We are pleased to present another wonderful wine dinner at Panzanella Ristorante in Sherman Oaks and we cordially invite members of The Wine Association to join us on Wednesday, June 25, 2008, for "Dinner Featuring The Tedeschi Winery of Valpolicella".

THE TEDESCHI WINERY was founded in 1824 by Nicolò Tedeschi in the province of Verona, Italy, of which Valpolicella is a viticultural zone. Over the past 80 years, Tedeschi has become famous for their Valpolicella and Amarone wines, which are made from four grape varietals: CorvinaVeronese, Rondinella, Molinara and Negrara. Their Valpolicellas are light, fruity, accessible, wellstructured and elegant. Their Amarones are known for their intensity and complexity and considered to be the most prestigious wines of the region. What makes them special is that, once the grapes are picked from the vine, they are laid to rest on mats to dry for three or four months to concentrate the sugars and the flavors, then pressed. The resulting wines, which may be finished either dry or sweet, are unique, powerful, supple and elegant with lush, dark fruits, a wealth of substance and perfect balance.

We are delighted to welcome as our special guest RICCARDO TEDESCHI who, along with his two sisters, is a fifth-generation Tedeschi. As an oenologist, Riccardo, a.k.a Riki, continues the family traditions of producing outstanding Valpolicellas and their most highly sought-after Amarones. The family feels that each of their wines must not only be as good as possible, but also as personal as it can, having its own style and a clearly distinguishable character, a genuine "Tedeschi trademark." In order to achieve this objective, they try to comply with the wine's nature in every phase of working, from the vineyard to the cellar, without ever trying to substitute nature or its laws in any way.

Tanino Drago and his brothers Cologero and Giacomino have established PANZANELLA RISTORANTE as one of the San Fernando Valley's finest dining destinations. CHEF TANINO is extremely pleased to welcome back The Wine Association to continue our tradition of outstanding wine dinners and he has created an exciting menu to complement the excellent Tedeschi wines. This is certain to be a memorable evening.

WINES OF THE TEDESCHI WINERY

PANZANELLA MENU

2005 Soave Classico "Vigneto Monte Tenda" 2005 Valpolicella "Capitel della Lucchine" 2005 Valpolicella "Capitel Nicalo" 2004 Valpolicella Ripasso "Capitel San Rocco" 2003 Amarone "della Valpolicella Classico" 2000 Amarone "Capitel Monte Olmi" 2003 Amarone Recioto "Capitel Monte Fontana"

Polenta Mushroom Terrine Marinated Swordfish Bruschetta * * * Sautéed Jumbo Scallops with Fresh Peach and Aged Balsamic Vinegar * * * Pappardelle with Pheasant and Morelle Mushroom Sauce * * * Veal Tenderloin wapped with Prosciutto, Gorgonzola Cheese Risotto served with Black Truffle Sauce - OR - Grilled Chilean Sea Bass served with Saffron Mashed Potatoes, Asparagus and Black Truffle Sauce * * * Almond Blackberry Tart

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