Not Every Great Italian WineLeaves Italy.Until Now.
From Tuscany to Bari, Vinum Cena discovers hidden family-owned wineries and brings authentic Italian wine experiences to restaurants, private homes, and collectors throughout the United States.
By reservation only · Experiences nationwide
The Vinum Cena Way
Wine is not a product. It is a memory waiting to happen.
Raffaele was born in Bari and raised between the vineyards of Tuscany and the dining tables of Southern Italy. Every bottle he selects carries a story — of a family, a harvest, a hillside that has never been touched by mass production.
The Curator
Born in Bari. Shaped by Florence. Brought to your table.
Raffaele splits his time between Florence and Chatham, NJ — traveling the Italian countryside to find wines that most Americans will never encounter. Each bottle he selects is a personal recommendation from someone who has sat at the winemaker's table.
Private Experiences
An Evening You Will Not Forget
Restaurant Wine Shows
An intimate tasting experience hosted at carefully selected fine dining establishments. Raffaele guides guests through a curated flight of boutique Italian wines, paired with the chef's seasonal menu.
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Private Home Dinners
The most personal of all Vinum Cena experiences. Raffaele comes to your home with a selection of exceptional bottles and transforms your dining room into a corner of Italy.
Host a DinnerThe Process
From Vineyard to Your Table
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Discover
Raffaele travels to small family estates across Italy, tasting hundreds of wines to find the few that are truly exceptional.
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Curate
Each wine is selected not just for quality, but for the story it tells and the experience it creates at the table.
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Design
Every event is thoughtfully designed — the wines, the pairings, the atmosphere — to create a complete Italian experience.
04
Gather
Guests arrive as strangers and leave as friends, united by the universal language of exceptional food and wine.
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Become Family
You don't simply become a guest. You become part of the Vinum Cena family.
Join the Family
You don't simply become a guest. You become family.
Vinum Cena events are intimate by design. Space is limited and each experience is tailored to the people in the room. Reach out to begin the conversation.