Noto's Old World Dining is pleased to announce their 2012 Spring Wine Fest event will benefit six local non-profit groups. Half of the VIP ticket sales, a portion of each general admission ticket sales and a silent auction will help support the important work these groups do in west Michigan.

The six participating non-profit groups to be represented at the event are:
Greater Grand Rapids Chefs Association - American Culinary Federation

Franciscan Life Process Center

Knights of Columbus #8117 Ada
Parkinson's Association of West Michigan

Walton & Barbara Piggott FSU Endowment
ProStart Michigan

The annual Wine Fes is organized by the Noto family. This premier wine and food event features tempting appetizers, exquisite Italian food and sumptuous desserts prepared by Noto's award-winning chefs – accompanied by over 300 fine wines from Italy, Michigan and around the world. Local celebrity media MCs will participate in the event, which also features live musical entertainment.

Vintners include Rocca della Macie, Bertani, Sella & Mosca, Cusumano, Cavalotto, Il Poggione, Pio Cesare, Gaja, Vietti, Banfi, Ceretto and Marchesi di Gresy. Also featured is special discount pricing on wine ordered the evening of the event – by the bottle or case.

The 2012 Spring Wine Fest begins at 7 pm at and concludes at 10 pm. Regular ticket price is $60 per person ($65 day of event).

A limited amount of VIP wine tasting area admissions, located in a private area and featuring exclusive rare wines, are available for $100 ($110 day of event). VIP group admissions (10 VIP tickets per group) are $1,000 and help benefit the non-profit organizations. $500 of group VIP admission may be considered a charitable contribution for tax purposes. The VIP area opens at 6:00 pm.

Tickets are available in advance from Noto's Old World Italian Dining and can also be purchased at Noto's website Store (www.NotosOldWorld.com) or from participating non-profit groups.