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ITALY VS. CALI This tasting pits Italian varietals grown in Italy versus the same in California. Taste who does it best. $10; includes souvenir glass. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Fri., Sept. 23. Uncorked, 2706 Fourth St. N., St. Petersburg (727-892-WINE or www.uncorkedwines.com).

AFTER DARK WINE MINGLE Café Alma and the Abilities Foundation host a fundraiser wine mingle, featuring wines from Argentina, Italy, California, Australia, Chile, South Africa, Germany and France, and food from Café Alma. $30 in advance, $40 at the door. 9 p.m.-midnight, Thurs. Sept. 21. Café Alma, 260 First Ave. S., St. Petersburg (727-502-5002 or www.cafealma.com).

WINES FOR LATIN LOVERS Vino 100 offers a tasting of wines from Chile and Argentina. Free. 5-8 p.m. Thurs., Sept. 21. 5056 Fourth St. N, St. Petersburg (727-522-8466 or www.vino100tampabay.com).

PARTY WITH A PURPOSE Fine Wine and Spirits Warehouse hosts a grand wine tasting with over 60 wines from excellent producers like Mondavi, Girard and Markham. Food is also provided. $15 per person, $25 per couple; proceeds benefit Palma Ceia Presbyterian Church. 6-8 p.m. Fri., Sept. 22. Mike Kwasin's Residence, 3613 S. Beach Drive, Tampa (813-837-8941).

This article appears in Sep 20-26, 2006.