A wine dinner at Sotto Sopra hosted by North Charles Fine Wines and Soto Sopra Restaurant.
Wines will be presented by guest speaker Todd Ruby, Fine Wine Broker.
October 18, 2010
7:00PM.
Price: $85 per person (All inclusive).
We are teaming up with Mount Vernon’s Italian Restaurant, Sotto Sopra for a wine dinner in late October. The dinner will be hosted by Todd Ruby, a broker for the Italian wine importer Marco De Grazia. Mr. Ruby will be showing a selection of regional wines of Italy paired with several courses.
Mr. Ruby, for Marco De Grazia, scours the many vineyards and wineries of Italy to find some of the finest producers available. Through his more than 20 years of experience, he is able to hand pick outstanding wines at their respective price points. Mr. Ruby will be providing information on each producer and each wine. He will also be available to answer any questions you may have.
The Courses:
Pass hors d’oeuvres
Polenta Fritta
Halibut ceviche
Lamb lollipops with fresh minted crème.
Paired wine:
Bortolutti Sparkling Lagrein Rose
Appetizers
Porchetta Tonnata
Paired Wines:
2009 Palazzone Orvieto
2007 Benito Ferara Greco di Tufo
Pasta
Risotto with autumn vegetables and seared orata.
Paired Wines:
2008 Rovello Barbera
2007 Seghesio Nebbiolo
Main Course
Slow braised lamb shoulder with truffled soft polenta.
Paired Wine:
1999 Brizio Brunello di Montalcino
Cheese selection
Castelmagno
Taleggio
Parmigiano
Paired wine:
2005 Luigi Pira Barolo Margheria
The dinner will take place at Sotto Sopra Italian Restaurant in Baltimore’s historic Mt. Vernon.
405 N. Charles St.
Baltimore, MD
The price for the dinner is $85, which includes tax and gratuity. To make reservations, please call Sotto Sopra at 410 625 0534. Also, feel free to visit their website at www.sottosoprainc.com
