'Goodfellas' Paul Sorvino's Legacy Lives On Through Charitable Wine Brand 'Sorvino Vino'
By MLC on February 20, 2023 at 5:00 PM EST
The late Paul Sorvino is continuing his charitable legacy from beyond the grave.
The “Goodfellas” actor and his wife, Dee Dee Sorvino, were working on a wine brand, “Sorvino Vino Wine” prior to his death.
Sorvino passed away of natural causes in July 2022 at the age of 83.
Paul Sorvino's Legacy Lives On!
At the time of his passing, Dee Dee took to Instagram to share her heartbreak.
“I am completely devastated. The love of my life & the most wonderful man who has ever lived is gone. I am heartbroken,” she wrote on Instagram.
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Dee Dee is continuing her late husband’s legacy in the form of wine.
Their wine brand, “Sorvino Vino Wine,” is a charitable brand with a percentage of all sales being donated to kids, adults and military vets that are hungry and in need.
Sorvino Vino Is A Charitable Wine
Dee Dee stated, “A percentage of all sales will go to various charities that feed and care for hungry children, adults and military vets in need.”
On February 14th, Sorvino’s widow made their vino dreams a reality!
This wine is in collaboration with the award-winning Lorimar Winery & Vineyard in Temecula Ca.
Dee Dee said, "This is a perfect Cabernet Sauvignon blend that is reminiscent of the red wine Paul, and I enjoyed throughout the years. News of the wine brand has brought a lot of interest, especially from wine enthusiasts.”
She continued, “I could not think of a better day than today to announce this wine, this is my Valentine to Paul.”
Sorvino Vino is a project that Paul and Dee Dee developed throughout their marriage and after the publication of their cookbook 'Pinot, Pasta & Parties'.
This Wine Pairs Perfectly With A Paul Sorvino Film!
They created this brand “to commemorate his memory, and legacy, it was time to make this labor of love a reality," Dee Dee noted.
Lormiar’s Winery & Vineyards is ecstatic about the collaboration.
"We are honored to collaborate with Dee Dee Sorvino and produce this cabernet. Sorvino Vino will be a great addition to your wine collection or to enjoy with friends,” Founder and Owner of Lormiar Winery, Mark Manfield, said.
In the event this story has got you itching to watch one of Sorvino’s many high-profile movies, Dee Dee said this wine “pairs perfectly with any Paul Sorvino movie, lovers of movies & wine.”
Sorvino Vino is available for ordering now, Sorvino Vino retails for $54.00 per bottle and is available at www.sorvinovino.com
We’ve also exclusively learned that Dee Dee’s comedy career is moving to BIG heights.
She is selling out comedy shows all over the country, and will soon make her comedy debut headlining Jimmy Kimmel's Comedy Club in Las Vegas with a mini residency once a month!