Top Italian wines on the menu for special Fourth Estate feast, Wednesday

Experience the wines Southern Italy and a perfectly paired Italian fest at a wine dinner Wednesday, March 23, at the Fourth Estate restaurant.

You'll revel in the tastes of unique Italian grapes, such as Aglianico, Cannonau and Nerello Capuccio. Their rich, elegant flavors will transport you to the sunny climes of Mezzogiorno.

The special evening includes food prepared by Fourth Estate Chef Susan Delbert and wines presented by Clint Harris of Leonardo Locascio Selections.

The dinner begins with apertivo and antipasto at 6:30 p.m.

To purchase tickets, click here.

Tickets are $65 per person for Club members and $75 per person for the general public. Press Club members must be signed in to receive the discounted price.

- Menu -
Apertivo/Antipasto
Caponata bruschetta with slow roasted eggplant, olives, capers and celery
Antipasto platter with salumi wrapped mozzarella, olives and marinated peppers
Bigne’ alla Crema di Baccalao, pastry with salted cod cream

Primi
Gnocchi con Vongole e Porcini, saffron gnocchi with clams and porcini mushrooms, topped with arugula

Secondi y Contorno
Saltimbocca alla Romana, Veal scaloppini with prosciutto and sage, polenta con Broccoletti Ripassati, Sautéed rapini with garlic, olive oil and lemons

Formaggio e frutta
Selection of Italian cheeses and fruit (for example: Pecorino Romano, (sheep), smoked provolone, canestrato (sheep) caciocavallo (cow) or scarmorza (cow), fresh and dry fruits

Dolce
Il Tiramisu’ Legittimo delle Beccherie
The original Tiramisu’ from Le Beccherie restaurant

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THIS EVENT, CONTACT:
The Fourth Estate Restaurant
202-662-7638
[email protected]