Bacci & Baldus : an Italian wine & Iowa food pairing experience Friday, March 28th
-1st-Antipasti meat, cheese, & spread inspired by Guglielmo’s tour of Commerciale Lorini
w/ Valforcina Vermentino - Podere la BottaWhite Wine : 100% Vermentino (Italian coastal white grape similar to Sauv. Blanc)
-2nd-Cicchetti “Italian tappa” crostini inspired by a special place : A Cassa Mia & Nonna Ivana
w/ Monteprimo 2022 - Bacco del Monte Pinot Nero Red Wine : 100% Pinot Noir
-3rd-Primi Piatti “First plate” : pasta inspired by Chef Simone Baldi & the timeless Albergo la Felicina
w/ Diva 2018 - Peraccio Blended White Wine : Trebbiano 70% Malvasia 30%
-4th-Secondi Piatti“Second Plate”: meat & potato inspired by Chef Francesco Masiero
w/ Chianti Reserva Le Cappelle - Poggio al Chiuso Chianti Red Wine : 100% Sangiovese
-5th-Tiramisu dessert Inspired by Chef Paolo Pani created precisely with the bounty of our Tavarnelle truffle hunting experience
w/ Cortona Syrah Doc S.90 - I Viti Red Wine : 100% Syrah (Shiraz)
Each course will be intimately presented by Chef Jes & Sommelier Silvia.Chef Jes describing the food while Sommelier Silvia describing the wine….&,Together, they’ll share not only their individual expertise, but an inspirational shared experience of two distant places with mirrored spirits & identities at heart
Reservations Required - Limited Table Seating & Option of Bar Seating
“Aperitivo” -- informal “Cocktail Hour” 5:30p
1st course (Antipasti) to begin at 6:15p (please arrive no later than 6p)
“Digestivo” -- All are invited to stay and share in “After Dinner” cheers & spirits
$105/guest ; $5/guest reservation securance (price includes 5 food courses & the 5 wine pairings)(extended Bar & Drink service will also be available)Cancellations must be made by 12pm on Wednesday to avoid being charged in full.**please disregard any automated appointed time if registering for a dinner/event