Farina Wines is a four-generation family winery in Valpolicella Classica, near Verona, with more than 100 years of history.  Today it is run by the fourth generation, Claudio and Elena Farina, who have modernized the winery while maintaining its traditional Amarone identity.  About 70% of production is exported.  Farina is interesting for the balance between tradition and the evolution through technology. Farina still embraces the classic Valpolicella technique of appassimento—drying grapes before fermentation—but its newer drying facilities precisely control temperature, humidity and airflow.  Their Amarone is therefore not simply about richness.  The winery emphasizes a balance between maturity and freshness, purity and elegance, which is a useful way to distinguish Farina from Amarone producers whose wines lean extremely extracted or sweet-fruited.

Maria Mosconi is Farina's Export Manager.  She joined the winery in 2018, initially assisting Claudio Farina before becoming Export Manager.  Her background includes laboratory work, the Soave wine consortium, events, sommelier training and several years at Signorvino. Farina talks about tradition evolving.  Maria is passionate about sharing how and where the winery has deliberately stayed traditional, and where has technology genuinely changed the character of the wines.

The wines to know are Amarone della Valpolicella Classico, Famiglia Farina Amarone, Montefante Amarone Riserva, Mezzadro alla Fontana Amarone Riserva, Alessandro Valpolicella Superiore, and Montecorna Ripasso Superiore.  Amarone della Valpolicella Classico is the classic expression (70% Corvina, 20% Rondinella, 10% Molinara). The grapes are dried for roughly 90 days, losing about 40% of their weight, then the wine spends significant time in wood and bottle.  Famiglia Farina Amarone is particularly interesting historically.  It was launched in 2015 as a recreation of Farina's celebrated 1968 Amarone, using an intentionally more old-school style alongside modern winemaking technology. Montefante Amarone Riserva is one of the winery's flagship expressions. Mezzadro alla Fontana Amarone Riserva is another top-tier wine and part of Farina's Quintessential Valpolicella Classica Luxury Edition. Alessandro Valpolicella Superiore and Montecorna Ripasso Superiore are good wines to know if you want something less powerful than Amarone. 

A trusted neighborhood anchor for when you break the routine to celebrate Community and the Arts in San Francisco.  Zingari, 'nomads' in Italian, is the progressive Ristorante for San Francisco:  Italian steakhouse, handmade pasta kitchen, live jazz bar, Italian wine list, classic cocktail bar, Roman pizza shop, and espresso bar.  It is the perfect place for you to restore and connect with your guests.  You will find quality, seasonal products from Italy and California within the kitchen, wine cellar, and aperitivo bar.  ​Benvenuti.  ​​From Italy with Love.  All welcome.

​​​​Banjara Life is a San Francisco hospitality brand that finds inspiration from world travelers and innkeepers.  Everything we curate—the dishes on our menus to our community events—aspires to offer an experience that indulges your senses and intrigues your spirit.  Banjara refers to the banjara people — Zingari, Romani or Nomads — who live and travel through Mediterranean Europe and West Asia.  They are renowned for their rich culture and dazzling aesthetic; their songs, poetry, and dance convey mystery and romance.  The Banjara people remind us to travel light and carry a smile—to be open to  discovery and new delights. ​​From the world with love.  All welcome.

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Aline Baly is the third-generation co-owner and international ambassador of Château Coutet, the Premier Grand Cru Classé of Barsac. With an American business education and deep Bordeaux family heritage, she has played a major role in bringing a modern, gastronomic perspective to Coutet and to Barsac wines.  Marcel Baly, the grandfather of Aline Baly, acquired Château Coutet in 1977.  Aline's entry into the family business is a great story. In 2005, she helped her uncle at a London wine event, translating and pouring Château Coutet. She has said that the experience made her realize she wanted to become involved in the family estate. She subsequently pursued her MBA and moved to Bordeaux in 2008.  Today, the Baly family's management is essentially two generations working together: Aline with her father Dominique and uncle Philippe. Aline has described the division as her father focusing on long-term strategy, Philippe on operations and logistics, and herself on marketing and communications.

