The Seattle Chapter of Women For WineSense Invites You To
ITALY COMES TO SEATTLE!
Featuring
Giorgio Boeri, from Boeri Wine Estate
and
Tony Sasa of Enoteca Pontevecchio
Giorgio Boeri joins us from the province of Asti in the southern area of Italy's Piedmont region, where his great grandfather Alfonso founded the family estate around 1900. Alfonso planted grapes that began the winemaking tradition his ancestors carry on to this day. In 1998, Giorgio and his brother Roberto took over management of the estate, adding more vineyards and additional varietals. The first vintage of their wines was in 2001, with a total of 4000 bottles. The estate now produces 8 different wines, starting with a Ribota Moscato d'Asti DOCG and two Piedmonte Chardonnays. Reds highlight the best of the region, with three Barbera d'Asti's, a Dolcetto, and a Monferrato Rosso. Boeri wines can now be found in 15 countries, and the next generation is poised to take over the reins, honoring the growing legacy of the Boeri family.
Also joining us will be Tony Sasa, owner of Enoteca Pontevecchio in Florence, Italy. Tony has a background in the wine and restaurant business in Chicago and Italy, and he used that experience to follow his passion and open a wine shop highlighting the perfect pairing of wine and food. His relationships with small production wineries around Italy has allowed him to fill his Enoteca with wines not found outside of the country, but he is able to ship those finds to the U.S. Tony is also partner with Seattle's Boutique Imports (who are making this event possible!). If that weren't enough to keep him busy, Tony also produces his own wine under his own labels!
Owner Kevin Downey opened the first Grazie Ristorante in 1987, focusing on a rustic style of Italian cuisine. Located in Bothell's Canyon Park area, their menu offers pasta, meat, and seafood dishes, PLUS pizzas baked in an authentic wood-fired pizza oven. The staff is treated to a trip to Italy every two years, giving them the Italian experience first-hand. They bring back that feeling of Italy to share with their customers.
A selection of Giorgio's wines will be paired with the evening's menu.
To Start
Grazie House Salad
Mixed greens, Parmesan, tomatoes with a creamy Italian dressing
Main Course Options
Rigatoni Bolognese
Our hearty tomato and sausage sauce tossed with rigatoni pasta, served with grilled Italian sausage links
* OR *
Tagliatelle Primavera
Wood oven roasted broccoli, asparagus and tomatoes, sautéed with garlic, chili pequins and extra virgin olive oil with ricotta salata cheese
Tuscan peasant bread with herb and garlic infused dipping oil
Dessert
Your choice from their selection of specialties!
*After you have registered let me know if you want the vegetarian option at
wwsseattle@yahoo.com
The cost for the evening is $59.00 for members, $64.00 for nonmembers.
Please note the system charges a $3.00 processing fee for nonmembers to pay by credit card. To RSVP & pay by check, email wwsseattle@yahoo.com. Your check must be received 3 days after your RSVP is made. After that time our seat will be released. Mail your check (made out to Seattle Women For WineSense) to me at Terese Flaherty-Vaniman, 6910 Old Redmond Rd. #G 120, Redmond, WA, 98052. Please contact me with questions about the website or method of payment at 425.882.1621.
This event is nonrefundable.