ChicaGourmets!
Presents
An Italian Wine Dinner
(Complete with Winemaker)
Vinci
1732 N. Halsted Street
Chicago, IL
(312) 266-1199
Thursday March 11, 2004
6:30 PM
Valet Parking is available.
ChicaGourmets! Hosts
Beverly Malen & Jerry Packer (773-857-7990)
ChicaGourmets! and Beverly Malen of Imports Inc./Chicago welcome Roberto Damonte, co-owner and wine maker of Malvirà winery. Malvirà was founded over 50 years ago by Roberto’s father in the Roero region of Piemonte near the famous town of Alba. Over the years they have focused on a few, native varietals to produce exceptional wines that have won many prizes in Italy and across Europe. These wines include the noble Nebbiolo, Barbera d’Alba, Arneis and Brachetto.
Vinci is a Zagat top-rated restaurant, which has been a fixture in the Lincoln Park neighborhood. Owner Paul LoDuca, who also owns Adobo Grill, has been providing outstanding and inventive Northern Italian cuisine since 1991. His attention to detail is evident in the food as well as the authentic décor.
This promises to be a great evening of food and wine.
Price is $65.00 per person for members of ChicaGourmets!, or $75.00 for non-members, inclusive.
Please make checks payable to ChicaGourmets!
Your check is your reservation and must be received by March 4th, 2004. No refunds after March 4th, 2004.
Reserve your place now. Contact ChicaGourmets! at
reservations@chicagourmets.com,
or by mail at
ChicaGourmets!, UPS Store, PMB 347, 47 W. Division St, Chicago, IL
MALVIRÁ WINE DINNER
COCKTAIL RECEPTION
Crostini with tuna, bresaola and fennel
Roero Arneis, “Trinita” 2001
ANTIPASTO
Capesante in Padella
Sauteed sea scallops with lentils and prosciutto
Chardonnay-Sauvignon-Arneis, “Treuve” 1999
PRIMO
Garganelli Con Ragu di Conglio
Garganelli with rabbit ragu
Barbera d’Alba, “San Michele” 2000
ENTRÉE ALLA FAMIGLIA
(Family Style)
Manzo Ripieni con Coda di Bue
Beef Tenderloin stuffed with oxtail; fonduta vegetables,
Malvira sauce
Roero Superiore, “Trinita” 1999
DOLCE
Pera al forno al Moscato
Roasted pear with Moscato, Bittersweet chocolate sauce
Brachetto, Birbet 2002