Crudo Hosts Italian Winemaker Dinner with Gianluca Garofoli

Garofoli is considered to be one of the most prestigious wineries from The Marches Region of Italy.  Situated in the center of the Italian peninsula, The Marches region extends from the mountainous chain of the Apennines, which is the regional border to the west, to the Adriatic, serving as its eastern boundary. This beautiful wine region borders Abruzzi, Latium, Tuscany, Umbria and Emilia-Romagna.  The Marches area has been spotlighted by the wine press as the new upcoming area of Italy to watch for production of high quality wines.  

 

On Thursday, March 17, 2011, guests will have the chance to meet one of most recognized winemakers form The Marches, Gianluca Garofoli, of Garofoli and experience a Marche-style food and wine pairing dinner at Crudo, Downtown Scottsdale’s adventurous little small plates cafe.

Garofoli Winery

 

Chef Cullen Campbell has created a noteworthy menu, inspired by the wines of this Italian region:

1st Course:

Tuna Crudo w/Pickled Green Garlic

Garofoli Verdicchio “Macrina”

2nd Course:

Monkfish Liver Involtini w/Maya’s Farm Fennel

Garofoli Verdicchio “Podium” 

3rd Course:

Pork belly Pate w/Beets and Smoked Pork Liver

Garofoli Rosso Conero “Piancarda”

4th Course:

Tagliatelle w/Chicken Gizzard Ragu and Guanciale

Garofoli Rosso Conero Riserva “Grosso Agontano”

 

$55, plus tax and gratuity, per person

 

Reservations:

Crudo
7045 East 3rd Avenue
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Corner of 3rd Ave & Marshall Way; inside Steven Paul Salon

480 603 1011