An evening of beautifully prepared Italian food and wines, with stories from the heart of Chianti. Enjoy a spectacular selection of wines from Rocca delle Macíe, perfectly paired by Ryan Gauthier’s team at Italian Kitchen.

Canapés
Pane de marrons with foie gras, quince, caramelized fennel
Goats cheesecake lollipops with hazelnut, huckleberries
Galileo Bianco Bianco Vino Spumante Brut NV

1st Course
Lobster wrapped Monkfish with saffron and tomato brodo
Campomaccione Maremma Toscana Rosato DOC 2018

2nd Course
Chianti braised Cuttlefish with fire-roasted tomatoes, nduja, Calabrian chiles
Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG 2015

3rd Course
Duck Faggotini with foie torchon, duck consommé
Riserva di Fizzano Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG 2013

4th Course
Leg of Lamb with gnocchi fritti, marjoram pesto, rocket, grilled lemon
Tenuta Sant’Alfonso Chianti Classico DOCG 2017

5th Course
Prime Striploin with truffle & reggiano potato crostata, asparagus pana cotta
Esperienza N° 8 Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2014

Dessert
Salted dark chocolate mousse with white chocolate and almond cantucci
Vin Santo del Chianti DOC 2011

Menu and wines subject to change. Due to the nature of these events, we are unable to accommodate food allergies or special dietary requests for winery dinners.

Toscana in the Kitchen is graciously co-hosted by the Consulate General of Italy.

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.