In Italian tradition, harvest time is when Farmers gather together to celebrate the earth's bounty, catch up with their neighbours, and offer their produce. It is a time of merriment, celebrating the end of the intense work involved in planting, growing, and harvesting. Wine - an integral part of any gathering- has its own celebratory harvest tradition. Fresh off the vine grapes are poured into huge vats, and crushed in the first stage of this centuries old art form.
Since 1997, La Vendemmia has been Ottawa’s celebration of Italian wine and food. Held in the heart of Little Italy, Preston Street, La Vendemmia is a series of Italian wine and food seminars, dinners, cooking demos, wine tastings and a charity grape stomp.
This year, the events take place on September 20-26, 2010.
Visit www.prestonstreet.com/lavendemmia to see future events