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Join us for “A Night for Italian Wine Lovers!”... an exclusive wine dinner in the candle-lit elegance of Michael’s Wine Cellar. Our host and special guest Alessandro Boga, Italian Wine Ambassador for importer Wilson Daniels, will lead guests through a multi-course dinner paired with eight highly-rated and unique boutique wines from the Wilson Daniels portfolio. Alessandro will present each wine and dive deep into interesting regions and varietals of Italian vino. This event is limited to the first 36 respondents – you don’t want to miss this opportunity to taste these rare wines!
Born in Rimini, Italy, Alessandro Boga joined Wilson Daniels in February 2016, with the goal to expand the distribution of the Italian portfolio in the NYC metro area. Since April 2018 Alessandro is the National Italian Specialist of Wilson Daniels, focusing on promoting Italian wines across the US. Alessandro was awarded the Italian Wine Professional Certificate at Italian Wine Central in 2015 and the CSW certificate by the Society of Wine Educators in 2018. Vinitaly International Academy pinned Alessandro as Italian Wine Ambassador in June 2019 and Certified Italian Wine Educator in April 2020.
As you would expect, Michael’s On East’s creative Executive Chef Jamil Pineda and his team have prepared a masterful menu to illuminate the night’s wines.
Reception:
Maine Lobster Arancini
Basil & Tomato Coulis and Toasted Goat Cheese
Stuffed Mission Fig with Dolce Bleu Cheese
Wrapped with Apple-Wood Bacon
Crispy Blue Crab Cannoli
Prosecco Superiore DOCG “Relio - Rive de Guia”, Bisol, Valdobbiadene, 2018
1st Course
Pan-Seared Branzino
Morel Mushrooms, Yellow Tomato Pomodoro Sauce, Crispy Pancetta, Toasted Fennel Oil & Salmon Caviar
Grecante Grechetto, Arnaldo Caprai, Colli Martani DOC, Umbria, 2018
Nascetta di Novello “Anas-Cëtta”, Langhe DOC, 2020
2nd Course
Roasted Manchester Farm Quail
Potato Gnocchi, Sweet Peas, Cherry Tomatoes, Garlic Chips & Moscato Demi-Glace
Nero d’Avola “Lagnusa”, Feudo Montoni, Sicilia DOC, 2018
Etna Rosso DOC, Benanti, Mount Etna, 2019
3rd Course
Truffled-Dusted Colorado Rack of Lamb
Oven-Dried Plum Tomatoes, Marsala-Braised Shallots, Garlic-Scented Swiss Chard & Chianti Demi Reduction
Super Tuscan “Balifico” IGT, Castello de Volpaia, Toscana, 2017
“Indaco" IGT, Tenuta Sette Cieli, Toscana, 2016
Dessert
TBD
Vinsanto del Chianti Classico DOC, Castello di Volpaia, Toscana, 2015
