8/19 Tastemaker Dinner featuring Bruno Giacosa & Isole e Olena

The Story Behind the Tastemaker Series

The most memorable wine experiences happen when a winemaker welcomes you into their home—sharing food, opening bottles, and telling the stories that shaped them. Our Tastemaker Dinner series is designed to capture that same spirit: one table, a shared evening, and a sense of true connection. Each menu is crafted with the terroir in mind—because if it grows together, it goes together—creating a night where exceptional wines, thoughtful cooking, and genuine hospitality transport guests to the heart of each region.

About Bruno Giacosa

Bruno Giacosa is a legend - one of the world's greatest winemakers whose single-vineyard Barolos and Barbarescos defined Piedmont's prestige. His uncompromising pursuit of perfection established the Langhe as a leading wine region. His daughter Bruna now carries forward his philosophy, honoring tradition while embracing modern technique.

About Isole e Olena

Isole e Olena, a Chianti Classico pioneer since 1956, was transformed under Paolo De Marchi's vision in the 1970s. Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Paolo played a key role in the massive Chianti Classico 2000 project, pushing the region to new heights of quality. Few producers have impacted the region or the Sangiovese grape quite like Paolo De Marchi. The iconic Cepparello - a high-altitude Sangiovese aged in barrique - stands as a testament to his belief in the grape's potential. 

Join us at La Casina as Sally Kim from Folio Fine Wines presents two icons of Italian winemaking. This dinner pairs exceptional Italian wines with a curated menu. A must for anyone who loves Italian wine.

Menu

Greet  Wine | Giacosa 2024 Roero Arneis, Piemonte, Italy

Panzanella | sourdough, sweet corn, tomato, peach, parmigiano-reggiano
Isole e Olena 2022 Chardonnay, San Donato in Poggio, Tuscany, Italy

Agnolotti del Plin | beef, prosciutto, chard, lavender, fennel pollen
Bruno Giacosa 2023 Nebbiolo d’Alba, Valmaggiore, Piemonte, Italy

Tonno di Coniglio | rabbit confit, white bean, summer squash, giardiniera
Bruno Giacosa 2021 Barolo, Serralunga d’Alba, Italy

Manzo alla Griglia | grilled beef picanha, rosemary, new potato, roasted garlic
Isole e Olena 2022 Chianti Classico, San Donato in Poggio, Tuscany, Italy
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Isole e Olena 2020 Cepparello, San Donato in Poggio, Tuscany, Italy

Panna Cotta | stone fruit, amaretto, almond

*Due to the nature of this event, dietary accommodations are politely declined.

$360 per person

tax & fees additional

*menu subject to change