Vicchiomaggio Wine Dinner with Winemaker, John Matta

Please join us on Thursday, October 23, for an evening at Locanda with John Matta, the winemaker and owner of Vicchiomaggio wine estate in the heart of Chianti Classico. John is British by birth, but his family has owned the Vicchiomaggio estate since the early 1960s. Come hear him discuss his wines and talk about the winemaking process as we taste through his estate lineup. A reception will begin at 7pm, and dinner will begin at approximately 8pm. Price is $100.00 per person, all inclusive. Locanda Restaurant is located in Washington, DC at 633 Pennsylvania Ave, SE.

Opening Reception
Two types of Crostini:
Crostini with grappa-cured salmon and capers
Crostini with Mortadella
Anime Prosecco and Vicchiomaggio San Jacopo Chianti Classico 2006

Dinner
Olives and Piquillo pepper stuffed with goat cheese, pinenuts and raisins on a bed of arugula.
Vicchiomaggio Ripa dell Mandorle 2006

Duo of Grilled Octopus and Bresaola:
Octopus served with celery, olive and chorizo salad.
Bresaola, an Italian cured beef, thinly sliced and topped with cornichons, capers and parmesan.
Vicchiomaggio Agostivo Petri Riserva 2004

Homemade Pappardelle with Wild Boar Ragu and Parmesan.
Vicchiomaggio La Prima Riserva 2004

Grilled Lamb steak with Olivada spread with roasted baby eggplant.
Vicchiomaggio Ripa delle More 2004

We will finish with Coffee and Espresso.

For Reservations Call Schneider’s of Capital Hill at 202-543-9300.