All About the Wine CarpeVinum - Wine Tasting Dinner Events

Our March event will feature wines form Tuscany, Italy. Tuscany is one of Italy's oldest and most famous wine regions. This event will feature highly rated wines that showcase the both the native and international grape varietals that are being made into amazing wines from the producers in this region. Marco Vico and the chefs at Cafe Vico have crafted a delicious four course menu to accompany these fine wines.

Whether you are a seasoned wine connoisseur or looking to expand your palate, this event promises an unforgettable evening of fine wine tasting and gastronomic bliss.

Wines
Carpineto Chianti Classico Reserva 2020
Score: 93 pts. WS
This beefy red relies on its dense texture, concentrated flavors of black cherry and blackberry fruit, and muscular tannins to get its message across. Wild herb, iron and earth notes add depth, while the finish is long and spicy.
#25 WS top 100 wines

Cortonesi Brunello Di Montalcino 2019
Score: 95 pts WS
Offering black currant, blackberry, floral, mineral and underbrush flavors, this red shows some muscle, ending with a terrific aftertaste of ripe fruit, mineral and vegetal accents. This feels balanced overall, but needs some time for the dense tannins to integrate fully

Mazzei Fonterutoli Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2011
Score: 93 pts. RP
The 2011 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Castello Fonterutoli is a standout wine. This vintage offers the broadest sense of intensity and generosity. The wine is also distinguished by dark fruit and spice that stand tall with clear identities.

Mazzei Philip Toscana Red 2019
Score 94 pts. WA
This wine is a symbolic bridge from the Old World to the New. The Mazzei 2019 Philip is an all-Tuscan expression of Cabernet Sauvignon (with a tiny part Cabernet Franc) that delivers rich texture, ripeness and ripe fruit.
The wine is named after Philip Mazzei (1730-1816), who was a contemporary of Thomas Jefferson. The two men reportedly exchanged winemaking tips and vineyard techniques. The 2019 vintage nails that proverbial sweet spot between softness, structure, fruit and spice. This is a plush, fruit-forward and balanced Tuscan red

Menu
First course
Eggplant rollatini
Stuffed with ricotta and pignoli nuts and a tomato mozzarella sauce

Second course
Lasagna bolognese
Ground beef with a rich tomato sauce

Third course
New York Strip
Grilled medium rare with mashed potatoes

Dessert
Tiramisu
Traditional Italian dessert made from ladyfingers dipped in coffee, layered with sweetened mascarpone cheese and flavored with cocoa

Coffee and tea served upon request.
Cappuccino and Espresso charged separately.

Members: $129 plus tax and 20% gratuity
Nonmembers: $139 plus tax and 20% gratuity

All proceeds from Carpe Vinum events fund a scholarship program for students at FIU Chaplin School of Hospitality.