Aline has spent much of her career communicating Coutet internationally.  The important thing about Aline professionally: she is an evangelist for Sauternes and Barsac as a food wine, not merely a dessert wine. Her philosophy is essentially: traditions exist, but there are no rules.  The food-pairing philosophy is contrast, texture, and acidity, rather than simply matching sweetness with sweetness. Coutet food pairing favorites have included: lobster (signature Coutet pairing), roast turkey, shellfish, roast chicken, spicy asian cuisine, cheese (particularly blue and aged cheeses), and fresh strawberries.  Coutet lobster philosophy is particularly interesting: the sweetness of lobster meat complements the wine while the texture creates contrast. Turkey works differently—the savory, salty character creates contrast against Coutet's sweetness.

Coutet is a Premier Grand Cru Classé under the 1855 classification, located in Barsac. The estate currently covers about 44 hectares and is planted approximately 75% Sémillon, 23% Sauvignon Blanc and 2% Muscadelle. Its signature style is somewhat distinctive within sweet Bordeaux: rich botrytized sweetness balanced by pronounced acidity and freshness. The name Coutet is associated with the Gascon word for “knife,” referring to the wine's cutting freshness. One particularly interesting point: Aline has spoken extensively about Coutet's terroir and winemaking, including the estate's effort to reconstruct the vineyard parcels that belonged to Coutet around the time of the 1855 classification. The final missing parcel was reportedly acquired in 2023, meaning the vineyard has essentially been reconstituted to its 1855 boundaries. Aline Baly of Château Coutet à Barsac is a particularly interesting figure in Bordeaux because she represents the third generation of the Baly family at Château Coutet and has become one of the estate’s principal international ambassadors.

For Coutet's identity, think Botrytis, Sémillon, limestone, clay, and acidity.  That's why a good Coutet doesn't drink simply as “sweet wine.” The sweetness is counterweighted by acidity, giving it the ability to work with salty, savory, spicy and acidic foods.  Château Coutet is a wine of sweetness, acidity, minerality and texture that happens to be sweet.  If you're discussing Coutet over lunch or dinner, avoid the standard Sauternes and foie gras pairing.  Go after the Coutet and food with contrasting elements—salt, bitterness, acidity, spice—to create a more interesting pairing.  That's where you can have a genuinely interesting and fun lunch or dinner party with Aline.

​​​Banjara Life is a San Francisco hospitality brand that finds inspiration from world travelers and innkeepers.  Everything we curate—the dishes on our menus to our community events—aspires to offer an experience that indulges your senses and intrigues your spirit.  Banjara refers to the banjara people — Zingari, Romani or Nomads — who live and travel through Mediterranean Europe and West Asia.  They are renowned for their rich culture and dazzling aesthetic; their songs, poetry, and dance convey mystery and romance.  The Banjara people remind us to travel light and carry a smile—to be open to  discovery and new delights. ​​From the world with love.  All welcome.

​A trusted neighborhood anchor for when you break the routine to celebrate Community and the Arts in San Francisco.  Zingari, 'nomads' in Italian, is the progressive Ristorante for San Francisco:  Italian steakhouse, handmade pasta kitchen, live jazz bar, Italian wine list, classic cocktail bar, Roman pizza shop, and espresso bar.  It is the perfect place for you to restore and connect with your guests.  You will find quality, seasonal products from Italy and California within the kitchen, wine cellar, and aperitivo bar.  ​Benvenuti.  ​​From Italy with Love.  All welcome.

​​​Banjara Life is a San Francisco hospitality brand that finds inspiration from world travelers and innkeepers.  Everything we curate—the dishes on our menus to our community events—aspires to offer an experience that indulges your senses and intrigues your spirit.  Banjara refers to the banjara people — Zingari, Romani or Nomads — who live and travel through Mediterranean Europe and West Asia.  They are renowned for their rich culture and dazzling aesthetic; their songs, poetry, and dance convey mystery and romance.  The Banjara people remind us to travel light and carry a smile—to be open to  discovery and new delights. ​​From the world with love.  All welcome.

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Not just another wedding venue. A winter wedding in Italy—without leaving San Francisco.  When the city turns cold, Zingari becomes warm. Candlelight. Handmade pasta. Fine Italian wine. Live jazz. An unforgettable evening shared with the people you love most.  Zingari is distinctive.  Not trying to recreate a ballroom wedding.  ZIngari offers an immersive Italian celebration centered on hospitality, exceptional food, wine, and genuine connection.

