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La Dolce Vita Dinner: Wines Of Piedmont Italy

Cost: $110 per person

A six-wine journey with a four-course Italian meal

The Wines of Piedmont

Join Crush Wine Experiences for an immersive VIP wine dinner at Rafele, one of NYC’s beloved Italian restaurants, with Italian wine expert Pietro Romani. The evening will showcase six exceptional wines from Italy’s Piedmont region—renowned for Barbera and Nebbiolo—paired with a four-course menu crafted by Rafele’s chefs (see below).

From crisp whites and vibrant rosé to structured reds and Piedmont’s noble expressions, each pairing highlights the connection between the wines and seasonal Italian cuisine. It will be an evening of discovery, fine dining, and authentic Italian hospitality.

6:30 PM Welcome Aperitivo

7:00 PM Dinner

Wines

1. Gavi di Gavi Il Rocchin 2024
2. Dolcetto Rose Diego Pressenda 2024 
3. Barbera D’Asti Marchese Incisa Della Rochetta Valmorena 2023
4. Barbera D’Alba Bussa Soprano 2012
5. Nebbiolo Bussa Soprano 2020
6. Barbaresco Bussa Soprano 2017 

Dinner Menu

First Course: Antipasti

• Insalata del mercato: Mixed greens, onion, tomato, radish, lemon dressing
• Fried calamari: Lightly fried squid. Marinara sauce
• Polpettine carroza: Veal and beef meatballs baked with mozzarella

Second Course: Pasta

• Paccheri Amatriciana, Pork cheek, tomato sauce, pecorino cheese
• Linguini pomodoro, House tomato sauce, garlic, basil

Third Course: Entrées

• Branzino: Grilled sea bass, Italian herbs, white wine, lemon
• Maiale: Pan-seared pork chop, white wine sauce
• Side Dishes, per la tavola
• Sautéed spinach & Roasted potatoes

Fourth Course: Desserts

• Mix of Tiramisu & Cheesecake

Speaker: Pietro Romani

• Pietro Romani runs a New York City-based wine firm specializing in the import and distribution of select fine wines.
• Born and raised in northeastern Italy, Pietro has spent decades immersed in the wines of Italy, from north to south, including estates in Sicily. With extensive expertise in wine importing, he brings deep knowledge and passion to tasting events.
• Pietro has developed a knack for identifying hidden gems and great values. His superpower is finding a $25 bottle that drinks like a $75 bottle.

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