Descend On Denver November 3 & 4 To Show Your Love For Chianti Classico

Matthew Kaner | Will Travel For Wine
·2 min read

It has become clockwork to expect big things out of Frasca Hospitality Group. The group that brought you [One Michelin Starred] Frasca Food and Wine, Pizzeria Locale chain (R.I.P.), and Tavernetta have teamed up once again with the Consorzio Vino Chianti Classico to host the return of Festa Del Chianti Classico 2023. The Festa will take place on Friday, November 3rd and Saturday, November 4th at Tavernetta in Denver and features a lineup of tastings, seminars, and dinners to showcase and celebrate the most beloved and authentic representation of Sangiovese: Chianti Classico.

Frasca Hospitality Group's Wine Director, Carlin Karr, first pitched the Consorzio Vino Chianti Classico on her idea for the Festa 18 months ago, and the first year's celebration took place shortly after in Fall 2022. The 2023 Festa grew from the momentum of the 2022 event and stands to out-do itself as the premier Sangiovese focused wine event to date. Seminars are lead by Carlin, along with Caterina Mori from Consorzio Vino Chianti Classico, together with Frasca Hospitality Group's Founder/Partner and resident Master Sommelier, Bobby Stuckey. Do not miss the incredible Tuscan-style Festa dinner happening both Friday and Saturday nights! Individual tickets for events as well as bundles can be purchased at tavernettadenver.com/festa.

<p>Photo by Casey Wilson</p><ul><li>FRI, 11/3 — CHIANTI CLASSICO SEMINAR #1: THE GREAT TERROIRS, SOILS AND BIODIVERSITY OF CHIANTI CLASSICO 11am-Noon </li>*Must be 21+ years of age to participate</ul><p><strong>Location: </strong>Limelight Hotel, Aspen Ballroom<br> <strong>Price:</strong> $85.00 + tax & service charge</p><ul><li>FRI, 11/3 — UGA WINE BAR WALKAROUND TASTING 2pm-4pm</li>*Must be 21+ years of age to participate</ul><p><strong>Location: </strong>Aspen Ballroom Foyer at the Limelight Hotel</p><p><strong>Price: </strong>$65.00 + tax & service charge</p><ul><li>SAT, 11/4 — CHIANTI CLASSICO SEMINAR #2: EXPLORING THE UGAS THROUGH GRAN SELEZIONE AND SITE-SPECIFIC BOTTLINGS 11am-12:30pm</li>*Must be 21+ years of age to participate</ul><p><strong>Location: </strong>Limelight Hotel, Copper Ballroom<br> <strong>Price:</strong> $85.00 + tax & service charge</p><ul><li>SAT, 11/4 — CHIANTI CLASSICO SEMINAR #3: SANGIOVESE AGEABILITY: HOW CHIANTI CLASSICO EVOLVES IN THE BOTTLE 1:30pm-2:30pm</li>*Must be 21+ years of age to participate</ul><p><strong>Location: </strong>Limelight Hotel, Copper Ballroom<br> <strong>Price:</strong> $85.00 + tax & service charge</p><ul><li>FRI, 11/3 OR SAT, 11/4: TUSCAN-STYLE FESTA DINNER</li></ul><p><strong>FIRST COURSE</strong><br> Panzanella Autunnale<br> Squash, Chicory, Apple, Sourdough, Chianti Classico Vinaigrette</p><p><em>Istine 2020 Chianti Classico, Radda</em><br> <em>Castello di Monterinaldi 2020 Chianti Classico, Radda</em><br> <em>Arillo in Terrabianca 2020 Chianti Classico “Sacello,” Radda</em><br> <em>Caparsa 2019 Chianti Classico Riserva “Doccio a Matteo,” Radda</em></p><p><strong>SECOND COURSE</strong><br> Lasagne Bastarde<br> Wild Boar Sugo, Chestnut, Pecorino Toscano, Badia a Coltibuono Olive Oil</p><p><em>Villa Calcinaia 2019 Chianti Classico, Montefioralle<br> Fontodi 2020 Chianti Classico, Panzano<br> Villa Cerna 2018 Chianti Classico Riserva, Castellina<br> Badia a Coltibuono 2018 Chianti Classico Riserva, Gaiole</em></p><p><strong>THIRD COURSE</strong><br> Tagliata di Manzo<br> Thin Sliced Beef, Arugula, Parmigiano-Reggiano, Isole e Olena Olive Oil</p><p><em>Bindi Sergardi 2019 Chianti Classico Riserva “Calidonia,” Vagliagli<br> Dievole 2019 Chianti Classico Riserva "Novecento," Vagliagli<br> Castello di Monsanto 2019 Chianti Classico Riserva, San Donato in Poggio<br> Tolaini 2018 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione “Vigna Montebello Sette,” Castelnuovo Berardenga</em></p><p><strong>FOURTH COURSE</strong><br> Lattaiolo<br> Tuscan Baked Custard, Red Wine Poached Pear</p><p><strong>Time: </strong>Reservations available Friday, 11/3 or Saturday, 11/4 beginning at 4:30 PM.</p><p><strong>Price: </strong>$295 per person; includes menu wine pairings. Tax & gratuity additional.</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Tavernetta</p>
The Festa Del Chianti Classico 2022 Team ready to bring you the 2023 Festa!<p>Photo by Casey Wilson</p>
The Festa Del Chianti Classico 2022 Team ready to bring you the 2023 Festa!

Photo by Casey Wilson

Individual tickets for events as well as bundles can be purchased at tavernettadenver.com/festa.