Behind the Bottle: Wine, Business & Conversation with Alberto Grimaldi

About this event

An Industry Insider Happy Hour at Ristorante Pantuso Sunday, November 22, 2026 | 3:00–5:30 PM Ever wonder what really happens between the vineyard and your wine glass? Join us at Ristorante Pantuso for a relaxed afternoon of wine, food, and fascinating conversation with the people who bring great wines to your table. Our special guest, Alberto Grimaldi , winemaker of Giacomo Grimaldi Winery in Piemonte, Italy, will be joined by Isaac Ketcham , representing the importer and distributor, along with a local restaurant owner and wine retailer. Together, we'll pull back the curtain on the wine industry and explore questions like:

• What does it really take to bring a bottle of Italian wine to Colorado?

• How do wineries, importers, distributors, restaurants, and retailers work together?

• How do tariffs, shipping costs, and changing consumer tastes affect the wines we drink?

• What makes a wine worth $20, $50, or $200?

• What challenges and opportunities are facing winemakers and the wine industry today?

And most importantly, bring your own questions! This isn't a lecture, a formal tasting, or a sales presentation. It's an opportunity to share a glass of wine, meet a fourth-generation Italian winemaker, and enjoy an open conversation with people who live and breathe the wine business. Come for the conversation. Stay for the wine. 🍷 Wine: Alberto Grimaldi's wines will be available for purchase by the glass. 🍝 Food: Ristorante Pantuso's food menu will be available for purchase. No required wine purchase, no formal tasting, and no pressure. Just good company, interesting perspectives, and an opportunity to discover the stories behind the wines we enjoy. Whether you're a curious wine drinker, an enthusiastic collector, a restaurant professional, or simply someone who enjoys a good conversation over a glass of Italian wine, we'd love to have you join us. Sunday, November 22 | 3:00–5:30 PM Ristorante Pantuso Great wine has a story. Come meet the people behind it.

From Grand Junction Wine Spirits and Food