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Vino Camp: Chianti - A Private Dinner With The Winemaker

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    Thu, March 21, 2024 (6:00 PM - 8:00 PM)

Eataly Chicago
43 East Ohio Street
Chicago, IL 60611
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Enjoy an intimate dinner with Teresa Spada to taste the top selections and best vintages of wines from Tenuta di Nozzole.

Welcome to Vino Camp! This year, dive deep into our featured wines with a series of curated events that will have you feeling like a wine connoisseur in no time. This month's feature: Chianti!

In this private session, enjoy an intimate dinner inside Eataly’s private event space, Il Salone, where you will sit alongside Teresa Spada to taste the top selections and best vintages of wines from Tenuta di Nozzole. This elevated dining experience is an exclusive opportunity to discuss and learn directly from the producer while enjoying a multi-course chef-curated meal traditionally paired with these esteemed wines.

In this wine dinner, you will:

  • Enjoy a four-course dinner inside Eataly's private event space, Il Salone
  • Pair each course with wines from Tenuta di Nozzole, including one wine with dessert
  • Meet Teresa Spada, Italian Wine Specialist from Tenuta di Nozzole
  • Take home tasting notes for the wines featured at this dinner

Featured Menu:

Antipasto
Frittata di Zucchine - Eggs, Sliced Zucchini, Mixed Herbs, Butter, Onion

Primo

Papa al Pomodoro - Crushed Tomatoes, Vegetable Stock, Tuscan Bread, Onion, Garlic, Parmigiano Reggiano, Basil

Secondo

Papardelle al Ragu Toscano - Papardelle Pasta, Beef, Italian Sausage, Tomato, Onion, Celery, Carrots, White Wine, Garlic, Basil, Beef Broth

Dolce

Brigidini di Lamporecchio con Crema di Mascarpone - Sweet Wafers, Mascarpone, Heavy Cream, Fruit Jam

MORE ABOUT TENUTA DI NOZZOLE:

On land that has supported winegrapes for seven centuries, Tenuta di Nozzole produces wines that respect both tradition and innovation: Chianti Classicos ranging from traditional to fruit-forward, and an IGT Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay. Located north of the village of Greve at Passo dei Pecorai, the Nozzole estate is located in an impressively rugged mountainous area of melancholy beauty and covers roughly 1,000 acres, of which approximately a third are planted in vines and olive groves. The Folonari family purchased the estate in 1971 from Letizia Rimediotti-Mattioli and her husband, who had been producing wine for the Folonaris on the land for several years.

WHAT IS CHIANTI?

A renowned red made from at least 80% Sangiovese grapes, Chianti Classico boasts a rich history dating back to the 13th century in the heart of Toscana. Sangiovese has always been the primary grape for this full-bodied red wine, harvested in mid-September to mid-October from vines that grow in soils rich in clay and limestone.

What makes Chianti Classico so special? Its remarkable versatility sets it apart from other wines. Lightly spicy, balanced, and dry, with notes of cherry and plum, this ruby red wine has the power to cut through rich, fatty main courses as well as simple pasta dishes. Try this wine with your next antipasto board of salumi and formaggi or with comforting dishes like ribollita or pici all'aglione for a meal made in Toscana.

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