BenedettaVitali

March 2, 2010, 6pm chef Jody Adams and Benedetta Vilati, chef and owner of Florence’s renowned Trattoria Zibibbo will host a Tuscan dinner at Rialto. The evening will begin with a wine reception followed by a seated dinner featuring authentic Tuscan wine and cuisine with a tailored menu based on Benedetta’s cookbook Soffritto: Tradition & Innovation in Tuscan Cooking.

As a special addition to the evening wine expert Filippo Bartolotta of Le Beccanti will join the chefs to lead wine tasting games and activities. Tickets are available for $125, inclusive of tax and gratuity. Call 617.661.5050 to reserve your space.

RECEPTION WINES

Ferrari-Lunelli Sparkling Wine
2006 Vernaccia Vigna Santa Margherita Panizzi
2001 Barbaresco Campo Quadro Punset
2006 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Boscarelli
2007 Montevetrano

FIRST
Calamari inzimino (use large calamari)

2006 Proprietà Sperino Uvaggio
2005 Barolo Bricco Pernice Elvio Cogno

ENTREE

Lamb...cardoon parmesan

2004 Silvio Nardi Brunello di Montalcino
2004 San Leonardo, Tenute San Leonardo

DESSERT
Panna Cotta...caramel sauce

Aleatico dell'Elba Meletti Cavallari

Benedetta Vitali Biography