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 Ar.Pe.Pe Winemaker Dinner
Sep 22

Ar.Pe.Pe Winemaker Dinner

Tucked away in the far northern reaches of Italy's Lombardy region is the wine-growing district of...

 

Tucked away in the far northern reaches of Italy's Lombardy region is the wine-growing district of...

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  • Tucked away in the far northern reaches of Italy's Lombardy region is the wine-growing district of Valtellina. Situated in the Rhaetian Alps on the border with Switzerland, Valtellina is the quintessential mountain wine region. The valley runs almost perfectly east-west, with vines planted on sunny, south-facing slopes. Here, the Nebbiolo grape, known locally as Chiavennasca, produces age-worthy wines with notable similarities to the wines of neighboring Barolo and Barbaresco in Piedmont. One of the leading producers in this small region is Ar.Pe.Pe, cleverly named after its founder, Arturo Pelizzatti Perego, who started the winery in 1984 with the goal of realizing the full potential of the unique Valtellina terroir. Today, Arturo's children, Isabella, Emanuele, and Guido continue their father's work as the fifth generation of winemakers and growers. Please join us at Spruce as we welcome Isabella Pelizzatti, who will share her family's wines with us, paired with a special menu crafted by Chefs Mark Sullivan and John Madriaga. 

    Menu:
    Chicken Sausage, Stone Fruit Bread Pudding, Walnut Purée, Mustard Greens
    Rosso di Valtellina 2012
    Valtellina Superiore, Inferno, Fiamme Antiche 2010

    House-Made Tagliatelle, Red Wine Braised Duck Legs, Oven-Roasted Tomatoes, Grana Padano
    Valtellina Superiore, Sassella, Stella Retica, Riserva 2006
    Valtellina Superiore, Grumello, Rocca de Piro, Riserva 2010

    Braised Veal Breast, Anson Mills Polenta, Sautéed Greens, Stone Fruit Mostardo
    Valtellina Superiore, Sassella, Rocce Rosse, Riserva 2002
    Valtellina Superiore, Grumello, Buon Consiglio, Riserva 2005

    Artisan Cheese
    Valtellina Superiore, Sassella, Ultimi Raggi, Vendemmia Tardiva 2005

  • Category
    Winemaker Dinners
  • Date & Time
    Sep 22 2015 at 06:30 PM - Sep 22 2015 at 09:30 PM
  • Location & full address
    Spruce (View) 3640 Sacramento Street San Francisco, CA 94118
  • Event Admins
    Michael Kowitz