Donnachiara Wine Dinner
Thursday, October 12
7:00 PM
With special guest & winemaker Ilaria Petitto
The Donnachiara Winery in Montefalcione, Campania is a boutique winery showing the infinite potential of the Irpina region. Donnachiara is a family-owned and operated business relying on values that only a family can express. Five generations of experience in quality wine means a wealth of knowledge, proper care and attachment to one’s work that exceed the economic return of any single project.
WILD MUSHROOM BRUSCHETTA
Mushroom ragu, fontina cheese, truffle oil
Falanghina Beneventano IGT ‘16
The nose is fruity and floral with notes of pear, white peach, apricot and candied citrus. The palate is dry and medium-bodied with crisp acidity and minerality.
POLPO FRITO
Crispy octopus, tomato panzanella, carrot purée, chives
Fiano Di Avellino DOCG ‘15
Hints of dried fruit and floral notes. Dry and full-bodied with textural viscosity, good acidity and minerality.
SEARED FLOUNDER
Eggplant caponata, tomato jam, golden raisins
Greco Di Tufo DOCG ‘16
Nose is intense and aromatic of apricot, pear, pineapple and citrus with delicate and balanced minerality. Full-dry and full-bodied palate.
GRILLED LAMB RACK
Truffle pea purée, balsamic demi glaze
Taurasi Riserva DOCG ‘12
Deep ruby color with purple nuance. The nose is black currant, plum, blackberry jam and violet notes. The palate is full-bodied with elegant textural mouthfeel.
ROGUE RIVER SMOKED BLEU CHEESE
Caramelized onions, cinnamon candied walnuts
Aglianico Irpinia DOC ‘14
Deep ruby red color. Intense nose of black cherry, berries and spice. The palate is warm, dry and elegant with a long finish.
79 per person
Not inclusive of tax or gratuity.