Chefs de Cuisine Education Foundation invites you to a tasting event that pairs outstanding Italian cuisine and magnificent newly released wines by Gianni Buonomo Vintners - voted Best San Diego Urban Winery 8 years in row. It is conveniently located in the shadow of Pechanga Arena (formerly San Diego Sports Arena) with free, on-site parking. Keith Rolle, Gianni Buonomo owner/winemaker and general Manager Al Dorvinen will pour and discuss these wines made with grapes from the California Sierra foothills and from Eastern Washington. Local wine judge Brad Bruce will be on hand to share his broad wine expertise.
This wine and food pairing offers one pour of wine to complement each meal course. All Gianni Buonomo wines will be available for purchase at special wine club prices.
The Food and The Wine Pairings
1st Course:
Cheese and Charcuterie. Baked Brie en Croute with Candied Pecans and Fig Jam.
Wine: 2020 Mataro, earthy with notes of clove, allspice, and black pepper
2nd Course:
Caprese Salad with Heirloom Tomatoes, Arugula, Buffalo Mozzarella, Fresh Basil
layered and drizzled with extra virgin olive oil, balsamic glaze, and lemon pepper
Wine: 2020 Charbono, full-bodied, complex, and layered with a long, exciting finish
3rd Course:
Pasta Primavera with Cheese Tortellini tossed in Pesto, extra virgin olive oil, and al
dente Spring Vegetables finished with shaved Parmesan Cheese.
Wine: 2020 Barbera, a medium garnet with strawberry, raspberry and black cherry aromas
4th Course:
Beef Bolognese (beef and sausage in red sauce) over Ziti Pasta finished with Fresh
Basil and Mozzarella. (Vegetarian option must be requested online with ticket purchase,)
Wine: 2020 Avennio, a Syrah-dominant blend that highlights the best of Washington fruit
Dessert:
Belgian Chocolate Brownies with Walnuts, and Sopapilla Cheesecake Bars
We Extend Heartfelt Gratitude to These Featured Chefs and Contributors
Javier Rubio, executive chef Bonita Country Club, Ricardo Santana, consulting chef California’s Best Catering, Domanic Jimenez, executive chef California’s Best Catering, Paulde Puyt, CDC Education Foundation, Cambal Produce of San Diego, and Lactails Culinary
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This fundraiser supports our “Cooking With Chefs” series that provides in-person classes for 7th to 12th grade students on healthy eating, kitchen safety and culinary techniques. It is part of Foundation efforts to combat incidences of childhood obesity and childhood diabetes locally.
The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation. FEIN 91-2152672
