Alto Palato

Join Master Sommelier Marco Avigo
As he takes you on a Tour to explore and increase your understanding
And enhance your overall wine experience

Program 2008 - 2009:

Thursday, September 25th 2008 – 7:00 pm

Sauvignon Blanc blind tasting
A Wine tasting with 5 different styles of Sauvignon Blanc from around the World. You will learn and discover what distinguish one Sauvignon Blanc from another and how the peculiarity climates of different Countries will create unique personalities on the Wines.

$40.00 per person – Complimentary Hors d’oeuvres

Thursday, October 23rd 2008 - 7:00 pm

Wines and Cheeses
Four great Cheeses from Italy and four extraordinary Wines from Italy. It will be a delectable journey learning how to create the right pairing between food and wine.

$ 45.00 per person

Thursday, November 20th 2008 - 7:00 pm

The Great Italian Reds
The best of the best of Italian Reds.
A Wine Tasting with 1 Barolo, 1 Barbaresco, 1 Brunello and 1 Amarone Don’t miss the opportunity to taste and to learn about the biggest red Wines from Italy in only one day.

$ 60.00 per person – Complimentary Hors d’oeuvres

Thursday, January 22nd 2009 - 7:00 pm

Red Wine Blind Tasting
A Wine tasting of 5 of the most interesting Red Wines
from around the World. You will learn the typical wine notes and the basic sensations about these Wines and how to recognize them.

$ 40.00 per person – Complimentary Hors d’oeuvres

Thursday, February 19th 2009 - 7:00 pm

Barbaresco Vertical Tasting
A Tasting of four different Barbaresco Vintages from the same Producer. You will have the opportunity to taste and understand what happens to the Wine year after year and how the Wine evolves during the aging process. Fascinating!

$ 50.00 per person – Complimentary Hors d’oeuvres

Thursday, March 19th 2009 - 7:00 pm

The “Essentials” - Wines from France
Learning what is indispensable to know about French Wines, the Wine Regions, the Wine Notes and the History. A true Treat. Tasting of four great Wines from France

$ 50.00 per person – Complimentary Hors d’oeuvres

Thursday, April 2009 - 7:00 pm

Pinot Noir. One of the most elegant red Wines.
A Tour around the World where you will taste 5 different personalities About Pinot Noir. You will discover how the difference of each Country reflects the evolution of this amazing Wine.

$ 45.00 per person – Complimentary Hors d’oeuvres

8) Thursday, May 2009 - 7:00 pm

Pinot Grigio Horizontal Tasting
A Horizontal Wine tasting with 5 different styles of Pinot Grigio around Italy. You will learn and distinguish how the climate and the area change and modify the tasting notes of this great Wine.

$ 45.00 per person – Complimentary Hors d’oeuvres

Thursday, June 2009 - 7:00 pm

Summertime
Five great Wines for the summer
You will be able to memorize and learn the distinctive wine notes of these 5 wines from around the World. Fresh and fruity, good for any Season, but excellent for the lazy, hazy days of summer.

$ 45.00 per person – Complimentary Hors d’oeuvres

 

For information and reservation, please contact:

Marco Avigo at Penne Restaurant Wine Bar
3611 Walnut street
Philadelphia, PA 19148
T. 215.823.6236 - Marco.Avigo@hilton.com