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SUMMARY:An Evening in Tuscany with Tolaini
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday\, September 24 at 6:00 PM for a special evening dedicated to Tolaini Winery\, one of the most exciting estates of Castelnuovo Berardenga\, in the southernmost part of Chianti Classico. \nOur special guest will be Tommaso Beggiato\, Italian Wine Specialist with Banville Wine Merchants\, who works closely with the Tolaini family and will guide us through the wines\, vineyards\, and story behind the estate. \nA Tuscan Dream\, Nearly 50 Years in the Making\nThe story of Tolaini begins with Pier Luigi Tolaini\, who left his home in Tuscany as a young man with a simple dream: build a successful life in North America\, return home\, buy land\, and make great wine. \nThat return took almost half a century. \nAfter building one of North America’s successful transportation and logistics businesses\, Pier Luigi came back to Tuscany and spent four years searching for the right property. His search eventually led him to Castelnuovo Berardenga\, where he discovered the historic Montebello\, Vallenuova\, and San Giovanni vineyards. When he first saw Montebello’s natural amphitheater of vines\, he believed he had found the combination of soil\, exposure\, and climate he had been looking for. He founded Tolaini there in 1998. \nThe estate was built around a balance of Tuscan tradition and modern precision. Individual vineyard parcels are vinified separately\, fruit is carefully selected\, and the winery combines traditional techniques with technology such as optical grape sorting and gravity-flow winemaking. \nTolaini is also deeply connected to the history of the land. Its distinctive logo is based on an ancient Etruscan letter “T\,”a tribute to the civilization that inhabited central Tuscany more than 3\,000 years ago. A three-meter-high stone bearing the symbol stands at the entrance to the estate. \nPier Luigi worked alongside his daughter Lia Tolaini Banville for more than two decades. Following his passing in 2020\, Lia and her three children\, Alex\, Ali\, and Matteo\, have continued his vision\, preserving the family’s commitment to both Sangiovese and the Super Tuscan wines Pier Luigi loved. \nThis dinner will tell that story through the glass. \nTHE MENU & WINE PAIRINGS \nBeef Carpaccio\npaired with Tolaini Al Passo Toscana IGT 2022 \nAn elegant opening wine showing ripe cherry\, dark berries\, Mediterranean herbs\, tobacco\, and spice. Fresh acidity and polished tannins make it a beautiful match for the delicacy and savory character of the beef. \nPorcini & Ricotta Agnolotti\npaired side-by-side with: \nVallenuova Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG 2023\nand\nVigna Montebello Sette Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2021 \nOne of the highlights of the evening: a side-by-side look at two expressions of Sangiovese from the same estate. \nVallenuova is elegant\, vibrant\, and savory\, with red cherry\, violet\, herbs\, and spice. \nMontebello Sette takes Sangiovese to another level of depth and concentration\, showing black cherry\, tobacco\, leather\, licorice\, and spice\, with refined tannins and a long finish. \nThe earthy richness of porcini and ricotta creates the perfect setting to experience the differences between these two wines. \nTuscan Beef Stew with Creamy Polenta\npaired with Tolaini Valdisanti Toscana IGT 2022 \nA richer expression of the estate\, with cassis\, blackberry\, dark cherry\, cedar\, tobacco\, and spice. Its structure and depth beautifully complement the slow-cooked beef and creamy polenta. \nTuscan Cheese Selection\npaired with Tolaini Picconero 2010 – Special Library Vintage \nWe will conclude with something truly exceptional. \nPicconero is one of Tolaini’s flagship wines and represents Pier Luigi’s ambition to create a great Tuscan wine with the depth and longevity of the finest international reds. \nThe 2010 Picconero is now beautifully mature\, showing layers of dark fruit\, plum\, tobacco\, licorice\, spice\, and evolved savory notes. \nThis rare library vintage is being opened especially for this dinner and will provide a memorable conclusion to the evening. \nThursday\, September 24\n6:00 PM\nGVINO Wine Bar\n$165 per person\, plus tax and gratuity \nA four-course Tuscan dinner\, five exceptional wines\, a rare library vintage\, and the opportunity to discover the story of Tolaini with Tommaso Beggiato guiding us throughout the evening. \nSeating is limited and advance reservations are required. \nReserve your seats:\nhttps://www.eventcreate.com/e/tolainiwinedinner \nWe look forward to welcoming you for a special evening in Tuscany. \n\nGiacomo
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LOCATION:Gvino Wine Bar\, 108 South St SE suite 101\, Leesburg\, VA\, 20175\, United States
