Wilson Daniels Wholesalers hosted an octopus and wine pairing dinner at New Haven’s Roìa on March 29. During the seven-course dinner, prepared by Roìa’s Executive Chef and Owner Avi Szapiro and his kitchen team, “Supper Club” guests enjoyed fine wines, including Buglioni il Vigliacco Brut Rosé, Feudo Montoni Catarratto Masso, Villa Russiz Collio, Elena Walch Gewurztraminer, Kumeu River Hunting Hill Chardonnay, Renato Fenocchio Langhe Nebbiolo, Bergstrom Shea Vineyard Oregon Pinot Noir, Volpaia Balifico 2013, Volpaia Coltassala 2013 and Volpaia Il Puro 2013 Casanova.
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- Buglioni il Vigliacco Brut Rosé, Feudo Montoni Catarratto Masso, Villa Russiz Collio, Elena Walch Gewurztraminer, Kumeu River Hunting Hill Chardonnay, Renato Fenocchio Langhe Nebbiolo, Bergstrom Shea Vineyard Oregon Pinot Noir, Volpaia Balifico 2013, Volpaia Coltassala 2013 and Volpaia Il Puro 2013 Casanova.
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- Michael Tobin, Director of Sales – Connecticut, Wilson Daniels; Avi Szapiro, Executive Chef and Owner, Roìa; and T.J. Gallagher, Manager, The Wine Thief.
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- Michael Tobin, Director of Sales – Connecticut, Wilson Daniels pouring Buglioni il Vigliacco Brut Rosé.
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- Guests received a glass of Buglioni il Vigliacco Brut Rosé upon arrival.
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- The first course was Hummock Island oyster on the half shell with braised octopus and lemon.
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- A glass of Volpaia Il Puro 2013 Casanova overlooking the balcony at Roìa.
