1-5 p.m. Feb. 18, The Wine ConneXtion, 117 Main St., North Andover. Italians have an expression about wine: "in vino veritas" — in wine, there is truth. The Wine ConneXtion will take guests on a journey, sharing their knowledge and passion while revealing excellent and affordable picks from Piedmont, Tuscany, Abruzzo, Sicily and other well-known wine producing regions in Italy.

From distinctive reds to unusual whites, guests are invited to sip their way and to explore the wonderful offerings this great wine producing country has to offer. All tastings are complimentary and open to the public, guests must be age 21 or older to attend. For information: www.wineconnextion.com