Fabulous Italian Dinner With Fantastic Italian Wines

The International Wine and Food Society of Lake Tahoe learned a long time ago not to throw stones in a glass house but serving Italian wines at an Italian dinner is absolutely acceptable. The beautiful Lake Front Home of Ron and Maureen Ashley gave us a setting only Tahoe can provide but when your setting is a glass arboretum, it simply takes your Italian dinner to the next level. Chef Chris Baldwin gave members an outstanding dinner taking us to Italy with Sudsy's choice of Italian wines making it a real Italian experience. The evening Menù. Passato Aperitivo, Meatball Skewers with Nonni, Basil & Parmesan Prosciutto & Melon with Lemon Honey & Tarragon Vinaigrette Fried Gnocchi with Lemon, Garlic Butter, Shaved Grana Padano - NV Berlucchi Franciacorta ‘61 Extra Brut DOCG-Province of Brescia, Lombardy Italy 2021 Argiolas Costamolino Vermentino di Sardinia DOC, Island of Sardinia Italy 
Selection of ‘End of Bin’ Red Wines. Primo Corso Heirloom Tomato Caprese with Romain, Basil, Fresh Mozzarella & Balsamic Reduction Anti Pasto Platter—Smoked Provolone, Marinated Artichoke Hearts, Selections of Liberty Artisan Salami & Charcuterie, Pimento & Kalamata Olives -  Crostini & Focaccia 2021 Pieropan Soave Classico, Garganega. Soave, Veneto, Italy. Portata Principale 
Chicken Cacciatore Borda Ranch Lamb Sugo, House Made Rigatoni, Parsley Gremolata, Shaved Pecorino, Lemon Scented Broccolini.
2017 Marchesi Antinori Tenuta Guado al Tasso Bruciato II Bolgheri DOC, Tuscany, Italy 2013 Altesino Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Montalcino, Italy. Dolce Lemon Blueberry Tiramisu - 2012/2013 Felsina Vin Santo del Chianti Classico, DOC Felsina, Castelnuova, Berardenga, Italy.