Travel to Italy’s far northeast for an evening of wine, food, and la dolce vita—Friulian style.

Not every Italian wine story begins in Tuscany or ends in Rome. Friuli-Venezia Giulia sits at Italy’s northeastern frontier, shaped by the Alps, the Adriatic, and centuries of Italian, Austrian, and Slavic influence. The result is a region with a food and wine culture all its own.

A Taste of Friuli is an intimate four-course wine dinner celebrating this fascinating corner of Italy. At Piazza di Gogo’s, you'll experience four carefully selected Antonutti wines, each paired with a course inspired by the distinctive flavors and traditions of Friuli-Venezia Giulia, with Elena helping bring the story of the region and wines to life.

From crisp Pinot Grigio Dry Rosé paired with crispy polenta, Montasio, and prosciutto to Poppone Merlot alongside slow-braised short rib and silky Montasio potato purée, each course offers a different taste of Italy’s northeastern frontier.

Whether you're a longtime Italian wine lover, curious to discover a side of Italy you may not know, planning a special date night, or simply looking for a memorable evening with great food and company, this is your invitation to slow down, raise a glass, and travel north.

Come hungry. Come curious. And come ready to discover Friuli—where Italy meets the Alps.

Four Antonutti Wines
Taste four wines from Antonutti, thoughtfully selected to complement each course and showcase the character of Friuli-Venezia Giulia.

️ A Four-Course Friulian-Inspired Dinner
Enjoy four courses inspired by regional ingredients and traditions, including polenta, Montasio, cjarsons, peperonata, Italian sausage, and slow-braised beef.

An Evening with Elena
Discover the stories behind the wines and region with Elena, one of the personalities bringing this special evening to life.

A Taste of Friuli-Venezia Giulia
Explore a part of Italy shaped by the Alps, the Adriatic, and Italian, Austrian, and Slavic influences—far from the Italy most Americans expect.

I — Antonutti Pinot Grigio Dry Rosé
Crispy Polenta • Montasio • Prosciutto • Pickled Shallot • Parsley Oil

II — Antonutti Traminer
Cjarsons • Ricotta & Herbs • Brown Butter & Sage • Honey • Crispy Buford’s Biscuit Crumb

️ III — Antonutti Cabernet Franc
Grilled Italian Sausage • Peperonata • Salsa Verde

IV — Antonutti Poppone Merlot
Red Wine Braised Short Rib • Montasio Potato Purée • Braising Jus • Lemon-Parsley Gremolata

Date: Wednesday September 16, 2026
Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Piazza di Gogo's • Leesburg, VA
Price: $105

Space is limited, so reserve your spot early.

Gather your friends, bring a date, or simply come ready to discover something new.

A Taste of Friuli—where every glass tells a story, every course takes you somewhere new, and Italy’s northeastern frontier is waiting to be discovered.