Rather than competing with outdoor vineyards or gardens, Zingari offers a warm, intimate, European atmosphere that feels especially appropriate from November through February.  Instead of fighting cold weather, you embrace Zingari's cozy Italian Romance. Winter naturally complements everything that makes an Italian restaurant romantic: candlelight, rich wood finishes, wine cellar, handmade pasta, red wine, live jazz, and warm hospitality

Zingari is designed for exactly this experience where guests spend more time together.
Unlike summer weddings where guests wander outdoors, winter weddings naturally encourage people to stay inside.  This allows for longer conversations, more dancing, better wine experiences, greater focus on the food, and a more intimate celebration

Zingari features Italian winter comfort food.  Winter is when guests crave: fresh pappardelle, ossobuco, short ribs, truffle dishes, risotto, barolo, brunello, amarone, espresso, and tiramisu.  These are dishes that feel especially luxurious in colder months and align naturally with Zingari's Italian steakhouse and pasta kitchen.

One of Zingari's distinctive advantages is its live jazz programming, which transforms a wedding reception into something closer to an elegant Italian supper club than a conventional banquet. Live jazz creates a cinematic atmosphere. Zingari features live music everyday, adding energy without overpowering conversation. 

Multiple spaces create an event journey.  Instead of holding everything in one ballroom, couples can move guests through different environments: rooftop aperitivo (weather permitting), ceremony, cocktail hour, wine cellar photos, private dining room, jazz bar after-party.  Zingari offers several private rooms, including the Florence Room, Artist Room, Cellar Room, Terrace Room, and options for full restaurant buyouts, making this progression possible.

Holiday decor already feels magical.  During November and December: Union Square holiday lights, Christmas decorations, elegant hotel lobbies nearby, and seasonal storefront displays. Couples get a luxurious backdrop without paying to create it themselves.  

European "destination wedding" feel without leaving San Francisco.  Guests can stay in nearby hotels, walk to Union Square, enjoy theater performances, visit holiday markets, and experience an Italian-inspired evening in the heart of the city.  It feels like a weekend getaway rather than simply attending a reception.

Better value than peak wedding season.  Winter often offers: greater date availability, easier hotel booking, less competition for vendors, and potentially more flexibility than peak spring and summer weekends.  Many couples also appreciate that restaurant weddings provide exceptional food and service without requiring a traditional ballroom. Restaurant buyouts as an intimate, memorable alternative to conventional venues. ​

​A trusted neighborhood anchor for when you break the routine to celebrate Community and the Arts in San Francisco.  Zingari, 'nomads' in Italian, is the progressive Ristorante for San Francisco:  Italian steakhouse, handmade pasta kitchen, live jazz bar, Italian wine list, classic cocktail bar, Roman pizza shop, and espresso bar.  It is the perfect place for you to restore and connect with your guests.  You will find quality, seasonal products from Italy and California within the kitchen, wine cellar, and aperitivo bar.  ​Benvenuti.  ​​From Italy with Love.  All welcome.

​​​Banjara Life is a San Francisco hospitality brand that finds inspiration from world travelers and innkeepers.  Everything we curate—the dishes on our menus to our community events—aspires to offer an experience that indulges your senses and intrigues your spirit.  Banjara refers to the banjara people — Zingari, Romani or Nomads — who live and travel through Mediterranean Europe and West Asia.  They are renowned for their rich culture and dazzling aesthetic; their songs, poetry, and dance convey mystery and romance.  The Banjara people remind us to travel light and carry a smile—to be open to  discovery and new delights. ​​From the world with love.  All welcome.

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​A trusted neighborhood anchor for when you break the routine to celebrate Community and the Arts in San Francisco.  Zingari, 'nomads' in Italian, is the progressive Ristorante for San Francisco:  Italian steakhouse, handmade pasta kitchen, live jazz bar, Italian wine list, classic cocktail bar, Roman pizza shop, and espresso bar.  It is the perfect place for you to restore and connect with your guests.  You will find quality, seasonal products from Italy and California within the kitchen, wine cellar, and aperitivo bar.  ​Benvenuti.  ​​From Italy with Love.  All welcome.

