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World Cup Wine: Italy vs. Spain!

admin — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 23:58:39 +0000

It’s Spain vs. Italy in Pizzeria Venti’s Wine Cup!

We will pour three Spanish wines and three Italian wines. All of our tasters will vote for their favorite wines. We won’t tell you which is which until you’ve voted.

Will the Italian wines win?!

In addition to six great wines, we’ll also serve heavy appetizers.

Pizzeria Venti’s Wine Cup
Date: Thursday, June 24, 7p.m.
Reservations required. Call 404-228-2013 or email us at atlanta@pizzeriaventi.com

$20 per person, includes heavy appetizers.

(Wine – $16, Appetizers – $4)

(This is the fifth in a series of World Cup-themed wine tastings — Italy won against Argentina in the first round, but lost a close match to Chile, and beat out Australia and France in the last two rounds.)

Wine Tasting: A World Cup Theme!

admin — Mon, 10 May 2010 21:02:09 +0000

It’s France vs. Italy in Pizzeria Venti’s Wine Cup!

We will pour three French wines and three Italian wines. All of our tasters will vote for their favorite wines. We won’t tell you which is which until you’ve voted.

Will the Italy wines win?!

In addition to six great wines, we’ll also serve heavy appetizers.

Pizzeria Venti’s Wine Cup
Date: Thursday, June 3, 7p.m.
Reservations required. Call 404-228-2013 or email us at atlanta@pizzeriaventi.com

$20 per person, includes heavy appetizers.

(Wine – $16, Appetizers – $4)

(This is the fourth in a series of World Cup-themed wine tastings — Italy won against Argentina in the first round, but lost a close match to Chile in March and beat out Australia in April.)

April Wine Tasting: World Cup Theme

admin — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 14:38:13 +0000

It’s Australia vs. Italy in Pizzeria Venti’s Wine Cup!

We will pour three Australian wines and three Italian wines. All of our tasters will vote for their favorite wines. We won’t tell you which is which until you’ve voted.

Will the Italy wines win?!

In addition to six great wines, we’ll also serve heavy appetizers.

Pizzeria Venti’s Wine Cup
Thursday, April 29, 7 p.m.
Reservations required. Call 404-228-2013 or email us at atlanta@pizzeriaventi.com

$20 per person, includes heavy appetizers.

(Wine – $16, Appetizers – $4)

(This is the third in a series of World Cup-themed wine tastings — Italy won against Argentina in the first round, but lost a close match to Chile in March. Our wine tastings are the last Thursday of each month.)

March Wine Tasting: World Cup Theme

admin — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 17:35:35 +0000

It’s Chile vs. Italy in Pizzeria Venti’s Wine Cup!

We will pour three Chilean wines and three Italian wines. All of our tasters will vote for their favorite wines. We won’t tell you which is which until you’ve voted.

Will the Italy wines win?!

In addition to six great wines, we’ll also serve heavy appetizers.

Pizzeria Venti’s Wine Cup
Thursday, March 25, 7 p.m.
Reservations required. Call 404-228-2013.

$20 per person, includes heavy appetizers.

(Wine – $16, Appetizers – $4)

(This is the second in a series of World Cup-themed wine tastings — Italy won against Argentina in the first round! Our wine tastings are the last Thursday of each month.)

“The World of Italian Wines”

admin — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 22:01:46 +0000

You are invited to our January 2010 Dinner & Wine Tasting

featuring

“The World of Italian Wines”

We will share wines that originated in Italy but are now made around the world.

We will serve

Oberbergen Pinot Grigio, Germany
paired with Caponata alla Siciliana

Arabella Pink Panacea, South Africa
paired with Shrimp Oreganata

Quattro Barbera, Argentina
paired with Gnoccata al Pomodoro

Castoro Zinfandel (cousin of Primitivo), California
paired with Crudo ai funghi

Prosecco! Celli Alti
paired with Gorgonzola cheese and Fresh Pears

Thursday, January 28, 7 p.m.

$20 per person, includes heavy appetizers.

Reservations required. Call Brian at 404-228-2013.

Thursday, Dec. 15th – Wine Tasting & Appetizers

admin — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 17:27:25 +0000

Sample a Selection of Five Italian Wines & Regional Appetizers
Thursday, December 10th, 7 p.m.

-Reservations required-
Call 404.228.2013, ask for Brian
Only $15 per person

Pizzeria Venti
2770 Lenox Road
Atlanta, GA 30324
404-228-2013

Wine Tasting & Appetizers – November 12

admin — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:07:01 +0000

Pizzeria Venti’s next wine tasting will be on Thursday, November 12, at 7 p.m.

We will be serving Macedonian wines & appetizers.

$15 per person.

Please call 404-228-2013 for reservations. Ask for Brian.

