"Named after the original founders of the estate, the Avignonesi family, the winery has undergone an exciting journey since it was first established. Acquired by Virginie Saverys in 2009, Avignonesi has grown in size and at the same time has become a leader in biodynamic viticulture in Italy. Since the acquisition and thanks to Virginie’s respect for the ecosystem, her staff and the final consumer, the winery has started producing and crafting organic wines that are truly authentic to their origins yet singular and unique. And in the best biodynamic approach our wines receive minimal intervention in the cellar! Sustainability also plays a big part in the everyday life at Avignonesi."
 
1st Course
Baked Clams with Bacon and Garlic  

Wine-Avignonesi Cantaloro Toscana IGT Bianco
32% Malvasia, 31% Trebbiano, 24% Sangiovese, 8% Chardonnay, 5% Grechetto.
 
"This Cantaloro will remind you of a summer breeze and on the nose it will reveal notes of peach, golden apple, melon and white flowers. On the palate it is intense and refreshing."

2nd Course
Orecchiette with Marinated Grilled Eggplant, Burrata and Chiles
Wine-Avignonesi Cantaloro Toscana IGT Rosato
100% Sangiovese
 
"Cantaloro Rosato with its light pink onion peel colour has intense notes of grapefruit and lemon followed by guava and watermelon. The flavour is fresh and fruity with a dry finish.
90 pts James Suckling"
 
Entrée
Chicken Scarpariello with Sausage and Peppers
 
Wine-Avignonesi Cantaloro Toscana IGT Rosso
62% Sangiovese, 23% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon.
 
"A versatile, young red wine with a ruby red colour and a bouquet characterized by inviting aromas of ripe cherries, blueberries, and sweet spices. The taste is medium-bodied, fruity, and smooth with a long lingering, dry finish, reminiscent of undergrowth, with an underlying hint of menthol. 92 pts James Suckling"
 
Dessert
Cannoli Pie

$45 per person