Fifteen years ago, the first Vendemmia Wine Festival took place in the courtyard of Saint Agnes Hospital on Broad Street in South Philadelphia. It has become a fun and looked-forward to annual event ever since.
Moreover, 300 local students have benefited from event proceeds over the years!
The Vendemmia Foundation is a non-profit, charitable organization recognized as tax exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The Foundation is dedicated to preserving Italian culture; to advancing the understanding of Italian heritage and the art of winemaking; to fostering pride in community; and to supporting the educational needs of students of Italian heritage in South Philadelphia.