Acclaimed Restaurateur Joins NFL Lengend In Vendemmia Celebration

You can count on this unlikely duo to be the first to pull up their pant legs, hop into a vat of grapes and stomp them to commemorate one of Italy’s most popular annual traditions that celebrates local winemakers and the harvesting of grapes. Restaurateur Antonio Cagnolo and NFL legend Vince Ferragamo, 2 of OC’s most famous Italian Americans, will join forces to recreate the centuries-old Vendemmia. Those attending will have an opportunity to go grape stomping as well as enjoy a 3-course sit-down Italian dinner, wine tasting, live music and a silent auction. The event, which will be held on the park-like grounds near Antonello Ristorante at South Coast Plaza Village, will benefit Orange County Ronald McDonald House to help the needs of parents with seriously ill children.