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Take a virtual trip to the Italian Alps of Italy at Sixty2 on Wharf for a Piedmontese Wine Dinner, Thursday, Nov. 5, 7-10 p.m. The staff at Sixty2 on Wharf, located at 62 Wharf St. in Salem, will be joined by winemaker Matteo Ascheri, whose expert winemaking skills are yours for the tasting, complemented with delectable food pairings prepared by Chef/Owner of Sixty2 on Wharf, Antonio Bettencourt. According to L'Espresso, Slow Food and The Guidebook Vini Buoni D'Italia, "Ascheri's wines are among the excellent ones."

Piedmontese Wine Dinner Menu

Antipasti
Sformato
Flan of parmigianno reggiano with porcini mushrooms sage and baby spinach
Paired with
2007 Ascheri Roero Arneis

Primi
Agnolotti dal Plin
Squab-filled agnolloti with black truffles and parmigiano reggiano
Paired with
2007 Ascheri Nirane-di la Morra Dolcetto d'Alba

Secondo
Brasato di Manzo al Barolo
Heritage breed Piedmontese beef short rib braised in Barolo with olives over polenta
Paired with
2006 Ascheri Nebbiolo d'Alba di la Moro

Dolce
Crepes con Ricotta i Castagne
Chestnut crepes with sweetened ricotta, roasted chestnuts and wildflower honey
Paired with
2008 Ascheri Moscato d'Asti

Tickets for the Piedmontese Wine Dinner at Sixty2 on Wharf, located at 62 Wharf St. in Salem, are $85 (plus tax and gratuity). To reserve your seat, contact Jonathan at 978-744-0062 or e-mail: jbrackman@62onwharf.com. For more information on Matteo Ascheri, visit www.ascherivini.it.