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Boston Wine & Food Festival: Eric Asimov Chianti Classico Seminar & Dinner
February 3, 2022 @ 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Join The New York Times’s Wine Critic, Eric Asimov for an in-depth exploration of Chianti Classico, Tuscany’s famed wine region during an educational seminar. Eric’s obsession with Chianti Classico is deeply rooted and well-founded. Taste and learn about six different expressions of this Italian treasure. He has developed the renowned ‘Wine School”, a monthly column that invites you to drink, interact and discuss wine with him personally. A collection of his columns is included in “The New York Times Book of Wine,’’ published by Sterling Epicure.
During dinner, travel to the multi-faceted wine region of Chianti Classico. From his recent article in The Times “This Tuscan wine is a gorgeous expression of Sangiovese “I find a lightness, purity, and eloquence to the wines that in my mind, sets them apart…” Enjoy 8 different wines paired perfectly with a four-course menu created by Boston Harbor’s Executive Chef, David Daniels. An unforgettable experience – be prepared to join the Chianti Classico bandwagon!
Featured Seminar Wines:
Castelnuovo Berardenga: Felsina Chianti Classico 2019
Radda Monteraponi Chianti Classico 2019
Greve Fontodi Chianti Classico 2018
Barberino Tavernelle Isole e Olena Chianti Classico 2019
Gaiole San Giusto a Rentannano Chianti Classico 2018
San Casciano Montesecondo Chianti Classico 2019
Featured Dinner Wines:
R: Ca’ Del Bosco Franciacorta
1:Istine Chianti Classico Vigna Istine 2019
Castell’in Villa Chianti Classico 2017
2: I Fabbri Chianti Classico Lamole 2019
Podere Le Boncie, Toscana Chiesa Monti 2018
3: Monteraponi Toscana Baron’Ugo 2018
Pergola Torte 2012
D: Vin Santo Isole 2009
Tickets for the Seminar + Dinner are $310 and tickets for just the Dinner are $210.