Bottle, Wine

Object number2018.23.1

Date2011

MediumGlass; Paper; Adhesive

Credit LineGift of Rino Miglioretti

DescriptionGreen molded glass wine bottle with gray and beige die-cut paper label. Paper label features a gray and white image of a man wearing a white hat, white shirt, and pants holding two fish, one in each hand, and smiling at the camera. Beige and red text throughout label.DimensionsHeight x Diameter: 12 × 3 in. (30.5 × 7.6 cm)
InscriptionsText on label reads “SANGIOVESE / SUISON VALLEY / 2015 / MIGLIORETTI / WINE / PITTSBURGH / 750 ml 2011 / Qualita Superiore VINO MIGLIORETTI” Embossed text around bottom of bottle reads “750 ml 21”.

Marks“MIGLIORETTI / WINE / PITTSBURGH”
Historical NotesRino Miglioretti, Jr. is a third-generation winemaker that grew up in East Liberty. His family originates from Northern Italy and they were active in the North Italy Beneficial Society, which maintained a clubhouse in East Liberty. Rino learned the craft of making from his father, Rino Miglioretti, Sr. He has since taught others how to make wine. Rino and his friends make wine from several different variety of grapes and each year they buy their grapes together from Consumers Fresh Produce in the Strip District. The custom labels on the wine bottle was designed by his late brother, Martin Miglioretti, and features a picture of their father.

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