Wine & Food Pairing: Culinary Tour of Italy on Thursday, May 21st from 6:00-8:00pm
Let your tastebuds rejoice and join Running Hare Vineyard for a 5 course wine and food pairing experience! You will be guided through each course and wine pairing as you enjoy the scenery of the vineyard. This is an exclusive event you won't want to miss! This event will take place inside our Tuscan Villa. Please arrive before 6:00 PM to get settled before the tasting begins
Course 1 - Naples
Insalata di Fagioli e Patate – Italian Potatoes and Green Beans in a Fresh Herb and Olive Oil Vinaigrette
Paired with Sauvignon Blanc: Delicate aromas of honeysuckle and ripe melon lead to a crisp palate bursting with flavors of honeydew and bright citrus, finishing with a zesty hint of grapefruit.
Course 2 - Sicily
Arancini di Riso – Risotto balls stuffed with Ragu, Peas, and Fresh Mozzarella, served with a San Marzano Tomato Sauce
Paired with Sangiovese: Layers of flavor unfold on the palate, from the bright fruitiness of tart cherry, red plum, strawberry, and fig, to the nuanced earthy notes of roasted pepper, tomato, leather, tobacco, and a hint of smoke.
Course 3 - Sardinia
Fregola con Arselle – Sautéed Fregola Pasta with Fresh Whole Clams, a Hint of Chili, Fresh Herbs, and Local Heirloom Grape Tomatoes
Paired with Blanco: A taste of Maryland sunshine, Blanco opens with a fragrant honeysuckle nose, flows into the refreshing tartness of cantaloupe and peach, and finishes smooth, crisp, and elegant. Light, lively, and easy to drink, it’s the perfect companion for sunny afternoons.
Course 4 - Piedmont
Brasata al Barolo – Braised Beef Roast Served over Creamy Polenta
Paired with The Magician: Aged in a blend of French and American oak, this medium-bodied red blend opens with a cocoa-forward bouquet layered with notes of tobacco and ripe Bing cherry. On the palate, dark fruit and subtle spice unfold with balanced structure, leading to a smooth finish highlighted by supple tannins and a touch of leathery complexity.
Course 5 - Veneto
Tiramisu
Paired with Ruby Rabbit: Vibrant cherry, blackberry, and cranberry flavors shine in this sweet and light-bodied Chambourcin and Cabernet Franc blend, which finishes with a refreshing tartness.
