Once again, Angelena’s is pleased to offer a special food and wine event celebrating wines of Tuscany. The dinner will be held in the main dining room on Thursday, June 16 at 6:00 p.m.
Tuscany, one of the most famous and prolific wine regions in the world, will be the highlight of this evening, featuring authentic Tuscan food and iconic wines – beans, greens and Bistecca Fiorentina. Enjoy Central Italy’s rustic fare, famous the world over, at Angelena’s.
Chef James Briscione and Wine Director Brooke Parkhurst will work closely with Certified Italian Wine Professional Michael Fix, from Winebow Fine Wine & Spirits, the premier Italian wine supplier in the United States, to lead guests through a Tuscan wine dinner like no other. The menu for the evening is as follows:
First Course
Fresh Buratta
Local peaches, Prosciutto di San Danielle, arugula
Paired with Castello di Bossi Rosato, 2020
Second Course
“Ribolita”
Walnut Hill field peas, braised pork, lacinato kale
Paired with Altesino Rosso di Montalcino, 2019
Third Course
Gnocchi alla Greve
Wild boar sausage, black truffle, cream
Paired with Poggio Scalette Il Carboniaone, 2018
Fourth Course
Bistecca alla Fiorenta
Sea salt, arugula, Bodacious olive oil
Paired with Casanova di Neri Brunello di Montalcino, 2017
Event cost is $150 per person (plus tax and gratuity). Seating for the Tuscany Wine Dinner is limited, reservations are required and can be made by calling 850-542-8398.
Angelena’s Ristorante Italiano, located at 101 East Intendencia Street in historic downtown Pensacola, is inspired by the deep roots of our city’s history. At the turn of the century, Angelena Giatano, an Italian immigrant, was in search of the American dream and found it here in Pensacola. Angelena’s offers authentic, coastal Italian cuisine as well as an extensive list of Italian wines. Dinner Service is offered Monday through Saturday 5:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. For reservations, please call 850-542-8398. For more information, please visit our website, www. angelenaspensacola.com