Tuesday May 20,
A very special evening with Isabella Dusi,
Ciacci Piccolomini Brunello and more!

What: An evening with author Isabella Dusi (Bel Vino & Vanilla Beans and Brodo) and the wines of Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona: Brunello & Rosso di Montalcino. $75 of each dinner will go to the restoration of San Pietro, a 1000 year old church in Pianello Quartiere in Montalcino. Dino will serve a 5 course dinner featuring 2 vintages of Rosso and 3 vintages of their justly famed Brunello as well as their Sant'Antimo Rosso.
Where: Dino - 3435 Connecticut Avenue, Washington DC
Time: Tuesday May 20: Seatings at 6:30, 7:00, 7:30 and 8:00pm
Cost: $200 per person with $75 going to the restoration of San Pietro
Reservations: Call Dino at 202-686-2966. Reservations must be confirmed via Credit Card.

Isabella Dusi  is one of the more famous voices of Montalcino today. She is author of two books, Vanilla Beans & Brodo and Bel Vino, that tell the story of Montalcino and its wines. An adopted Montalcinesa, she is now one of the leading citizens of the town. One of her passions is the restoration of the church of San Pietro in Pianello Quartiere in Montalcino. While Montalcino has funds to restore the building, the restoration of its contents including the old pipe organ, are not yet secured. Isabella is conducting a US tour and staging fund raising dinners to help in this effort. We feel lucky to have been chosen for the Washington DC portion of the trip. May 20, Dino will host a five course meal featuring the wines of Ciacci Piccolomini d’Aragona and our special guest Isabella Dusi. The church will install a plaque after its restoration commemorating the role Dino and its customers played in the renovation!

The Menu Chef/Owner: Dean Gold, Chefs di Cucina: Taurino Chavez & Robert Frank Crostini con Lardo & Crostini Toscani Grilled breads with cured pork & Tuscan chicken liver pate Antipasti di Verdure An assortment of fresh seasonal veggies Ciacci Piccolomini Poggio del Fonte Rosso 2005 {Sangiovese Blend} Sformata di Pecorino con Ramps e Funghi Pecorino cheese flan with fresh ramps and wild mushrooms Ciacci Piccolomini d’Aragona Rosso di Montalcino 2005 Pasta con Bricole Traditional Montalcino pasta of breadcrumbs, excellent Montalcino olive oil, herbs & roasted garlic. Ciacci Piccolomini d’Aragona Rosso di Montalcino 2004 Agnello Thick lamb chop with an anchovy caper salsa verde, roasted potatoes & baby carrots Ciacci Piccolomini Brunello di Montalcino 2003   Pecorino di Pienza An assortment of sheep’s milk cheese from the Val d’Orcia Ciacci Piccolomini Brunello di Montalcino 2001 Ciacci Piccolomini Brunello di Montalcino 1999     Cantucci Hard Tuscan biscotti Marolo Grappa di Brunello