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Cal-Ital Wine Tasting Battle at Il Farro
Date/Time
Date(s) - 05/31/2018
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
Il Farro Restaurant
111 21st Place
Newport Beach, CA 92663
A Comparative Tasting Event Italy Vs. The World
It’s California vs. Italy in a regional Wine Dinner Battle going head to head and you judge the winner!
*Featuring Italian Wine Specialist, Michele LeVigne, Associazione Italiana Sommelier
Battle Five of 2018 – Thursday, May 31st 6-9pm – The Big Grand Finale!
Although the World won last month’s battle by 14 votes….Italy stll reigns victorious! So, to keep things exciting for the big grand finale we’re featuring some amazing wines from California and Wasington State as well…!
Every Vote Counts…Join us for a series of comparative tastings between two distinct regions where select wines will be poured side-by-side with tasting notes given and YOU decide who will reign victorious – Italy or the World!
Three Wine Tasting Rounds Per Battle Include:
(6) Tastings + Individual Pours.
Round One:
Verdicchio, Velenosi “Castelli Jesi” Marche
Vs.
Chenin/Viogner, Pine Ridge, California
Round Two:
Barbera D’Alba “Ruvei”, Piedmont
Vs.
Pinot Noir, Boen Russian River
Round Three:
Amarone, Sartori, Veneto
Vs.
Cabernet Sauvignon, Double Canyon, Washington State
Paired With An Authentic Italian Gourmet Dinner Featuring Antipastini Selection, Fresh Homemade Pasta Bar + Farro Specialties!
*Prepared fresh by Chef + Proprietor, Domenico Maurici
NOW AVAILABLE – Save $5 On Pre-Sale Tickets!
All wine battles are conducted in the Café from 6pm-9pm. Space is limited. Pre-Sale Tickets Only: $40 per person. *If Available Day of Event Tickets: $45. Gratuity not included. Includes (6) wine tastings paired with gourmet cuisine and authentic Italian buffet dinner. Wine Country Raffle.
**10% off Featured Bottles of Wine.
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