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SUMMARY:Argiano Masterclass
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to invite you to a very special evening dedicated to Argiano\, one of the historic estates of Montalcino. \nOn September 15\, join us for an intimate Argiano Masterclass featuring five exceptional wines\, personally presented by Margherita Mascagni\, Commercial Director of Argiano. \nThis is a rare opportunity to taste through the different expressions of this celebrated Tuscan estate\, from the freshness and immediate pleasure of Rosso di Montalcino to the depth of Brunello\, the extraordinary single-vineyard Vigna del Suolo\, and the iconic Super Tuscan Solengo. \n$95++ per person – September 15th – 6 pm to 7.30 pm \nTHE STORY OF ARGIANO\n  \nWith roots dating back centuries\, Argiano is one of Montalcino’s historic estates. Its magnificent Renaissance villa was built in the late 1500s\, and in 1967 Argiano became a founding member of the Brunello di Montalcino Consortium. The estate later helped push the boundaries of Tuscan winemaking with Solengo\, created in collaboration with legendary winemaker Giacomo Tachis. Today\, Argiano combines this extraordinary heritage with organic farming\, sustainability and a renewed focus on its remarkable vineyards\, including Vigna del Suolo\, its prized single-vineyard Brunello. In 2023\, Wine Spectator named Argiano Brunello di Montalcino 2018 the #1 Wine of the Year. \n  \nTHE WINES\nArgiano Non Confunditur 2023 — 94 Points\, Wine Enthusiast\nA vibrant and expressive Tuscan red showing dark fruit\, fig\, citrus\, tea leaf and tobacco\, with freshness and structure. A wonderful introduction to Argiano and its contemporary Tuscan style. \nArgiano Rosso di Montalcino 2023 — 94 Points\, Wine Enthusiast\nBright\, elegant Sangiovese with notes of cherry and strawberry complemented by herbs\, fennel\, mint and citrus. Fresh\, polished and beautifully expressive of Montalcino. \nArgiano Brunello di Montalcino 2021 — 96 Points\, Wine Spectator\nClassic Brunello with beautiful depth and structure. Cherry and raspberry meet savory notes of earth\, iron and tobacco\, supported by vibrant acidity and firm\, refined tannins. \nArgiano Brunello di Montalcino “Vigna del Suolo” 2021 — 98 Points\, Wine Spectator\nOne of the highlights of the evening. This prestigious single-vineyard Brunello delivers remarkable concentration and complexity\, with layers of red fruit\, graphite\, earth and savory notes framed by powerful yet beautifully integrated tannins. \nArgiano Solengo 2023 — 95 Points\, Falstaff\nArgiano’s celebrated Super Tuscan. Rich and complex\, with ripe plum\, juniper\, tobacco\, spice and dark chocolate. Powerful yet polished\, with fine tannins\, balance and a long\, persistent finish. \nMEET YOUR PRESENTER\nMargherita Mascagni\, Commercial Director of Argiano\, will guide us personally through the wines and the story behind the estate. \nMargherita joined Argiano in 2020 and immersed herself in many facets of the winery\, from logistics to marketing and promotional activities. Her leadership and understanding of international markets led to her promotion to Commercial Director in 2024. \nBefore joining Argiano\, Margherita was Hospitality Manager at Poggio Antico in Montalcino\, where she developed a profound appreciation for Brunello and the nuances of Sangiovese. \nShe is a WSET Level 3 certified wine professional and AIS-trained sommelier\, bringing considerable knowledge of wine production and tasting to the evening. She is also fluent in five foreign languages: English\, French\, German\, Portuguese and Spanish.  \nA LITTLE TASTE OF TUSCANY \nBecause great Tuscan wine deserves something delicious alongside it\, each guest will receive an individual mini Tuscan charcuterie board selected to enjoy throughout the masterclass. \nSPECIAL PRICING FOR THE EVENING\nThere is one more reason not to miss this event. \nAll five wines tasted during the masterclass will be available to purchase at special discounted event pricing. \nTaste them with Margherita\, discover your favorites\, and take advantage of pricing available exclusively to our guests that evening. \nFor anyone who loves Tuscany\, Brunello di Montalcino\, or simply wants to experience truly exceptional Italian wines\, this is an evening not to miss. \nRegister HERE\, please do not forget to pay the invoice. \nSpace is limited. \nReserve your seat today and join us for an unforgettable evening in Montalcino—without leaving the wine bar. \nSalute!
URL:https://gvinowine.com/event/argiano-masterclass/
LOCATION:Gvino Wine Bar\, 108 South St SE suite 101\, Leesburg\, VA\, 20175\, United States
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