6/16 Tastemaker Dinner with Giampaolo Venica

The Story Behind the Tastemaker Series 

The greatest, most memorable wine tastings are the ones where the winemaker invites you into their home, lays out a spread of food, opens up bottles, and tells you their story. It is intimate, illuminating, and unforgettable.

Our Tastemaker Dinner series aims to recreate that same feeling. We set our private dining room up so that there are no more than 14 gathered around a table, including the winemaker. Our chefs write the menu with the terroir of the region in mind (if it grows together, it goes together), and all are transported for a night of stellar wine drinking.

Giampaolo Venica of Dalia Maris and Venica & Venica

Join us for an exclusive evening with Giampaolo Venica, a visionary winemaker from Friuli, Italy, whose work is helping shape the future of Italian wine. Born into a family with deep winemaking roots, Giampaolo blends tradition, innovation, and a deep respect for the land to craft wines that are both expressive and unforgettable.

Under his leadership, Venica & Venica has become one of Friuli’s most respected wineries, known for its elegant whites and structured reds that reflect the region’s unique terroir. He’s also launched his own solo project, Dalia Maris, inspired in part by his time working with iconic Rhône producer J.L. Chave - bringing a fresh, personal twist to Friulian winemaking.

Guided by biodynamic principles and minimal intervention, Giampaolo’s philosophy is simple: let the grapes speak for themselves. The result is a portfolio of wines that are honest, vibrant, and true to their origin.

This special dinner offers a rare opportunity to meet Giampaolo, hear his story, and enjoy a curated pairing of his wines with a thoughtfully prepared menu. It’s an evening for wine lovers, storytellers, and anyone curious about the magic of Friuli.

MENU

$255 per person | tax & gratuity additional

PROSCUITTO DI SAN DANIELE

montasio, grissini, persimmon mostarda

Venica 2023 Pinot Grigio ‘Jesera,’ Dolegna del Collio

ŽLIKROFI

pancetta, yukon potato, poppy seed, smoked ricotta

Dalia Maris 2023 Piccolo, Colli Orientali

RISOTTO PRIMAVERA

carnaroli rice, green garlic, asparagus, goat cheese

Venica 2024 Sauvignon ‘Cero,’ Dolegna del Collio

Venica 2023 Sauvignon ‘Mele,’ Dolegna del Collio

AGNELLO

polenta, cherry, pine bud syrup

Venica 2021 Merlot, Collio

GUBANA

walnut, cocoa, whipped cream 

Due to the specialized nature of this event, we are unable to accommodate dietary modifications or allergy requests.