Join us for an evening in the Veneto as The Charles presents a five course Italian dinner paired with the wines of Tenuta Santa Maria, a historic estate in the heart of Valpolicella.
The Charles has built each course around the traditions of Verona and Venice, from a crispy quail egg aperitivo to sea scallops alla veneziana, gnocchi with duck ragù, and slow braised beef cheeks with black truffle. The highlight of the night is a rare side by side tasting of the estate’s Valpolicella Ripasso and Amarone, two of Italy’s most celebrated reds, poured together so you can taste the difference that time and technique make in the glass.
L’aperitivo
Uovo in carrozza
crispy quail egg, balsamic aioli, aged asiago, smoked Maldon salt
L’antipasto
Capesante alla veneziana
sea scallop in the half shell, brown butter panko, sea asparagus, smoked trout roe, charred lemon gel
paired with Tenuta Santa Maria Soave Lepiga 2024
Primo piatto
Gnocchi veronesi con l’anatra
duck ragù, gnocchi, duck confit, sour cherry gel
paired with Tenuta Santa Maria Valpolicella Classico Superiore 2022
Secondo piatto
Pastissado di guancia di manzo:
braised beef cheeks, risotto al salto, black truffle, parsley citrus oil
Paired with Tenuta Santa Maria Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore 2021 and Amarone della Valpolicella 2019, served side by side
Dolce finale
Affogato al pandoro: toasted pandoro cake, vanilla bean gelato, Lavazza espresso
Seating is limited. Reserve your table and spend an evening with us savoring the flavors of northern Italy.
Call us to make a reservation: 860-785-8499