Giusto in Newport, in collaboration with Wine Wizards, showcased Italian imports from Paolo Bea on Dec. 15. Located within the Hammetts Hotel, the intimate multicourse meal featured cuisine prepared by Chef and Owner Kevin O’Donnell and his team, each paired with a different wine by Paolo Bea. Wine Wizards’ Christin Aarons was in attendance to discuss selections with guests. Situated in Montefalco, a hill town in Umbria, Paolo Bea is a small estate and a classic Italian fattoria, which produces wine while raising livestock and growing select crops such as olives, fruits and vegetables. Five hectares of its 15-hectare property are dedicated to its organic vineyards, which include Sagrantino, Sangiovese and Montepulciano grape varietals.
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- Wine Wizards hosted a pairing dinner featuring the wines of Paolo Bea at Giusto in Newport on Dec. 15.
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- All of Giusto except where indicated: Kyle Stamps, Executive Chef; Katie Ellis, Assistant General Manager; Lauren Schaefer, General Manager; Christin Aarons, Wine Wizards; Michael Kane, Rosenthal Wine Merchant; Kyle Palmer, Chef de Cuisine; and Kevin O’Donnell, Chef and Owner.
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- Showcased wines included Giampiero Bea Lapideus Umbria Bianco, Paolo Bea Pipparello Montefalco Rosso Riserva, Paolo Bea San Valentino Umbria Rosso and Paolo Bea Pagliaro Secco.
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- Giusto’s Kyle Palmer, Chef de Cuisine and Katie Ellis, Assistant General Manager.
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- Adami Bosco di Gica Brut Valdobbiadene DOCG Prosecco.
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- Glasses of Adami Bosco di Gica Brut Valdobbiadene DOCG Prosecco.
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- Guests enjoyed charcuterie prior to the meal.
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- Katie Ellis, Assistant General Manager, Giusto opens Paolo Bea Pagliaro Secco.
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- A pour of Paolo Bea Pagliaro Secco.
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- Paolo Bea Pipparello Montefalco Rosso Riserva, San Valentino Umbria Rosso and Pagliaro Secco decanted.
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- A pour of Giampiero Bea Lapideus Umbria Bianco, a prized white made from Trebbiano Spoletino.
Photos by Laura Widness.
