Trattoria Giorgio

It’s that time of year again! Trattoria Giorgio will be closed between July 01 - 15, and reopen Tuesday July 16. We hope everyone has a great Fourth of July holiday and gets to take a good vacation this year. See you soon!

Chef Giorgio and his family usually take a little break this time of year. They’ll be back on Thursday July 14, refreshed and ready to serve you!

You deserve an amazing night out! Include Trattoria Giorgio in your plans for date night. Amazing food, atmosphere, wine, dessert, coffee, and great company makes for a special occasion even on a Tuesday. Reservations recommended at 864-271-9166.

Trattoria Giorgio is closed through Tuesday July 13, and will reopen Wednesday July 14. The crew is doing a major deep cleaning of the restaurant and then some much needed vacation! Much love and thanks to everyone that has supported the restaurant over the past year and four months. It’s been a challenge for everyone and we hope life is starting to return to semi-normal for y’all. Happy Independence Day!

It’s National Drink Wine Day, so we’d like to highlight an amazing Pinot Noir. The is the 2017 Yamhill Cuvée from Domaine Serene.
From their website,
“The ‘Yamhill Cuvée’ is an ultra-premium Willamette Valley Pinot Noir with consistency vintage to vintage due to the blending of Pinot Noir from each of our main vineyard estates. Named for the county where all of the Domaine Serene estates are found, the inaugural vintage of this blend includes the designation of the Yamhill-Carlton AVA and grapes from the Dundee Hills and Eola-Amity AVAs.

Fresh and vibrant, the 2017 ‘Yamhill Cuvée’ exudes pure and refined elegance. Introduced by a fetching floral nose, intense pure fruit flavors of strawberry, dark cherry and tart cranberry burst on the palate. A veil of complex notes of mulled spices, forest floor and chaparral balance the fruit-driven essence of the wine. The mouthfeel is dense with pure, rich texture and fresh minerality, integrating the structured tannins, leading to a smooth lingering finish.”
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Yay! It’s Wine Wednesday! Let’s consider Tenuta San Guido’s 2018 Le Difese. From their website -

“Le Difese (Toscana IGT) is produced by Tenuta San Guido since 2003.

It is a 70% Cabernet and 30% Sangiovese blend.

Fermentation takes place in stainless steel vats at controlled temperature and maceration lasts for about 12 days for both the Cabernet Sauvignon to the Sangiovese. It is then aged for 12 months in French and American oak barrels and for a further three months in the bottle.

The wine is distinguished by a good structure and is extremely supple making it very pleasant and drinkable.”

The next time you’re at Trattoria Giorgio, think about trying the Lodola Nuova 2015 Nobile di Montepulciano. From Ruffino’s website, “Color: Ruby red
Aroma: Deep and elegant. Intense aromas of ripe plum followed by delicate cloves notes.
Tasting profile: Round and velvety. Presents the elegant tannins that are characteristic of the Montepulciano area. The persistent, full-bodied finish is fruity, balanced, and fresh.” Follow them at

Let’s take a look at Vietti’s 2017 Barbera d’Alba Tre Vigne.

From their website, “Ruby color with ripe red cherry aromas and vanilla. With hints of violets the on the palate it shows bright acidity, soft tannins with good integration of oak, good complexity and a lingering cherry finish.

Food Pairings: Antipasti, rich salads, grilled seasoned vegetables, hearty soups/stews, pastas or with breaded veal, pork, chicken with light sauces.”
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Happy New Year to everyone! We hope y’all have a fun, safe celebration, whatever that looks like this year. Big love and thanks to everyone that supported the restaurant this year!

"I enjoy bringing hospitality to people. When you see people in the restaurant listening to good music, eating good food, enjoying the atmosphere.. that makes for a special event anytime." - Chef Giorgio

Let’s take a look at Bertani’s Amarone Della Valpantena 2015. From website - “A modern Amarone, balanced and elegant, with fruity notes of cherries and blackberries, appealing spicy notes typical of the Valpantena. Soft, silky and creamy palate. A full-bodied wine that requires pairing with rich dishes, mature cheeses and intense-flavoured meat.
The name Valpantena means “valley of all the gods” and derives from the pantheon built at the entrance of the valley, which demonstrated that it was recognised for its suitability for agriculture as far back as Roman times.” Follow them at

There’s more to an amazing dining experience than just a fabulous entree. The wine selection, bread, salad, appetizer, dessert, and coffee all come together with attentive service and the warm, cozy atmosphere. Reservations recommended, call at 864-271-9166.

