squash
Get the Recipe: Chef Angela's Vegan Spaghetti Squash

Roasted spaghetti squash stands in for pasta in this vibrant vegan bowl, tossed with a mixed vegetable marinara and finished with an extra virgin olive oil and Italian hazelnuts. A weeknight-friendly recipe that brings small producers, good olive oil, and a glass of wine into the everyday.

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Where There’s Food There’s Wine
Where There’s Food There’s Wine

In Italy, when it comes to food as well as wine, you get to experience a living, breathing cultural heritage.

It is what elevates wine, and food and wine together, and makes an ordinary eating and drinking experience to become a sensory moment to fully enjoy.

But what are the key elements that allow wine to reach this level of appreciation? Find out in this article as we uncover the 3 pillars which makes Italian wine, along with food, a living and breathing UNESCO journey.

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Bring Some UNESCO Heritage Into Your Kitchen
Bring Some UNESCO Heritage Into Your Kitchen

In a world of mass-produced "Italian-style" shortcuts, Italian cuisine has finally received the ultimate stamp of authenticity: UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage status. But how do you actually bring this protected legacy to your table? We’ve curated a definitive guide to our most "Vero" (true) recipes, organized by the three pillars of Italian tradition. Discover the secrets of the Italian culinary identity and learn to cook with the mindful, seasonal rhythm that defines La Dolce Vita.

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Are Sweet Wines Coming Back?
Are Sweet Wines Coming Back?

The world of sweet wine is often greatly misunderstood. Good quality sweet wines can be every bit as complex and delicious as dry wines. Explore with us as we delve into how sweet wine is made and the history of sweet wine to understand why it is on the verge of resurgence in the wine world.

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Mardi Gras and Carnival: Connecting Traditions Around the World
Mardi Gras and Carnival: Connecting Traditions Around the World

Join us on a journey through Italy, US and Brazil, as we explore Mardi Gras and Carnival traditions and how they have migrated and merged into an international celebration.

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