The Wines of Italy: Three 5-Course Wine Dinners Coming to Pepperoncini Sotto Throughout October

Monday, October 3rd will feature Italy’s Northern region and the wines of Venice, Trentino and Piedmont. Monday, October 17th will focus on the Central region and wines from Lazio, Tuscany and Umbria. Monday, October 24th highlights wine from Italy’s Southern region and includes Campania, Sicily, Calabria and Puglia. All of the above’s menus and wine pairings are listed below.

1st course

2nd course

3rd course

4th course

Dessert Tasting

chef’s choice

 Monday Oct 17th, Central Regions including Lazio, Tuscany and Umbria

6:30pm Prosecco Toast, 7:00pm Dinner

1st course

White Anchovy Salad shaved red onion, capers, hot pepper, extra virgin olive oil, fresh herbs

Paired with – Cantina Bruni Vermentino 2010

2nd course

Chicken Nicola shrimp and parsley butter

Paired with – Argille Orvieto 2009

3rd course

Vegetable Lasagna baked fall vegetables with ricotta cheese and fresh tomato marinara

Paired with – Tenuta Peder Zana Lambrusco 2010

4th course

Classic Brasciole parmigiana reggiano, roasted garlic, fresh parsley, meaty marinara

Paired with – Castello di Meleto Chianti Classico 2006

Dessert Tasting

Monday Oct 24th, Southern Regions including Campania, Sicily, Calabria and Puglia

6:30pm Prosecco Toast, 7:00pm Dinner

1st course

Antipasta grilled and marinated vegetables, cured meats and various cheeses

Paired with – Terradora Falanghina 2009

2nd course

Sauteed Shrimp celery, lemon and capers

Paired with – Colosi Sicilia Bianco 2009

3rd course

Spicy Pork Tenderloin asiago cheese, sweet cherry chutney

Paired with – Cantine Statti Gaglioppo 2009

4th course

Braised Beef Stew fork tender, rustic root vegetables, homestyle beef gravy

Paired with – Cantele Primitivo 2008

Located in heart of historic Phoenixville, Pepperoncini Sotto (meaning “beneath”), is tucked away from the hustle and bustle of Bridge Street in this subterranean location. Much like its six year old sibling in Conshohocken, Pepperocini Sotto offers fine old-world Italian classics, creative modern dishes, craft beer, and a select wine list including domestic wines and choices from northern, central and southern Italy. Chef/owners Paul DiBona and Tom DeFruscio make all of their own sauces, pastas, desserts and everything in between. A private room is available for parties up to 70 people. Off-site catering is also offered.