Tenuta di Ghizzano Wine Dinner at Nove Italiano

Nove Italiano co-hosts a Tenuta di Ghizzano wine dinner led by Countess Ginevra Venerosi Pesciolini. Her 865-acre estate, located in the northwestern part of Tuscany between Florence and Pisa, is prosperous with olive and wine groves, producing few bottles but choice ones. The five-course wine dinner will be held on Thursday, February 7 at 7:00 pm for $100 per person (not including tax and gratuity). Reservations are required by calling 214.720.9903. The menu is as follows: Bruschetta & Crostini: Sea Urchin, Salt Cod, Wild Mushroom, with Henriot, “Souverain Brut” Champagne NV

Duck, Duck, Goose: Roast Breast, Confit Leg, Grilled Foie Gras Mascarpone Polenta, Preserved Cherries, with Tenuta di Ghizzano, “Il Ghizzano” Sangiovese/Merlot 2005

Saltimbocca: Tenderloin of Texas Wild Boar, Sage Scented Potatoes, Prosciutto, with Tenuita di Ghizzano, “Veneroso” Sangiovese/Cabernet Sauvignon 2001

Steak n’ Eggs: Grilled Prime New York Sirloin, Black Truffle Torta Salata, Black Trumpet Mushrooms, with Tenuta di Ghizzano, “Nambrot” Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon/Petit Verdot 2003

Dolce di Miele: Italian Honey Cake, Pineapple, Vanilla Gelato with Tenuta do Ghizzano, “San Germano” Vin Santo 2001.