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Cost: $75
Join us for a wonderful series of family-style dinners at Beacon Tavern, hosted by winemakers from around the world!
We'll be pouring beautiful representations of our hosts' wines, paired four courses of exceptional cuisine, plus questions and conversation in an intimate setting with the experts themselves.
February 25 we're excited to join with H2Vino in welcoming Gregory Perrucci of Agricola Felline, expert (and award-winning) winemaker from the southernmost reaches of Italy, tasting a range of indigenous Italian whites as well as their specialty: Primitivo di Manduria.
ABOUT THE WINEMAKER:
In recent times Puglia has emerged as an important wine producing region in Italy however little is known that much of this can be attributed to Gregory Perrucci. Not only is Gregory a pioneer of Primitivo, a story told through his four Cru (of which one is Zinfandel), made from four different soils, “red, black, white and sandy” as Gregory simplifies, but he is also a promoter of Puglia having researched, discovered and produced old indigenous varietals such as Susumaniello.
Whilst the majority of the Felline vineyards sit in the heart of the historic Manduria region in Puglia, Perrucci also conceived “Racemi”, a company which joins small farms under his umbrella, to promote different zones and varietals whilst also ensuring the survival of smaller growers and their vineyards who, without Gregory’s help, wouldn’t be able to survive.
Tickets for the dinner are $75, not including tax and gratuity.
To place a reservation, please call the Beacon Tavern at (312) 955-4226. Seating is limited and reservations are required.
Retail sales of our special wines will also be made available to guests thanks to our friends at BottlesUp - please inquire at the dinner if interested.
THE MENU:
1. Antipasto of Prosciutto di Faeto, shaved white asparagus, marinated sardines
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2. Grano Arso Rigatoni with Guinea Hen two-ways, ragu and smoked
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3. Roasted pork shoulder, house-made Pugliese sausages, quince mostarda, and pickled onion, with a salad of tomato, persimmon, blood orange, and arugula
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4. Meyer lemon tart with vanilla meringue
THE WINES:
Agricola Felline Salento Vermentino 2017
Agricola Felline Salento Fiano 2017
Agricola Felline Primitivo di Manduria 2016
Agricola Felline "Sinfarosa" Primitivo di Manduria 2016
Agricola Felline "Dunico" Primitivo di Manduria 2013
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