Cheers to your love! This year, celebrate the ones you love with Amedeo’s glassware of Verona. Valentine’s Day is about more than just the romantic love between you and your sweetheart – it extends to the unconditional love you have for your family and friends. Our artisan Amedeo values the importance of family with his passion for crafting glassware that he passed down to his two sons, Valentino and Roberto. After graduating from art school, Amedeo founded his glass workshop in Verona, Italy. From the time his sons Valentino and Roberto were old enough to hold a paint brush, they have worked alongside their father, becoming expert craftsmen and artisans in their own rights. Today, the three transform ordinary glass into luminous works of art, one at a time.

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Amedeo and his two sons, Valentino and Roberto.

Celebrate the ones you hold near and dear to your heart with hand crafted wine and champagne glasses, or display your everlasting love in a one-of-kind hand-gilded picture frame that is sure to capture moments worth remembering.

Hand-Gilded Hearts Champagne Glasses

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In a third-generation workshop in Verona, Italy Amedeo and his two sons, Valentino and Roberto, handcraft each hearts champagne glass uno alla volta. Our artisans transform ordinary champagne glasses into shimmering works of art, applying a layer of stucco followed by gold leaf and colorful glaze. This champagne glass is the perfect exotic touch to any table setting.

Hand-Gilded Hearts Wine Glasses

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After applying stucco hearts to the Italian wine glass, a layer of color and gold leaf is added by hand. Once completely dry, each is hand polished to a gleaming luster.

Amedeo’s Gilded Heart Picture Frame

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Amedeo and his two sons, Valentino and Roberto, transform ordinary glass into this gilded heart picture frame. They begin by applying a layer of stucco to the glass, followed by a layer of gold leaf and a colorful glaze.

This Valentine’s Day, fill your glasses with the perfect drink to match the occasion. Whether it is a romantic date with your sweetheart or a family celebration, Amedeo’s glasses hold the perfect cocktails (and mocktails!).

Strawberry and Peach Rosé Sangria: (Courtesy of What’s Gaby Cooking)

INGREDIENTS

  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup brandy
  • 2 cups sliced strawberries
  • 1 cup sliced peaches
  • 1 bottle Rosé
  • 1 bottle Sauvignon Blanc
  • 1 cup chilled club soda or sparkling water
  • 10-20 basil leaves

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Add the sugar and brandy to a large pitcher and stir until the sugar has dissolved.
  2. Add the fresh fruit, wine and club soda and stir to combine. Add the basil.
  3. Refrigerate the sangria for at least 6 hours before serving.
  4. Serve over ice.

Enjoy this Valentine’s Day treat with the whole family by substituting the wine and brandy with sparkling cider!