American Wine Society Denver invites imbibers to take a taste bud trip through Piedmont, Italy, with a wine dinner, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Panzano inside the Hotel Monaco, 909 17th St.
Charles Lazzara, owner and president of Volio Vino Distribution, is the guest speaker. This dinner will feature five courses paired with eight wines from Piedmont, the most famous wine producing region of Italy (values $16-$96 per bottle).
Menu:
* First course – fennel, orange and goat cheese salad paired with Povero Arneis, Germano Chardonnay.
* Second course – grilled shrimp in a beet pesto paired with Cantine Povero Barbera d’Asti “Dianae” and Rivetto “Zio Nando” Barbera d’Alba.
* Third course – Tuscan twice-cooked beef, broccolini and marble potatoes aired with Silvio Giamello 2010 “Vincenziana” Barbaresco.
* Fourth course – braised lamb with Mafaldine pasta topped with truffle pecorino and mache paired with Rivetto Barolo “Leon” Riserva 2007 and Germano “Cerretta” Barolo Serralunga.
* Fifth course – double chocolate espresso cake with blackberry sauce and creme anglaise.
The event is $85 for members and $99 for non-members and guests.
Tickets are available through Blacktie at www.blacktie-colorado.com/online_sales/rsvp_ticket_purchasebt.cfm?rsvpid=7994.
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