Join Barone Francesco Ricasoli for an unforgettable journey back in time to the founding of Ricasoli in 1141 AD. A 32nd-generation owner, Francesco will guide you through the winery’s heritage with six incredible wines paired beautifully with traditional Tuscan fare prepared by the culinary team at Italian Kitchen. A rare evening with the most ancient and pioneering producers of Chianti Classico.

Winery dinner menus are created specifically to pair with the wines. Substitutions are not possible.

Menu:

Canapé Trio
Crostino Toscano – chicken livers, vin santo
Polpo in Umido – red wine & tomato braised octopus, chillies
Rosetta di Finocchiona – quail egg

First Course
Tartare di Ricciola
greater amberjack, baby zucchini, pomodorini,
heirloom carrots, fennel pollen, grapefruit salt
Castello di Brolio San Barnaba Vin Bianco 2020

Second Course
Cacciucco alla Livornese
red mullet, clams, mussels, shrimp, rich tomato broth, grilled tuscan bread
Brolio Chianti Classico DOCG  2021

Third Course
Pollo Croccante
crispy chicken roulade, lemon caper & brown butter sauce, winter green salad
Brolio Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG  2020

Fourth Course
Pici con Guanciale e Pecorino Toscano
garlic confit, extra virgin, crispy guanciale, aged pecorino toscano
Castello di Brolio Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione 2020

Fifth Course
Rotolo di Coniglio alle Erbette con Patate e Olive Taggiasche
pecorino fresco, sauteed spinach, rosemary potatoes,
confit cherry tomato, taggiasche olives
Casalferro Merlot IGT Toscana 2019

Sixth Course
Cinghiale in Umido
cipolline, raisins, grilled polenta, braised winter greens
Colledilà Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione Gaiole 2020

Dessert
Poached Pear
whipped mascarpone, cantucci
Castello di Brolio Vin Santo 2012

Menu and wines subject to change

Must be 19 or older (No Minors) to attend Vancouver International Wine Festival events. Two pieces of ID (one with photo and birthdate) are required. Infants and children are not permitted.

Festival events are subject to Public Health Orders and/or venue policies.