Drink wine from Valpolicella, minutes away from Verona
By Jasmine Hollows
Calling all wine aficionados and culinary connoisseurs! Las Vegas’ longest-running family owned and operated Italian eatery, Ferraro’s Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar, is hosting a Taste & Learn event on Saturday, September 18 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. This Taste & Learn experience features the wines of Valpolicella, Italy’s La Falezze. To accompany the wine, Chef Mimmo Ferraro will serve small plates of authentic Italian fare for guests to experience an expert’s food and wine pairing. Tour Italy with your tastebuds. This is all for educational purposes, of course.
Take Your Tastebuds on a Trip to Valpolicella, Italy
Each Tasting & Learning event takes guests on a tasty trip touring the flavors of Italy. These monthly classes are a treat for anyone who wants to explore wine and Italian culture. La Falezze, the choice for September’s special wine tasting, comes from a family-owned business in Valpolicella, Italy. For three generations and counting, the winemaking family continues thriving by producing the quality sip, La Falezze. This is a wine enthusiast’s dream!
In a statement, owner of Ferraro’s, Gino Ferraro expressed how excited he is to teach this monthly course and offer “incredible wine experiences” and “Chef Mimmo’s thoughtful pairings.”
Taste & Learn Event Menu
Below is a full menu featuring the food and wine pairings for the event.
Lugana Selva Capuzzo
Risotto Pescatore is made with Vialone Nano risotto, clams, lobster, scallops, calamari, shrimp and light tomato
Falezze with Valpolicella Superiore
Gnocchi di ricotta con ragù di anatra is prepared with Ricotta gnocchi with duck ragù.
Falezze with Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore
Coniglio all Cacciatore consists of Rabbit braised in tomato sauce, bell peppers, olives, mushrooms, carrots and fresh herbs
Falezze with Amarone della Valpolicella
Torta di Cioccolato Fondente is a dessert dream with Dark chocolate cake with red wine glaze
Space for this event is limited. Guests interested in attending must call (702) 364-5300 to make a reservation. Tickets to the all-inclusive Taste & Learn experience are $90 per person.
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