Executive Chef Mimmo Ferraro.
(Photo courtesy of Ferraro’s)
FERRARO’S RISTORANTE ANNOUNCES APRIL 22 TASTE & LEARN
FEATURING WINES FROM BANFI
Ferraro’s Ristorante invites guests to experience its next Taste & Learn on Saturday, April 22, at 5 p.m. Taste & Learn is Ferraro’s popular, monthly wine-tasting and education event that provides illuminating wine education along with a menu of imaginative, authentic Italian small plates created by Ferraro’s Executive Chef Mimmo Ferraro.
The April Taste & Learn event spotlights wines from Banfi. Founded in 1978 in Montalcino, Tuscany, by Italian-American brothers John and Harry Mariani, Banfi is a state-of-the-art winery. Due to the winery’s favorable microclimate and rich soil, Banfi is renowned for its distinctive Italian wines across the international market.
Taste & Learn attendees will begin the tasting with La Pettegola Vermentino, a delightfully fresh white wine with notes of exotic fruits and spices typical of the Mediterranean coast. Second on the menu is the Chianti Classico Riserva, a deep red wine pairing perfectly with savory pastas and risottos. Next, the Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino offers hints of sweet red fruits, spices and wood. Guests will conclude the tasting with Summus Toscana IGT, an intense blend of three vines with notes of fruit, jam, spices and coffee.
“Ferraro’s is dedicated to serving only the finest Italian wines to our guests,” said Gino Ferraro, owner, Ferraro’s. “Banfi’s vineyard estate in Montalcino, Tuscany, has been named the five-time ‘International Winery of the Year’ and the 13-time ‘Italian Winery of The Year’ at the International Enological Concourse in Verona, Italy.
The full menu of wine and food pairings follows:
Banfi La Pettegola Vermentino 2021
Bucatini Corti alla Nerano
Homemade short tube pasta, zucchini, lemon, basil
Banfi Chianti Classico Riserva 2018
Arancini di Riso Siciliani
Fried Acquerello saffron risotto ball, Bolognese, peas, mozzarella, Pomodoro cheese
Banfi Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino 2016
Braciole di Vitello
Veal scaloppine, prosciutto, Parmigiano Reggiano, pine nuts, hard-boiled egg, breadcrumbs, fresh herbs
Banfi Summus Toscana IGT 2018
Secreto Iberico con Salsa Verde
Spanish pork flank, herb salsa, roasted potato
Tickets for the all-inclusive experience are $110 per person and space is limited. To make reservations, please call (702) 364-5300.
ABOUT FERRARO’S RISTORANTE
Founded in 1985, Ferraro’s Ristorante 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 located at 4480 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, Nevada 89169 (across the street from Virgin Hotels Las Vegas). For current hours, click here. For reservations, call (702) 364-5300. For more information, find on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.