Salvatore's Hospitality: Spiel The Wine Five-Course Paired Dinner 10/2/2025

First Course

Apertivo

Salvatore’s Charcuterie Display
Imported and Domestic Cheese with Seasonal Fruit Display

Passed Appetizers
Lobster salad on toasted brioche
Smoked salmon cucumber bites

Pairing

Jules Lorén | ‘Cuvee Rosé’ Brut | NV

Tasting Notes: 
Red currants, strawberries, and raspberries are complemented by notes of yeast or pastry.  Light-bodied and refreshing with light bubbles and a dry finish.

Second Course

Entrée

Lemon Ricotta Ravioli
with a sage-infused brown butter sauce

Pairing

Buglioni | ‘Gabriella’ Lugana | 2023
Tasting Notes:  Straw yellow color with green shimmers. Intense aroma, rich with notes of flowers, fruity with hints of citrus. Good structure and acidity with delicate mineral undertones.

Third Course

Entrée

Roasted Rack Of Lamb
with mushroom and BellaVitano® risotto

Pairing

Talbott | Kari Hart | Pinot Noir | 2022
Tasting Notes:
Aromas of red cherry, raspberry, and strawberry, accented by hints of rose petal and subtle spice. featuring flavors of ripe red berries, pomegranate, and a touch of earthiness. The finish is long and refined, with lingering notes of red fruit and a hint of spice.

Fourth Course

Entrée

Peppercorn Crusted Chateaubriand

with bordelaise sauce served with au gratin potatoes and carrot-wrapped asparagus 

Pairing

Smith & Hook | Cabernet Sauvignon | 2022
Tasting Notes:
Vibrant aromas of dark fruit with hints of mocha, coffee, and toasty oak. Full-bodied and rich with flavors of ripe plum and black cherry, the wine has a round, viscous mouthfeel backed with concentrated tannic structure that carries through to a smooth finish.

Fifth Course

Dessert

Caramelized Apple Tart

with fresh whipped cream

Pairing

Wagner | Riesling Ice Wine
Tasting Notes:
 A sweet profile with balanced acidity includes hints of honey, apricot, and peach notes.  The full-bodied palate balances the intense sweetness with a long, complex finish.