Wine Speak "Flavors of Italy"

with Rick Lilley & Specialty Wine Importer Donato Loperfido

Chef/Importer Donato Loperfido brings Italy's captivating history and terroir to life in an evening of passionate wines.  Savor the minerality and earthy nuances of Sicily's terraced active volcano and the delicate tannins of the Nebbiolo grape cultivated in a glacial moraine.  Enjoy a textural finish with the power and finesse of Tuscan vineyards and their ancient marine geology in San Felice's Grand Select Sangiovese. 
Seating is limited.     Thursday, April 13th
12th  Ave Grill Private Dining Room
6:30 pm           95.00 inclusive           tickets 732-9469

 Menu

1st course…
Pono Farms Pork Trotter Agnolotti
shaved Big Island fennel, Maitake mushroom broth
With Masseria Setteporte. Etna Rosso, Sicily, Italy 2013

2nd course…
Pan Fried Jumbo Lump Crab Cake
Meyer lemon duck egg aioli
With Cantina Nals Margreid, Pinot Grigio, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy 2014

3rd course…
Roasted Makaweli Ranch Bone Marrow
Hawaii Kai lava salt, local citrus, Nalo herbs, crostini
With Ferrando, 'La Torrazza' Canavese Rosso, Piedmonte, Italy 2014

4th course…
Grilled Maui Cattle Co. Filet
house made lardo, smoked Kula onion soubise
With San Felice, 'Gran Selezione Il Grigio', Chianti Classico, Tuscany, Italy 2011

Dessert...
Kona Orange Panna Cotta
macerated local strawberries