The University Club in Providence hosted an Italian Wine Class for its members on Aug. 23. During the informational Tastes of Italy event, Natalie Volpe, Italian Wine Broker, Tre Monti, led guests through an in-depth background and tasting of several fine Italian vintages, available via Mancini Beverage – Best Beverage division. Guests enjoyed six courses of Italian-inspired cuisine prepared by Chef Arthur Barrette and his culinary team paired with fine Italian wines, including Tre Monti Doppio Bianco Pignoletto Frizzante, Tre Monti Albana di Romagna DOCG, Tre Monti Campo di Mezzo Sangiovese Superiore, Tre Monti Petrignone Sangiovese Riserva, Coppi Guiscardo Falanghina and Coppi Siniscalco Primitivo. Tre Monti’s 30-hectare estate is situated in the Imola Hills and grows its Albana, Trebbiano and Sangiovese grapes with sustainable farming methods. Founded in 1882, Puglia’s Coppi Winery specializes in Primitivo, Malvasia Blanca, Verdeca, Aleatico, Falanghina and Malvasia Nera varietals, grown in the ancient Apulian tradition.
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- The University Club in Providence hosted an Italian Wine Class on Aug. 23, pairing select wines and dishes with education.
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- Kate Miceli, Beverage Manager, The University Club; Natalie Volpe, Italian Wine Broker, Tre Monti; and Arthur Barrette, Chef, The University Club.
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- Tre Monti Campo di Mezzo Sangiovese and Coppi Siniscalco Primitivo.
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- Kate Miceli, Beverage Manager, The University Club greeting guests.
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- Chilled bottles of Tre Monti Vigna Rocca and Coppi Guiscardo Falanghina await guests.
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- Mirabella Rosé on ice.
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- Tre Monti Doppio Bianco Pignoletto Frizzante.
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- Guests tasted a variety of Italian wines, each paired with fine cuisine prepared by the culinary team at The University Club.
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- The first course, ahi tuna crudo, Castelvetrano olive, confit orange and nasturtium, was paired with Tre Monti Doppio Bianco Pignoletto Frizzante.
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- A pour of Tre Monte Doppio Bianco Pignoletto Frizzante.
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- The third course, compressed melon and prosciutto with Stracciatella, pickled onion, radish and ginger, was paired with Tre Monti Campo di Mezzo Sangiovese Superiore.
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- Natalie Volpe, Italian Wine Broker, Tre Monti led guests through an educational tasting of several fine Italian vintages.
Photos by Adam Haley.