​​Banjara Life is a San Francisco hospitality brand that finds inspiration from world travelers and innkeepers.  Everything we curate—the dishes on our menus to our community events—aspires to offer an experience that indulges your senses and intrigues your spirit.  Banjara refers to the banjara people — Zingari, Romani or Nomads — who live and travel through Mediterranean Europe and West Asia.  They are renowned for their rich culture and dazzling aesthetic; their songs, poetry, and dance convey mystery and romance.  The Banjara people remind us to travel light and carry a smile—to be open to  discovery and new delights. ​​From the world with love.  All welcome.

Maria Mosconi is the Export Manager at Farina Wines⁠, a century-old family winery in the Valpolicella Classica region near Verona, Italy. She joined the company in October 2018, initially serving as assistant to Claudio Farina before being promoted to lead the winery’s international sales and export operations.

Her background combines both technical and commercial wine experience. She trained as a chemical and microbiological laboratory technician, beginning her career in a winery laboratory. She later worked with the Soave Wine Consortium, organizing wine events. After additional event-management roles, she completed sommelier training and worked for Signorvino, one of Italy’s best-known wine retail and hospitality groups, before joining Farina.

As Export Manager, her responsibilities include: Developing international markets for Farina wines. Managing relationships with importers, distributors, and restaurants. Representing the winery at major trade fairs such as Vinitaly. Traveling extensively to support export customers, particularly in North America and other overseas markets.

In an interview published by Farina, Mosconi noted that one of her favorite export markets is the United States. She recalled being especially proud when a U.S. restaurateur contacted her nearly a year after reopening following a devastating fire to say he had chosen Farina wines because of their quality.  She also describes Farina as a company that emphasizes: merit-based advancement, teamwork, and continuous innovation while respecting the traditions of Valpolicella winemaking.

If you’re interested in Farina Wines, Maria Mosconi is one of the principal people responsible for introducing the winery’s Amarone, Ripasso, and other wines to international restaurants, retailers, and importers.

It would also be an exceptional match with Pappardelle della Nonna featuring slow-braised beef short rib and mushrooms—the richness of the dish complements Amarone’s concentrated fruit and savory complexity.

​A trusted neighborhood anchor for when you break the routine to celebrate Community and the Arts in San Francisco.  Zingari, 'nomads' in Italian, is the progressive Ristorante for San Francisco:  Italian steakhouse, handmade pasta kitchen, live jazz bar, Italian wine list, classic cocktail bar, Roman pizza shop, and espresso bar.  It is the perfect place for you to restore and connect with your guests.  You will find quality, seasonal products from Italy and California within the kitchen, wine cellar, and aperitivo bar.  ​Benvenuti.  ​​From Italy with Love.  All welcome.

​​Banjara Life is a San Francisco hospitality brand that finds inspiration from world travelers and innkeepers.  Everything we curate—the dishes on our menus to our community events—aspires to offer an experience that indulges your senses and intrigues your spirit.  Banjara refers to the banjara people — Zingari, Romani or Nomads — who live and travel through Mediterranean Europe and West Asia.  They are renowned for their rich culture and dazzling aesthetic; their songs, poetry, and dance convey mystery and romance.  The Banjara people remind us to travel light and carry a smile—to be open to  discovery and new delights. ​​From the world with love.  All welcome.

Here being scolded by our Grappa teacher, Paolo Boselli, for talking too much in class. I say humorously, some things never change. Beyond the entertaining sense of humor, it was an incredible opportunity to experience a Marolo Grappa seminar. It was set up by the book: every attendee had a place-mat with nine tulip glasses and a chart with the products' description. Everybody went through the olfactory examination of the nine labels and their flavors. Something of quality. Cin Cin!
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Paolo Boselli is the exclusive United States importer and distributor for Marolo, a renowned, family-run artisanal distillery based in Alba, Piedmont. Through his company, Premium Brands, he has supplied the American market with Marolo’s traditional Italian grappas and MILLA (a chamomile-infused grappa) since 1997. The Marolo family has been crafting premium, single-varietal grappas—made from the pomace of local Piedmontese grapes like Nebbiolo, Barolo, and Moscato—since 1977. You can explore the full portfolio of Marolo products and where to find them via the Paolo Boselli Portfolio or directly on the Marolo Grappa site.

