"Viva Italia" Traditional Family-Style Italian Feast and Wine Pairing

Enjoy an evening of Italian fare and seven paired wines at The Club! The family-style dinner will showcase Chef Michael Rizzo's specialties- Bon Appetito! The wine tasting will be lead by Andrea Pace of Ceretto Wines, Luigi Barcello of The Winebow Group, and Marco Fusato, Italian Portfolio Specialist at The Winebow Group. 

Menu

Reception Hors D'Oeuvres

Paired with: Barone Pizzini - Animante - Franciacorta DOCG - NV 

Antipasto Course

Imported Cheese, Assorted Salumi, Parma Ham, Caponata, Marinated Mushrooms, 
Artichoke Fritta, Roasted Pepper Salad, and Stuffed Focaccia

Paired with: Pievalta - San Paolo - Castello di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva DOCG 2012 and
 Suavia - Monte Carbonare - Soave Classico DOC 2016

Pasta Course

Fresh Penne with Nonna's Sunday Gravy

Paired with: Castello di Neive - Santo Stefano Barbera D'Alba DOC 2016 

Meat Course

Meatballs, Sweet and Hot Italian Sausage, Baby Back Ribs, Sicilian Braciole, 
Parma cheese, Fresh Ricotta, and Gremolata

Paired with: Castello di Neive - Barbaresco DOCG 2014 and 
Castello di Neive - Santo Stefano Barbaresco DOCG 2011

Salad Course

Escarole Hearts, Chicory, Iceberg, Carrot Ribbons, Heirloom Tomatoes, 
Olives, Shaved Fennel, and Oregano Vinaigrette.

Dessert Course

Assorted Biscotti, Italian Cookies, Sliced Fruits
Coffee, Tea and decaf

Paired with: Suavia - Acinatum - Recioto Di Soave DOCG 2009 

6:00pm cocktail reception, 6:30pm dinner. $65 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Advance reservations required by Wednesday, February 21^st. Registration is considered final sale on Friday, February 16th.