Sometimes the best hostess gifts are simple. A bottle of Italian wine. A beautiful loaf of fresh bread. Pastries for tomorrow morning. Good olive oil. Imported pasta and sauce for another night.
For a bakery, the old saying about nothing good happening after midnight couldn’t be further from the truth.
Around here, almost everything good happens after midnight.
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, we’re celebrating San Gennaro Day at Cinotti’s Bakery & Italian Market in Jacksonville Beach, and for one day, our pastry cases are going to look a little more like they belong on a street in Naples.
We’re taking a Tour of Italy.
No passport required.
This time, our itinerary is officially set, and we’ll be traveling through Italy with five very different wines
, take a look at what’s coming out of the bread department that morning.
Grab a few hard rolls for sandwiches.
Take home fresh croissants for breakfast or lunch.
Try an Everything Seed Croissant if you’re looking for something a little different.
And if you see our authentic pretzels, you probably already know what to do.
You don’t need to speak Italian to understand what you’re buying.
Once you know a few things to look for, those labels actually start telling a pretty interesting story.
If you’ve joined us for one of our Italian wine tastings before, you already know that we don’t believe wine should feel intimidating. You don’t need to know every grape variety or be able to identify twelve different aromas in a glass
This week, take a stroll through Cinotti’s and build your own Italian-inspired gathering.
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We’re looking forward to tasting the Banfi wine collection on August 11th. Join us for an evening of great wines, good conversation, and the chance to learn more about one of Italy’s most respected wineries.
