Pictured: Guests enjoying Taste & Learn at Ferraro’s.
(Photo courtesy of Ferraro’s)
FERRARO’S ANNOUNCES TASTE & LEARN EVENT OCT. 23
FEATURING GIRO D’ITALIA WINES
Ferraro’s Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar invites guests to experience the next Taste & Learn on Saturday, Oct. 23, from 6 to 8 p.m. This event will be a ““Giro d’Italia” – a tour of Italy – featuring wines. Taste & Learn is Ferraro’s popular, monthly wine-tasting and education event that provides illuminating wine education along with a menu of expertly prepared, authentic Italian small plates crafted by Chef Mimmo Ferraro.
The wines selected by Ferraro’s were celebrated at the 104th edition of the Giro d’Italia, which is the world’s most famous cycling race, and each represents a different region of Italy.
“We are always excited to teach our guests about Italian wines and look forward to our monthly Taste & Learn events,” said Gino Ferraro, owner of Ferraro’s. “This month’s event will enable attendees to experience wines from not just one winery, but several wineries across four regions of Italy.”
The full menu of wine and food pairings follows:
Feudo Disisa Lu Bancu, 2018, from Sicily
Risotto al Nero di Seppia con Calamari
Squid ink risotto with stewed squid
Pertinace Barbera d’Alba, 2016, from Langhe
Salsiccia, Scarola, e Fagioli
Mild sage pork sausage with braised escarole, beans, kalamata olives
Umani Ronchi Cumaro Rosso Conero Riserva, 2013, from Le Marche
Tartar di Filetto
Steak tartare, Caciocavalo cheese sauce, crostini
Mastrojanni Brunello di Montalcino, 2015, from Tuscany
Ragù di Cinghiale con polenta e tartufo nero
Wild boar ragù over Pecorino polenta, black truffles
Tickets for the all-inclusive experience are $90 and space is limited. To make reservations, please call (702) 364-5300.
ABOUT FERRARO’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT & WINE BAR
Founded in 1985, Ferraro’s Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar is Las Vegas’ longest running, family-owned and operated restaurant offering authentic, five-star Italian cuisine in a fine-dining atmosphere. Specializing in freshly made pastas and sauces, legendary osso buco, savory risottos, expertly prepared all-natural meats, Safe Harbor® seafood, as well as an extensive award-winning wine list, Ferraro’s is famous for its attention to detail, welcoming environment and passion for food that runs in the family. The Ferraro family members devote themselves to ensuring each guest has a memorable experience, whether for lunch, dinner, late-night or private parties and events. Ferraro’s is open for dinner from 5 to 11 p.m., Monday through Thursday and Sunday and from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Friday and Saturday. Ferraro’s is located at 4480 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, Nevada 89169 (across the street from Virgin Hotels Las Vegas). For reservations, call (702) 364-5300. For more information, find on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.