7 p.m. February 23, Francesca’s Amici (174 N. York Rd., Elmhurst, IL 60126; 630-279-7970)
presents a wine dinner featuring the Italian
wines of Buglioni Vineyards.Tickets are $58 per person, excluding tax and
gratuity. Reservations are required.
The evening begins with Crostini con Fegatini di Pollo con Ricotta e Pomodorini, crostini with
chicken liver pate or with ricotta and sweet tomatoes. This is paired with “Il Vigliacco” Brut Rose. Following this
is Gamberoni
con Cannellini al Rosmarino, jumbo shrimp with cannellini beans and
rosemary topped with arugula, paired with “Il
Intruso” Bianco Veronese. The next course features Pappardelle con Funghi Selvatici
e Polletto, handmade pappardelle with wild mushrooms ragu and charred
chicken breast with Parmigiano. The Valpolicella
Classico wine pairs perfectly with this course. Next is Costine
di Bue Agli Aromi con Polenta Bianca, braised short ribs with herbs, au
jus and creamy white polenta paired with
“Il Bugiardo” Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso DOC. The dinner ends
with Degustazione
di Formaggi con Frutta, a cheese tasting with fruit, nuts, sweet
gorgonzola and pecorino grand cru. “L’Amarone”
Amarone della Valpolicella is paired with this course.
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