Marchesi Antinori Wine Dinner at III Forks

III Forks Prime Steakhouse is welcoming guests for a multi-course meal paired with selections from Marchesi Antinori winery on Wednesday, April 12. Starting with a reception at 6:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 7 p.m., wine representative Chris Smarto will lead participants through the history of the estate as well as the characteristics of Antinori wines, including 2013 Tignanello. Executive chef Cedric Harden will present dishes that pair perfectly with the portfolio, incorporating foie gras, charred octopus, braised rabbit, dry aged ribeye, and chocolate dessert. 

The fee to participate is $125 per person (plus tax and gratuity). To RSVP, call 312-938-4303. 

Marchesi Antinori Dinner Menu

Reception
2008 Castello della Sala Muffato della Sala
Foie Gras and Kumquat Gastrique with candied slab bacon, blue cheese fondue

Course One
2014 Castello Della Sala San Giovanni Della Sala
Charred Octopus Salad with grapes, watermelon radish, champagne vinaigrette

Course Two
2013 Cabernet Sauvignon
Braised Rabbit Ravioli with rabbit sugo, grana padano, pea shoots

Course Three
2013 Tignanello
Dry Aged Ribeye with escarole, huckleberry reduction

Course Four
Guado al Tasso Bruciato
Chocolate Extravaganza