Pizzeria Venti is pleased to introduce you to local company Two Friends Imports, and their amazing Macedonian wines. To read more about this company, founded by Macedonian-and American-born partners,or to read about their wines, please visit http://www.twofriendsimports.com/

Pizzeria Venti
2770 Lenox Road, Atlanta, Georgia 30324
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An invitation to our August 27 Dinner & Wine Tasting

admin — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 19:35:00 +0000

Pizzeria Venti presents
A Series of Food and Wine pairings
from Five Select regions of Italy

Featured Region: Tuscany

Thursday, August 27, 2009
Antipasta reception begins at 7p.m.

Pizzeria Venti
2770 Lenox Road
Atlanta, GA 30324
Click here for directions.

$30 per person. Call 404- 228-2013 for reservations. Ask for Brian.

Antipasti e’ Pane:
Ciaccino — A golden crust wraps this true white pizza made with spinach and three kinds of cheese: ricotta, provolone & mozzarella

Fett’unta — This Tuscan version of bruschetta is made with toasted crusty bread, rubbed with garlic, & topped with ripe tomatoes then splashed with a bit extra virgin olive oil, salt & pepper

Rosato di Toscane

Assagio:
Cacciucco — A seafood soup in the Tuscan tradition of simplicity and flavor. Made with shrimp, mussels, calamari and fresh fish in a garlicky tomato broth

Orvieto Classico – Toscane

Entré:
Fagioli all’ Uccelletto — Broiled pork medallions in a savory mixture of cannellini beans made with a sage infused base of tomatoes and garlic

Ravioli di Formaggio con Burro e Salvia — A packet of pasta filled with ricotta cheese and served in a sultry butter and sage sauce

Vino Nobile – Toscane

Insalata:
Insalata mista — A fresh crisp salad made with fresh greens, tomatoes, red onions & shaved Pecorino di Toscana topped with Italian vinaigrette.

Vernaccia di Toscane

Il Dolci:
Cantucci — Tuscan-style biscotti Prezzi di Ciacolatta. A selection of Tuscan chocolates

Vin Santo

••Limited reservations available••
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An invitation to our August 6 Dinner & Wine Tasting

admin — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 18:51:00 +0000

Pizzeria Venti presents
A Series of Food and Wine pairings
from Five Select regions of Italy

Featured Region: Sicily

Thursday, August 6, 2009
Antipasta reception begins at 7p.m.

Pizzeria Venti
2770 Lenox Road
Atlanta, GA 30324
Click here for directions.

$30 per person. Call 404- 228-2013 for reservations. Ask for Brian.

Menu
Antipasti e’ Pane:

Miscateddri — A flavorful combination of sweet Italian sausage and mild onions combine with black olives to create the perfect combination of golden brown crust and savory filling

Melanzane Sfincione —True Sicilian pizza made with eggplant, fresh oregano,
tomatoes and breadcrumbs

Villa Sandi Prosecco Il Fresco

Assagio:
Peperonata — Braised red peppers served with red onion, capers and Sicilian green olives

Nero D’ Avola, Sicilia

Entré:
Pollo origanato — Broiled Breast of chicken with fresh oregano and a touch of red pepper
served with lemon wedges

Maccheroni con sugo di salsicce -Tube pasta in red wine-infused
pomodoro sauce with mild Italian sausage, garlic and green peas

Donnafugata Anthilia (red), Sicilia

Insalata:
Insalata di finocchio ed arance — A fresh crisp salad made with fennel,
oranges, oil cures olives and parsley with a citrus vinaigrette.
(Served in the Italian tradition after the meal)

Donnafugata Sedara (white), Sicilia

Il Dolci:
Cannoli- Hand-made with fresh pistachio crumbles

Spumoni- The traditions of Sicily sing out in this classic gelato

Donnafugata Ben Rye, Sicilia

••Limited reservations available••
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Invitation to our June 25 Dinner & Wine Tasting

admin — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 21:15:00 +0000

(Note: We’re offering a $5 discount if you make reservations by June 18.)

Pizzeria Venti presents
A Series of Food and Wine pairings
from Five Select regions of Italy

Featured Region in June: Emilia Romagna

Thursday, June 25, 2009
Antipasti reception begins at 7 p.m.

Pizzeria Venti
2770 Lenox Road
Atlanta, Georgia 30324

$30 per person
For reservations, call 404-228-2013. Ask for Brian.

Menu:
Antipasti e’ Pane:
Crescentina — Bread stuffed with chunks of sweet Italian sausage

Piadina — Pizza dough rolled very thin and stuffed with Capicolla and provolone

Dancing Chef Red Blend

Assagio:
Pomodorini Ripieni — Cherry tomatoes stuffed with spicy tuna

Prosciutto con melone’ — Sweet and Savory to seduce one’s hunger

Rufena Chianti Classico

Primi Piatti:
Lasagna Bolognese — The classic dish of Bologna
or
Fettuccine all Gorgonzola — Ribbons of flat pasta a rich gorgonzola cream sauce

Bel Vento Sangiovese/Bel Vento Pinot Grigio

Il Dolci:
Fragoline al Balsamico — Fresh strawberries in Balsamic vinegar.

Parmigiano Reggiano and fresh grapes drizzled with honey

Ca de Medici Lambrusco Bianco Dolce

** Limited reservations available**
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