Wine time times seven during TAG wine dinner

TAG restaurant, the signature spot owned by celebrated chef Troy Guard at 1441 Larimer St., invites you to raise a glass to Italy during a five-course dinner paired with seven wines from Mondo Vino, beginning at 7 p.m. Nov. 6. Cost is $89 per person.

Italian stallion winemaker Sergio Germano will orchestrate the evening beginning with Ettore Germano, Langhe Chardonnay 2013 during the reception.

Here’s the rest of the menu:

First course: Kampachi crudo, pumpkin seeds, candied fennel, burnt orange vinaigrette, evoo wine, Ettore German sparkling Nebbiolo Rose.

Second course: Braised octopus terrine, fingerling potato chips, olives, grilled lemon vinaigrette with Ettore Germano Riesleing ‘Herzu’ 2012.

Third course: Roasted Meditteranean sea bass, chestnut ravioli, Brussel sprout cream with Ettore Geramno Barbera Vigna Dela Madre 2010.

Fourth course: 48-hour leg of lamb, kim chee risotto, roasted tomato, garlic chip with Ettore Germano Barolo Lazzanito Riserva 2006 versus Ettore Germano Ceretta Barolo 2008.

Fifth course: Hazelnut and pear honey cake, creme fraiche, ice cream, ginger tea sabayon with Marolo Camomillo Grappa.

For reservations, go to www.tag-restaurant.com.