​A trusted neighborhood anchor for when you break the routine to celebrate Community and the Arts in San Francisco.  Zingari, 'nomads' in Italian, is the progressive Ristorante for San Francisco:  Italian steakhouse, handmade pasta kitchen, live jazz bar, Italian wine list, classic cocktail bar, Roman pizza shop, and espresso bar.  It is the perfect place for you to restore and connect with your guests.  You will find quality, seasonal products from Italy and California within the kitchen, wine cellar, and aperitivo bar.  ​Benvenuti.  ​​From Italy with Love.  All welcome.

​​Banjara Life is a San Francisco hospitality brand that finds inspiration from world travelers and innkeepers.  Everything we curate—the dishes on our menus to our community events—aspires to offer an experience that indulges your senses and intrigues your spirit.  Banjara refers to the banjara people — Zingari, Romani or Nomads — who live and travel through Mediterranean Europe and West Asia.  They are renowned for their rich culture and dazzling aesthetic; their songs, poetry, and dance convey mystery and romance.  The Banjara people remind us to travel light and carry a smile—to be open to  discovery and new delights. ​​From the world with love.  All welcome.

The Colorado Rockies Baseball star Carlos Gonzalez, who bats 3rd and is a right fielder, always enjoys Cozze (Mediterranean Mussels) at Zingari whenever he played the Giants. Here Krishan is enjoying his 'baseball highlights'. Super special memory.

Carlos Eduardo González, nicknamed "CarGo", is a former Venezuelan Major League Baseball (MLB) outfielder who played from 2008–2019. He was a three-time All-Star and the 2010 National League batting champion, primarily for the Colorado Rockies. The 6' 1" left-handed batter and thrower also won three Gold Gloves and two Silver Sluggers.

​A trusted neighborhood anchor for when you break the routine to celebrate Community and the Arts in San Francisco.  Zingari, 'nomads' in Italian, is the progressive Ristorante for San Francisco:  Italian steakhouse, handmade pasta kitchen, live jazz bar, Italian wine list, classic cocktail bar, Roman pizza shop, and espresso bar.  It is the perfect place for you to restore and connect with your guests.  You will find quality, seasonal products from Italy and California within the kitchen, wine cellar, and aperitivo bar.  ​Benvenuti.  ​​From Italy with Love.  All welcome.

​​Banjara Life is a San Francisco hospitality brand that finds inspiration from world travelers and innkeepers.  Everything we curate—the dishes on our menus to our community events—aspires to offer an experience that indulges your senses and intrigues your spirit.  Banjara refers to the banjara people — Zingari, Romani or Nomads — who live and travel through Mediterranean Europe and West Asia.  They are renowned for their rich culture and dazzling aesthetic; their songs, poetry, and dance convey mystery and romance.  The Banjara people remind us to travel light and carry a smile—to be open to  discovery and new delights. ​​From the world with love.  All welcome.

​A trusted neighborhood anchor for when you break the routine to celebrate Community and the Arts in San Francisco.  Zingari, 'nomads' in Italian, is the progressive Ristorante for San Francisco:  Italian steakhouse, handmade pasta kitchen, live jazz bar, Italian wine list, classic cocktail bar, Roman pizza shop, and espresso bar.  It is the perfect place for you to restore and connect with your guests.  You will find quality, seasonal products from Italy and California within the kitchen, wine cellar, and aperitivo bar.  ​Benvenuti.  ​​From Italy with Love.  All welcome.

​​Banjara Life is a San Francisco hospitality brand that finds inspiration from world travelers and innkeepers.  Everything we curate—the dishes on our menus to our community events—aspires to offer an experience that indulges your senses and intrigues your spirit.  Banjara refers to the banjara people — Zingari, Romani or Nomads — who live and travel through Mediterranean Europe and West Asia.  They are renowned for their rich culture and dazzling aesthetic; their songs, poetry, and dance convey mystery and romance.  The Banjara people remind us to travel light and carry a smile—to be open to  discovery and new delights. ​​From the world with love.  All welcome.

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