Villa Calcinaia Wine Dinner

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Davio's Philadelphia
111 S 17th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
When: 
Wednesday, March 9, 2011 - 12:30pm to 5:00pm

Types: Food/Wine
Price Ranges: $99 per person
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Join Davio's, Philadelphia's favorite Northern Italian Steakhouse, for an evening of Tuscan wine and culinary enchantment featuring the exclusive wines of Villa Calcinaia, the world-renowned, award-winning winery located in the heart of Tuscany, as they are presented by special guest and host of the evening, Count Sebastiano Capponi, the 20th generation of the Capponi family to run the prominent 200-hectare estate of Villa Calcinaia.

On Wednesday, March 9th, 2011 at 6:30pm, guests will be treated to a four-course dinner of regionally inspired foods prepared byExecutive Chef David Boyle of Davio's and perfectly paired wines presented by Count Sebastiano Capponi himself, including items such as: Chicken Liver Mousse paired with Villa Calcinaia Comitale, Duck Bolognese and Papardelle Pasta paired with Piegaia Chianti Classico Reserva (please see full menu below).

The dinner will allow guests the once-in-a-lifetime chance to experience some of the world's best wines as they are presented by the prominent Italian Count, Sebastiano Capponi, whose family traces back to the Medici Dynasty in 1524 Florence! This intimate journey is $99.00 per person (tax and gratuity included). Reservations are highly recommended for this event by calling 215-563-4810 today!

Menu

Hors D'oeuvres

Chicken Liver Mousse

Primadonna Gougere

Philly Cheesesteak Spring Rolls

Villa Calcinaia Comitale

First Course

Taylor Bay Scallop Cioppino

Piegaia Chianti Classico

Second Course

Duck Bolognese, Papardelle Pasta

Piegaia Chianti Classico Riserva

Third Course

Venison Rack, White Beans, Kale, Game Jus

Villa Calcinaia Casarsa Merlot

Fourth Course

Pecorino Ginepro, Gorgonzola Picante

Villa Calcinaia Vin Santo