Varanese Restaurant will host the Costello Banfi Wine Dinner on Tuesday, September 22, with a reception at 6:30pm and dinner at 7:00pm. The evening will feature guest speaker Bryan Huff from Banfi Vintners, and a six-course dinner paired with various wines from the Italian vineyard. The cost is $65 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Reservations are required and can be made by calling (502) 899-9904 or emailing letsdine@varanese.com.
The menu will consist of:
First Course
San Angelo - Pinot Grigio, Tuscana
Chilled Seafood Salad with Shrimp, Octopus, Mussels
Hearts of Palm and Artichokes
Finished with Citrus, Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Sea Salt
Second Course
Fontanello - Chardonnay, Toscana
Spicy House-Made Salami and Crispy Chick Peas
Tossed with Pepperoncini Peppers, Ricotta Salata, Kale and Fresh Herbs
Third Course
Col di Sasso - Tuscana, IGT
Roasted Golden Tomato, Porcini Mushroom and Fava Bean Risotto
Topped with Shaved Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese
Garnished with Snow Pea Tendrils
Fourth Course
ASKA - Rosso, Bolgheri, DOC
Slow Braised Pork, Italian Sausage and Tomato Ragout with
Rigatoni and Fried Eggplant Croutons
Fifth Course
Banfi - Brunello di Montalcino, DOCG
Char Grilled Wagyu-Angus Ribeye
Served with Truffle Cream Gnocchi and Savory Caponata
Sixth Course
Rosa Regale - Sparkling Rose
Triple Chocolate Cannoli
Served with Strawberry-Serrano Pepper Ice Cream and Raspberry Jam
Contact Information
- Varanese
- 2106 Frankfort Ave., Louisville, KY 40206
- 899-9904
- letsdine@varanese.com
Event Time
- Monday, September 21, 2015
- 8:00 PM