
Brescome Barton showcased fine wine and spirits during a tasting dinner at La Foresta Restaurant & Wine Bar in Killingworth on November 30. The three-course meal began with a Ruinart Brut Rosé Champagne toast led by Brescome Barton Regional Manager Phil Passalacqua. The second course was paired with Gianfranco Soldera Case Basse 2013 and Gianfranco Soldera 2011, presented by Filippo Pistone, General Manager, Bacchanal Wine Imports. During the third course, guests tasted Hennessy Paradis Impérial, a rare cognac which boasts floral essences of jasmine and orange blossom with a subtle smokiness.
- All from Brescome Barton except where indicated: Gene Sepe, CEO and President; Edward Sherman Jr., Sales, North Division; Phil Passalacqua, Zone Manager; John Algieri, Sales, Worldwide Wines Division; Francesco Lulaj, Owner, La Foresta; and Filippo Pistone, General Manager, Bacchanal Wine Imports.
- Dr. John Ouellette, D.V.M., Owner, Madison Veterinary Hospital; Helen Ouellette; Adam Richwine, RBC Wealth Management; Roger Ross, Owner, Home Instead Senior Care; Jim Golden; Cathy Golden; Francesco Lulaj, Owner, La Foresta; Frank Mosca, Wine & Spirits Manager, La Foresta; Loreen Sapia and Lou Sapia, Owners, Hair by Loreen. Not pictured: Marjan Mekaj, General Manager, La Foresta.
- From the first established Champagne house in the world, Ruinart Brut Rosé Champagne is fresh and fruity with a hint of spice on the finish.
- Phil Passalacqua, Regional Manager, Brescome Barton led guests in a toast of Ruinart Brut Rosé Champagne.
- Filippo Pistone, General Manager, Bacchanal Wine Imports opening a bottle of Gianfranco Soldera 2011.
- Gianfranco Soldera Case Basse 2013 and Gianfranco Soldera 2011, both produced with 100% sangiovese grapes.
- Filippo Pistone, General Manager, Bacchanal Wine Imports introducing Soldera wines to guests.
- Guests tasted Gianfranco Soldera Case Basse 2013 and Gianfranco Soldera 2011 during the second course.
- Hennessy Paradis Impérial is a blend of rare 19th- and 20th-century Cognacs by seventh-generation master blender Yann Fillioux.