Ferraro’s Ristorante invites guests to experience its next Taste & Learn on Saturday, Aug. 29, at 5 p.m. with wines from Grosjean. Taste & Learn is Ferraro’s popular, monthly wine-tasting event that provides wine education and a menu of authentic Italian small plates created by Ferraro’s Executive Chef Mimmo Ferraro. 

Nestled in Italy’s alpine Aosta Valley, Grosjean is one of the region’s most respected family-owned wineries. For generations, the Grosjean family has cultivated vineyards surrounded by mountain peaks, producing wines that express the distinctive character of the valley’s high-altitude terroir.

Taste & Learn attendees will begin with Petite Arvine, a crisp and aromatic white wine. The tasting continues with Gamay, a lively red. Next is Pinot Noir, an elegant expression. The experience concludes with Torrette, Aosta Valley’s red blend.

“Italy is full of remarkable wine regions, and Aosta Valley is one that deserves more attention,” said Ferraro (pictured in the main photo). “These mountain-grown wines have a freshness and character that make them especially exciting to pair with seasonal Italian dishes.”

The menu of wine and food pairings:

Petite Arvine + Capesante con Arancia e Finocchio
Scallop crudo, orange carpaccio, fennel, fennel pollen, micro mint, pine nuts, vinaigrette

Gamay + Crostata ai Funghi
Mixed mushroom tart, shallots, thyme, ricotta, red wine reduction

Pinot Noir + Risotto con Barbabietole e Formaggio di Capra
Roasted beet risotto, goat cheese cream, hazelnuts

Torrette + Vitello alla Valdostana
Veal loin stuffed with prosciutto cotto and fontina 

Tickets are $150 per person, inclusive of tax and gratuity. A credit card is required to secure reservations. All reservations are final; no cancellations or refunds. To RSVP, call (702) 364-5300.