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Wine OR Wine & Food

Celebrate the fall season with an autumn themed wine dinner on Wednesday, September 30th.  Francesca’s Fortunato has paired up with Terlato wines to offer the finest Italian fare perfectly paired with the finest wines. From Salametti e Caciotta Toscana to Costoletta d’Agnello alle Erbe Fini, this culinary adventure will tantalize your taste buds.

Menu Includes:         

First Course

Salametti e Caciotta Toscana

Bite size cured salami with sheep milk cheese and Chianti marmalade

Wine Pairing: Hanna Sauvignon Blanc

Second Course

Insalata Panzeanella

Heirloom tomato salad with red onion, garlic croutons, basil, warm gorgonzola cheese

Wine Pairing: Chimney Rock Elevage Blanc

Third Course

Rigatoni del Pastore

Rigationi sautéed with lightly spiced Italian sausage, sun dried tomatoes and goat cheese

Wine Pairings: Gaja Promis

Fourth Course

Costoletta d’Agnello alle Erbe Fini

Herb crusted lamb chop with caponata, roasted Yukon baby potatoes and Brunello reduction

Wine Pairings: Chimney Rock Cabernet Saugvignon

Fifth Course

Degustazione di Formaggi

Assortment of Italian cheese with dried fruit

Torta di Cioccolato al Formaggi e Caffe

Homemade bittersweet chocolate cheesecake with espresso hazelnut crème agnlaise

Wine Pairing: Boutari Vin Santo