Alto Adige Apericena
with Alois Clemens Lageder
Apericena (a-pair-ee-chaina) - a social hour that begins as an aperitivo and segues into a wine-filled dinner.
At Restaurant Olivia, our Apericena series uses the casual Italian "drink-and-dinner" format as an educational platform. Wine is the absolute star of the evening, beautifully complemented by a lighter, multi-course dinner and enriching conversations.
From the famed Alois Lageder Winery
Established in 1823, this family winery is located in the historic village of Magrè, where the winding Adige River and steep, towering peaks surround the vineyards to create a truly spectacular, one-of-a-kind setting and some of Italy’s most stunning wines.
Join us around our community table for an exclusive educational apericena featuring our host for the evening, Alois Clemens Lageder, the sixth-generation leader of Northern Italy’s benchmark winery.
Throughout the evening, we will explore exactly what makes this German-speaking region of Italy so incredibly special and unique in the Italian wine landscape.
Surrounded by alpine peaks much like Colorado, we'll dive into how this extreme vertical terrain impacts grape growing and explore Alois Lageder's pioneering approach: 100% of their estate vineyards and all 60 of their grower-partners are certified organic or biodynamic. This dedicated focus brings unmatched freshness and clarity to every bottle, perfectly aligning with our own ethos of sustainability and helping preserve the land for generations to come.
Clemens’ thoughtful, approachable style combined with the casual atmosphere of our community table, make this the perfect environment to relax, connect, and learn more about wine whether you are just beginning your journey or a seasoned collector.
Wines this evening feature native grapes such as Schiava, as well as international favorites like Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Pinot Grigio, plus one of Italy's most unique white blends: Misto Mare.
Bringing it all together, chef Ty and the Restaurant Olivia culinary team will present a light, curated menu of charcuterie, two pastas, and dessert, each one highlighting the flavors and enhancing the stories of the Alois Lageder Winery.
Seating is limited around our community table.
Reception at 6:00, sit-down tasting begins at 6:15. 
Wednesday, July 15th
6:00pm reception
$195 + tax & 22% service charge
Seating is limited.
Host: Scott Thomas, Restaurant Olivia wine director
Scott joined Restaurant Olivia as wine director in April 2023, bringing decades of experience in wine and hospitality. He is also the founder of Grappolo Wine School, which he established in 2022. Scott is highly passionate about educating others and aims to share his love for wine and food cultures with passionate enthusiasts and industry professionals.
Scott is one of only 22 certified Italian Wine Experts globally, holds certifications as a Certified Wine Educator and Certified Sommelier, and recently received a Master's degree in Wine Culture from the University of Gastronomic Sciences after spending two immersive years in the Barolo region of northern Italy. He has also earned the esteemed titles of Italian Wine Ambassador, certified Italian Wine Educator, and official Orvieto Ambassador.