Small Vineyards Wine Dinner at Francesca's Tavola 11/17/09

Grand Cru Wine Merchants and Francesca's Tavola have teamed up once again for a wonderful evening of food and wine featuring the portfolio of Small Vineyards on Tuesday, Nov 17th.

Small Vineyards is an importer focusing on small family estates throughout Italy and Spain. They are commited to finding off the beaten path, artisan producers that continue their families life work rather than making a quick buck. Daniel Parrott from Small Vineyards will be on hand to guide us through the wines and to answer any questions.

Dinner starts promptly at 7pm and is $55 per person (plus tax & gratuity). For more information or to make a reservation please phone 847-394-3950

Crostini Assortiti
Mini toasts with assorted toppings
NV Trevisiol “Extra Dry” Prosecco

Capasante con Cavolfiore
Seared jumbo sea scallop with cauliflower puree and porcini broth
2006 Marchetti Verdicchio, Marche

Farro alla Genovese
Slow cooked faro with basil pesto and parmigiano
2005 Tre Donne Barbara d’ Alba, Piemonte

Fusilli con Finocchio e Salsiccia
Corkscrew pasta sautéed with braised fennel, sweet sausage, roasted tomatoes and pecorino
2007 Fattoria Bibbiani Poggio Vignoso Chianti, Tuscany

Ossobuco alla Piemontese
Braised veal shank with parsnip puree and roasted fall vegetables
2004 Poderi Elia Barbaresco, Piedmont

Panna Cotta con Frutta di Sottobosco
Vanilla custard with mixed berries
2007 Tre Donne Moscato d’ Asti, Piedmont


Francesca's Tavola
208 S. Arlington Heights Rd
Arlington Heights, IL 60005

Grand Cru Wine Merchants
1826 N. Arlington Heights Rd
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
www.gcwines.net