2004 Brunello wine dinner, Carlucci Downers Grove 4-15-09

Grand Cru Wine Merchants is pleased to announce a once in a lifetime tasting of Brunello di Montalcino featuring 12 different wines spanning nearly a decade. The flight will offer THE FIRST OPPORTUNITY IN THE U.S. to taste the highly anticipated 2004 vintage of Valdicava Brunello di Montalcino as well as the one-of-a-kind 2003 Valdicava Brunello di Montalcino Riserva "Madonna del Piano". Other star producers to be featured include Castello di Romitorio, Canalicchio di Sopra, and Friggiali. The tasting will feature vintages including 2004, 2003, 2001, 1999, 1997 and 1995.

The event will begin with a "Prosecco Reception". followed by the main event, a special, comprehensive tasting of Brunello di Montalcino guided by the knowledgeable and personable Dominic Nocerino, owner of Vinifera Imports. The Brunellos you taste will be available for ordering at special low just-for-this-event prices, so if you collect Brunello don't miss it. We will then settle in for an excellent 5 course dinner prepared by Carlucci.



The Grand Brunello Tasting & Dinner
at Carlucci Restaurant of Downers Grove, IL
With Dominic Nocerino of Vinifera Imports

Wednesday, April 15th 2009 at 7pm

Prosecco Reception:
Prosecco, Soligo, Veneto NV

The Brunelli
2004 Castell di Romitorio Brunello di Montalcino
2004 Valdicava Brunello Di Montalcino
2004 Canalicchio Di Sopra Brunello De Montalcino
2004 Friggiali Brunello Di Montalcino
2004 Donna Olga Brunello Di Montalcino
2003 Valdicava Brunello Di Montalcino Riserva Madonna del Piano
2001 Donna Olga Brunello Di Montalcino
2000 Canalicchio Brunello Di Montalcino
1999 Friggiali Brunello De Montalcino
1999 Valdicava Brunello Di Montalcino
1997 Donna Olga Brunello Di Montalcino
1995 Canalicchio Brunello Di Montalcino
1995 Fontodi vin santo


Antipasti
Assortment of Crostini, Pizza & Arincini
~2007 Sant Elena Pinot Grigio

Insalata
Insalata di Granchio
Organic mixed greens, fresh herbs, creamy lemon Vinaigrette and Crab meat



Pasta
Pappardelle - Fresh egg noodles with a wild mushroom blend, garlic, butter, white wine and Parmesan cheese

Piatto Principale
Filleto Di Manzo Grigliata Con Cipollini Carmelizata e Rosemarino
Grilled filet mignon with carmelized cipollini and rosemary demi-glace
~2004 Castello Di Romitorio, Romito Del Romitorio

Dolce
Torta di Cioccolato Con Noce Bittersweet chocolate cake with walnuts and raspberry sauce

~2004 Barberani Moscato Appassito


Prosecco reception to begin at Seven o'clock Sharp.
Cost: $135 per guest, gratuity and tax included.
To reserve your seat for this special event, please call Craig at 847.392.9463.
Seating will be limited to assure a comfortable experience.
There is a strict 48 hour cancellation policy.

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