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Guests are invited to enjoy an evening with Patrizia Belmonte as she features the Wines of Antinori with a five-course dinner on Friday, February 24 at Tuscany Restaurant in Oak Brook.  Seasonal menu highlights will include: Roasted Jumbo Shrimp wrapped in Smoked Bacon, Round Ravioli stuffed with Wild Boar, and Roasted Veal Strip Loin Medallion wrapped in Speck Prosciutto.  Featured wines will include Campogrande Orvieto 2009, Villa Antinori Chianti Classico Reserve 2007 and others.  The full menu with pairings is available below.

WHEN:            Friday, February 24 at 6:30 PM

COST:             $68.00 per person (not including tax and gratuity)

RESERVE:     Call 630.990.1993

MENU:
ANTIPASTI
Gamberetti Arrosto
Roasted jumbo shrimp wrapped in smoked bacon, Tuscan farro mousse with fresh thyme and aged balsamic reduction
Paired With:
Campogrande Orvieto 2009

ZUPPE
Zuppa di Fagioli con Vongole
California creamy cranberry bean soup, braised cherry stone clams and fried garlic croutons

Paired With:
Antinori Toscana Bianco 2010

PASTA
Agnolotti D’Anatra Alla Salvia
Round ravioli stuffed with wild boar, sage brown butter sauce, oven dried cherry tomato and shaved parmesan cheese

Paired With:
Villa Antinori Chianti Classico Reserve 2007

ENTRÉE
Medaglione di Vitello
Roasted veal strip loin medallion wrapped in speck prosciutto, pan seared white potato crust, caramelized Vidalia onions and paprika rosemary demi sauce
Paired With:
Antinori Pian Delle Vigne Brunello Di Montalcino 2006

DOLCE
Torta di Pera
Bartlett pear tart, hazelnut gelato, sweet pine nut sauce and raspberries

Paired With:
Muffato Della Sala 2007