On Thursday, March 13 Corvina Wine Co., 6038 W. Lincoln Ave. in West Allis, is hosting a very special evening-long wine event celebrating the Tuscan wines of Il Boro, a thousand-year-old hamlet in the heart of Valdarno, Italy that holds fast to tradition, culture and sustainability.
Salvatore Ferragamo, one of two siblings who manage the 2700-acre Il Boro Estate, will be in town for this special engagement to engage with attendees and share information about the estate’s history, organic growing practices, dedication to biodiversity and the unique terroirs that allow them to grow a diverse selection of grapes for wine-making.
Guests can drop by between 5:30 and 9 p.m. to chat with Ferragamo and sample five Il Borro wines. He’ll be signing bottles throughout the evening.
During the event, guests will be able to taste five selections from Il Borro including:
- 2021 Chardonnay - aromas and flavors of lemon, chamomile, honey, black tea, sage and toast, medium acidity
- 2023 Lamelle Bianco - aromas and flavors of lemon curd, lemon zest, peach, nectarine, almond, orange blossom, bursting minerality
- 2023 BorroRoso Rosé (Sangiovese) - aromas and flavors cherry blossom, lingonberry, raspberry, cherry, pomegranate, wild strawberry
- 2020 Pian Di Nova (75% Syrah and 25% Sangiovese) - aromas and flavors of raspberry, cranberry, blackberry, cardamom, and allspice
- 2020 Il Borro Toscana Rosso (50% Merlot, 35% Cab Sauv, 10% Syrah, 5% Petit Verdot) - aromas of cherry, green olive, chocolate, cedar, leather, tobacco
Corvina will offer cheese, charcuterie, prosciutto and other items to pair with the wine.
Tickets for the Il Borro Tasting with Salvatore Ferragamo are $40 each and can be purchased online.
As a passionate champion of the local dining scene, Lori has reimagined the restaurant critic's role into that of a trusted dining concierge, guiding food lovers to delightful culinary discoveries and memorable experiences.
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