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THE WINE: \; \;We'\;ll have two wine aficionados with us to showcase Marchesi Antinori and Prunotto Italian Wines - \;Mallory Young of Southern Glazer'\;s Signature Fine Wines &\; Spirits (the world'\;s preeminent distributor of wine and spirits) and Ashleigh Hammel\, the Brand Development Manager for Ste. Michelle Wine Estates for Southern Glazer'\;s. \; Ste. Michelle Wine Estates has a partnership with Marchesi Antinori and Prunotto wineries.
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\n - Marchesi Antinori \; - \;The Antinori family has been committed to the art of winemaking for over six centuries since 1385 when Giovanni di Piero Antinori became a member of the Arte Fiorentina dei Vinattieri\, the Florentine Winemakers \;Guild. \; \;All throughout its history\, twenty-six generations long\, the Antinori family has managed the business directly making innovative and sometimes bold decisions while upholding the utmost respect for traditions and the environment.
\n - Antinori also owns Prunotto \;The winemaker'\;s vineyards extend over approximately 161 acres in the territories of The Langhe and Monferrato. \; \;Prunottos \;rich heritage and unique attributes are revealed in each bottle of wine\, capturing the thousands of different expressions that each vineyard parcel is able to reflect. \; \;It'\;s a continuous challenge between tradition and innovation.
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THE FOOD: \; \;European Master Chef \;Horst Pfeifer \;will prepare a four course gourmet Italian meal\, complimented by the carefully chosen Italian wines. \; \;Chef Pfeifer is the current Owner of Middendorf'\;s and the former owner of \;Bella Luna\, \; \;a fine dining restaurant in the French Quarter. \; \;He has a wonderful meal planned for A Taste of Italy or perhaps we should say a \;delizioso \;meal. \; \;Buon Appetito! \; \;
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\n - 1st \;Course: \; Bella Luna Fettuccine\, Tossed Tableside
\n - 2nd \;Course: \; Frutti di Mare Salad
\n - 3rd \;Course: \; Pork Saltimbocca\, Caper Reduction\, Sun Dried Tomatoes
\n - 4th \;Course: \; Limoncello Gelato Hazelnut Cake
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\nBella Luna Focaccia Bread and Whipped Butter will be available throughout the meal.
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More details:
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\n - The evening begins at 6:30pm in the Bella Luna \;private dining room. Our welcome drink will be served at this time. \; Feel free to walk around and mingle.
\n - At 7:00pm\, we will ask for everyone to be seated. Dinner will begin shortly.
\n - Seating is banquet style. \; This is a social event celebrating our shared love of food and wine.
\n - Attire is business casual.
\n - The price for this Wine Tasting Dinner is 100.00 per person (inclusive of tax and gratuity)*.
\n - Reservations are required. Limited seating available.
\n - Questions: (985) 771-7777 x2\, slidellevents@middendorfsrestaurant.com
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