Sample more than 70 Italian wines at Carlucci

Explore more than 70 wines from almost every single region in Italy and in every style at a wine tasting Thursday hosted by Binny's Beverage Depot and Carlucci. A pre-tasting introduction into the world of Italian wine begins at 5:30 p.m. The cost for tasting is $15.

Info: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 16, at Carlucci Restaurant, 1801 Butterfield Road, Downers Grove. (630) 512-0990 or www.carluccirestaurant.com.

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