Stop in and see us, pick out some wine, have a good time!
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323 Main Street, Ames IA 50010
Store Hours
Tuesday - Thursday
11:30 AM — 11:00 PM or later
Friday and Saturday
11:30am — 1:00am
Sunday
11:30am - 10:00pm
Drop by to sign up for a class, and grab a t-shirt, wine, to-go drinks, gifts or glassware from your favorite Wine Bar! Just like when you visit us in person, we are so glad you're here!
The Judgment of Paris changed the course of the wine industry. It thrust wines from California to a leading position among historic, premier chateaus from France. The May 24, 1976 blind tasting positioned Burgundy Chardonnay against California Chardonnay and Red Bordeaux against California Cabernet Sauvignon. At the time, California wines hadn’t made a mark internationally.
For the white wine tasting, three of the top four wines were Californian, not French, with Chateau Montelena winning handily: 132 points total, nearly ten points ahead of the second-place Meursault Charmes, which received 126.5 points.
For the red wine tasting, the scores were much closer than with the white wines. But that didn’t change the fact that a Californian wine won again, beating out some of the greatest wines in Bordeaux. It was the Stag’s Leap Cabernet Sauvignon that carried the day.
Come sip and cast your own vote for California vs France - and really the true winners will be all of you tasting all of these great wines!
Classes are 1.5 -2 hours long
What you can expect:
sign up today!!!
Registration required
Closed to the public- only pre-registered tasters in attendance
Wine discounts? - Yes, for attendees only!
Giveaways? - Of course!
enjoy Della Viti's one of a kind tasting charcuterie buffet included (with some AAHHMMAZING French and American Cheeses on the Buffet!!
- Taste while you sip!
Date: Mondays! - Judgement of Paris wine tasting August 18, 2025
Time: Reception 6:00pm, Tasting starts 6:30pm
$$: $60.00 per seat - Price increase represents the higher level of wines we are tasting. We always try to bring a good cross section of wines that represent all values, but the only way to truly do this tasting was to have a more elevated lineup!
A delicious & fun experience to try new wines , sip cocktails or craft beer, play games, & simply enjoy one another!
Join us for a unique experience in wine tasting! Every day, Every time. Now with our online shop you can grab a T or sign up for events with the click of a button!
With over 50 wines by the glass and an extensive craft beer , premium liquor, and scotch list, you’re sure to find something to your liking! Enjoy cheeses, charcuterie, and chocolate picked specifically to enhance your experience.
Bethany DeVries
Wine Lover
Welcome to Della Viti!
Whether it is the cozy and warm atmosphere, ever revolving craft beers, the fresh appetizers, premium hand crafted drinks or the best wine by the glass selection in town - our mission is to provide you with the best experience we can. Every Time.
When the atmosphere, the wine and the company is perfect...it's magic.
Della Viti is Iowa’s first self-serve wine bar. We offer 40 wines in 10 Napa Technology WineStations to our patrons. The Wine Stations gives YOU, the customer the power to choose! You can choose between a taste, a half glass, or a full (5 ounce) pour. This way you can try a varietal or region that you may never have before! We also stock a retail selection of a few hundred bottles so if you find something you can't live without, you can share it (with a corking fee) or take a bottle home with you!
Della Viti also offers a full service bar with premium liquors, cocktails, an extensive bourbon and scotch list and more than 40 craft beers. So if a Whiskey, a Martini or an IPA is your style, Della Viti is your place! We’re located at 323 Main Street in downtown Ames, Iowa and can be reached at 515-232-0241. Hours: Tues - Thurs: 11:30am - 11pm. Fri & Sat: 11:30am-2am Sunday: 11:30am-10pm.
Interested in having an event at Della Viti Ames?
contact us at events@dellavitiames.com for our catering menu and rental options!
We'll always do our best to make sure you have the perfect event!
"Dope! Really cool atmosphere. Wine selection was great, and plenty of options for non-wine drinkers. Would recommend.
Stop in and see us, pick out some wine, have a good time!
Store Hours
Tuesday - Thursday
11:30 AM — 11:00 PM or later
Friday and Saturday
11:30am — 1:00am
Sunday
11:30am - 10:00pm