At Restaurant Olivia, we are driven by an obsession with Italy’s incredible diversity of grapes and regions. That focus has led us south of Rome, for our first-ever Lazio wine dinner featuring the wines of Marco Carpineti.

Tucked into the volcanic foothills of the Lepini Mountains, the hilltop town of Cori is one of Italy’s most historic yet criminally overlooked wine regions. Marco took over his family’s land in 1986 and became a pioneer of organic agriculture in 1994, stripping away chemicals and using horse-plowed rows and biodynamic practices to revive near-extinct ancient varieties. These are volcanic, high-altitude wines forged in tuff and limestone, showcasing Roman-era grapes like Bellone (the big, beautiful one), Cesanese, and the hyper-local Nero Buono.

Marco's son, Paolo, joins us as host for the night to tell these stories firsthand, unpacking the deep history and energy behind every glass, while Chef Ty and our culinary team have designed an exceptional five-course menu built specifically to lock in with Carpineti’s lineup.

We will be pouring Paolo’s entire offering, including the sparkling Kius Brut Millesimato, Capolemole Bianco, Capolemole Rosso, the amphora-aged Nzù Bellone, Tufaliccio, and the flagship red, Apolide Rosso.

These are distinct, thrilling wines that lit a fire under our team the second we tasted them. Expect a high-energy night of pure discovery and great conversation around our community table.

Space is limited—claim your seat before it fills.