Aphrodisiac Wine Dinner at Francesca's Tavola

If you’re looking to keep the romance alive after Valentine’s Day the Buglioni Wine Dinner is an excellent option. This meal features the wines of Buglioni Vineyards paired with aphrodisiac foods. The dinner is $55 per person. Reservations are required.

The evening begins with a cocktail hour featuring Ostriche di Amore, oysters on a half shell with a pomegranate mionette. This is paired with “Il Vigliacco” Brut Rose. The first course for the evening is Carciofi al Miele, shaved sunchokes on Romaine leaves with honey, roasted lemon and pecorini sardo paired with “Il Intruso” Bianco Veronese. Following this is Orecchiete de Rapini, orecchiete, rapini, roasted garlic and calabrian chiles paired with Valpolicella Classico. The third course is Costine Bue con Polenta, braised short ribs, creamy herbed polenta and asparagus. This is a perfect pair for “Il Bugiardo” Valpolicella Classicao Superiore Ripasso DOC. The evening of aphrodisiacs ends with Duo di Macaroon, an almond and walnut fig filled macaroon with gorgonzola dolce, date and raisin conserva. “L’Amarone” Amarone della Valpolicella is paired with the dessert course. Guests also receive homemade chocolate truffle to take home and continue the celebration.