On this Wine Wednesday, we celebrate the 2018 Palermo Cabernet Sauvignon from Orin Swift Cellars. A great wine with a tremendously cool label! From website - “A dark crimson with a blue band, the nose presents immediate aromas of boysenberry, currants, graphite, cedar, fir ash and vanilla. Seamless on the entry with resounding energy, the mid-palate features lush blackberry and bing cherry as well as a hint of sweet red licorice. Long, complex tannins punctuate the finish with an elegant and tapering note of black tea. Aged for 12 months in French Oak.”

Pappardelle Bolognese! We’ve been sharing a lot of pics of the seafood specials, but don’t forget about the pasta! Call for a reservation at 864-271-9166.

Today we’re admiring the 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon from the highly esteemed Mt Veeder Winery in Napa Valley. The dark ruby color and intense fully developed aromas and flavors are the epitome of the fruit of those wonderful mountains. Deep fruity notes and rich tannins are well representative of the very best of the region. Follow them at and make reservations for an authentic Italian meal at 864-271-9166.

Making dinner plans for the week? There’s some amazing Italian food waiting for you at Trattoria Giorgio!

Today, our spotlight is on the Franciscan 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Monterey County.
From website:
“Vivid garnet in color with perfumed and inviting aromas of rich dark cherry, plum,chocolate, and layered undertones of vanilla, clove, black pepper, and sage. A well-balanced expression of fruit and oak elements fills the palate with cassis, bright cherry, dark berry, toast, cedar, and a hint of vanilla. Round but structured, with well-knit tannins that impart texture and length on the finish.” Does anyone else think the label is gorgeous?

The Sea Bass Special, sautéed with butter and shallots, salt and pepper, white wine, lemon, and Italian parsley. Call for a reservation and a superb dining experience! 864-271-9166

For this week’s Wine Wednesday offering, we present Michele Chiarlo 2016 La Court Nizza Riserva 2016. From website: “Color is purple with brilliant ruby hues. The nose is ample, intense, elegant with notes of black cherry, cocoa, and coffee. The taste is very good structure, fresh, velvety with a long, silky finish. Accompanies Agnolotti with a wild rabbit sauce, tagliolini with porcini, roasted veal and well-matured cheeses.”

Curried shrimp! I can almost taste those amazing flavors from this pic. Have you made reservations yet at Trattoria Giorgio for the weekend? We’d love to see you!

It’s Wine Wednesday y’all! Today we’re considering the Brunello di Montalcino Castillo Banfi 2015, a Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy. “It’s a visibly limpid, brilliant wine, with a bright garnet colour. It has an intense perfume, persistent, ample and ethereal. One can recognize scents of undergrowth, aromatic wood, berries, light vanilla and jam. To the taste the wine has an elegant harmonious body, vigorous and racy, it is dry with a lengthy aromatic persistence.” - from website.

From Instagram, Thank you!!!

Seafood special, Vongole Saltate. Fresh clams sautéed with olive oil garlic, white wine, and tomato sauce. Call for a reservation at 864-271-9166, we’d love to see you!

Ruffino Riserva Ducale Chianti Classico 2017
Color: Intense ruby red.

Aroma: This complex wine is characterized by cherry and violet notes with delicate hints of to***co, white pepper, and a touch of flint.

Tasting profile: Riserva Ducale Chianti Classico Riserva is well balanced on the palate, with velvety tannins, firm acidity, and a lingering finish of rosemary. Its structure will allow it to age for two to five years, if not longer.” - from Ruffino’s website.

We are going to be exploring the amazing wine selections at Trattoria Giorgio. Usually there’s over 50 quality wines to choose from. This week we’re spotlighting Santa Margherita’s 2019 Italian Pinot Grigio. From their website, “The pride of Santa Margherita wines and our signature varietal. This renowned beauty is full of flavor and makes a delightful addition to any occasion. It pairs exceptionally well with seafood and soft, fresh cheeses like mozzarella.”

It may be a crazy, unprecedented situation we’re in, but it’s still possible to have a wonderful evening at home. Pick up some pasta, salad, bread, and Cannoli and enjoy quality time with the fam. 864-271-9166 Thank you to everyone that’s been supporting us!

A wonderful Italian meal is still possible in the midst of uncertain times. In fact, no better time for a great meal! Give us a call tonight for takeout and possibly close delivery. You can even place an order now for the weekend. Question! Would anyone be interested in family sized portions (4 people)?

Day 1 of the dining room shutdown is coming to a close. Restaurants have to be closed by 9, so we will be taking orders from 3pm - 8pm. You can come in the front door, we have tables set up to keep the recommended safe distance and you can pick up your delicious dinner! Thank you to everyone that ordered tonight, keep supporting your local favorite businesses!

Trattoria Giorgio has more than just fabulous wine to complement your meal. How about a glass of premium small batch bourbon?

The best wines are those we drink with friends! ... at Trattoria Giorgio of course. While enjoying a fabulous meal, don’t forget to explore Giorgio’s wine selection, with well over 50 amazing choices!