Il Borro Wine Dinner Featuring Salvatore Ferragamo

Join us on Friday, May 5 at 7:00 pm for a four-course wine dinner prepared by Chef Claudio Ulivieri & Chef Nicholas Blakey, with wine pairings from Il Borro Winery, and a meet and greet Il Borro Winery CEO, Salvatore Ferragamo.

Il Borro Winery is an Italian wine estate located in the heart of Tuscany. The winery was established in the 18th century and has been producing high-quality wines for over 300 years. Il Borro is famous for their unique blend of tradition and innovation in winemaking, using sustainable and organic farming methods. The estate produces a range of red, white, and rosé wines, including Sangiovese, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Syrah.

This intimate culinary experience is an opportunity to learn about the wine, its production, and pairing techniques. We’d love for you to join us on Friday, May 5, for this specially curated dinner.

$175 (all inclusive)


The Menu

Begin the journey…

Mingle & Meet the Wine Maker

Italian Meats, Cheeses & Olives

Served with Il Borro Bolle di Brut Rosé

Antipasto

POLPO IN UMIDO

Octopus, Capers, Tomatoes, Gaeta Olives, Swiss Chard

Paired with Il Borro Lamelle Chardonnay 2021 IGT Toscana

Primo

RISOTTINO IL BORRO

Il Borro Wine, Tuscan Kale, Pancetta, Pecorino Toscano

Paired with Il Borro Polissena Sangiovese Valdarno Di Sopra DOC 2017

Secondo

COSTOLETTA D’ AGNELLO ALLE OLIVE E POLENTA

Lamb Chop Braised with Il Borro Wine, Taggiashe Olive, and Rustic Polenta

Paired with IL Borro IGT Rosso Toscana 2018

Dolce

ZUPPA LUCCHESE

Puff Pastry, Lady Fingers, Amaretto Rum Pastry Cream

Paired with Il Borro Vin Santo Del Chianti Occhio di Pernice 2015


If you have a few minutes, this virtual winery tour provides a beautiful overview of history and culture, as well as their organic farming methods. The entire estate is based on the exclusive use of natural fertilizers and organic pesticides for the cultivation of the vineyards. The estate completed its conversion to the organic method in 2015.

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