About this Event
An Evening in Chianti Classico:
Vecchie Terre di Montefili with Winemaker Serena Gusmeri
Tuesday April 28th
7 PM Reception – 7:30 Seated Wine Dinner
$369.00 Per Person
Apperitivi – Reception
Arancini al Pistacchio - Pistachio Bechamel, Mortadella, Shaved Parmigiano
Chardonnay 2024
Retail $50 per bottle
Seated
Patè di Fegatini - Tuscan Chicken Liver Pâté, Tomato Jam, Grilled Country Bread
Fagioli e Tonno - Celery Leaves, Red Onion, Red Wine Vinegar and Marjoram Dressing
Chianti Classico 2021
Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2019
Retail $50 - $75 per bottle
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Conchiglie con Piselli e Pancetta - Taleggio, Smoked Pancetta, Fresh English Peas
Vigna Vecchia 100% Sangiovese IGT Toscana 2019
Vigna nel Bosco 100% Sangiovese IGT Toscana 2019
Retail $100 per bottle
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Pan Seared Duck Breast - Fennel Pollen, Orange Brandy and Morello Cherry Sauce
Anfiteatro 100% Sangiovese IGT Toscana 2019
Anfiteatro 100% Sangiovese IGT Toscana 2015
Retail $150 - $200 per bottle
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Grilled NY Strip - Red Wine and Mushroom Demi Glace with Black Garlic Vinegar
Bruno di Rocca Cabernet IGT Toscana 2019
Bruno di Rocca Cabernet IGT Toscana 2015
Retail $150 - $200 per bottle
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Assorted Artisanal Chocolates and Liquore
Vecchie Terre di Montefili
has long been a quiet favorite among Italian connoisseurs and buon gustai, admired for its understated prestige, authenticity, and finely crafted expression of Chianti Classico that rewards those who seek depth over notoriety. It is one of the historic estates of Chianti Classico, long regarded for its high-altitude vineyards that have helped define a more refined, elegant expression of Sangiovese within the region’s modern identity. Its vineyards are rooted in classic Tuscan soils that favor Sangiovese expression with clarity, structure, and a distinct sense of place. The philosophy at the estate is grounded in restraint and respect for terroir, producing wines that feel both traditional and finely detailed.
Serena Gusmeri
is a Tuscan winemaker known for her thoughtful, precision-driven approach to Sangiovese in Chianti Classico. Her style is rooted in a deep respect for vineyard expression, favoring clarity, balance, and elegance over extraction or excess. Through careful work in both the vineyard (She is also an agronomist) and cellar, she has helped shape a refined, site-transparent identity for the wines of Vecchie Terre di Montefili.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Italian Wine Merchants, 108 East 16th Street, New York, United States
USD 395.59
