Italy has long been known for giving the world many of the most popular and most frequently performed operas. But it is also famous for vineyards that produce great wines too. This fine collection of before, during and after dinner wines will have you and your guests singing with praise. One glass will NOT be enough!

Villa Sandi is a 16th Century Palladian Villa in Corcetto del Montello in the picturesque region of Terviso. Its Pro Secco scored #87 Points in Wine Spectator Magazine.

For your first course, serve Venezia Tunina produced by Vinnaioli Jermann in Villanova di Farra. Founded in 1881, this vineyard became Friuli's premier wine estate leading the way in Italian white wine.

For the second course come two wines from Terrabianca in the heart of the Chianti Classico Region, in the middle of Tuscany. The Campaccio Riserva is a select wine limited to only 12,000 bottles yearly.

With your dolci, a selection of fine dessert wines is offered -- Vigna del Papa's Vin Santo and Primi Frutti Moscato Grappa or Limone Grappa.

Enjoy these opera starters while listening to all the hits tunes on your Opera Stoppers CD. After a standing ovation for your wines and taste in fine music, kiss your guests goodbye and sit back and review Opera: 100 Essential CDs while you plan your next party.