Giampaolo Tabarrini Winemaker Dinner at Forlini's Ristorante & Bar on Clearwater Beach, FL June 12

June 4, 2009 - PRLog -- Giampaolo Tabarrini, proprietor of the Tabarrini family winery of Montefalco, Italy will present a winemaker dinner hosted by Forlini Ristorante & Bar on Friday, June 12th 2009 at 7:00 PM. Forlini chefs will pair Tabarrini's vibrant artisan wines with a specially prepared five-course menu. The wines and courses of the Forlini’s winemaker dinner are as follows:

1st Course
Crostini, Broccoli Frittelli, Fruit and Cheese
2007 Bianco Ad Armando Bianco dell’Umbria
Grape Varietals: 100% Trebbiano Spoletino

2nd Course
Salmon Carpaccio, Assaggini Puff Pastry  
2008 Bocca di Rosa Rosato dell’Umbria
Grape Varietals: 100% Sagrantino

3rd Course
Rigatoni Bolognese
2005 Montefalco Rosso Colle Grimaldesco
Grape Varietals: mostly Sangiovese, with the addition of Sagrantino, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot

4th Course
Grilled Lamb Chop, Venison Meatball and Seasoned Mini Eggplant
2004 Montefalco Sagrantino Colle Grimaldesco
2003 Montefalco Sagrantino Riserva Colle alle Macchie
Grape Varietals: 100% Sagrantino

5th Course
Zuppa Inglese
2004 Montefalco Sagrantino Passito (Dessert wine style) Colle Grimaldesco
Grape Varietal: 100% Sagrantino

Reservations and additional information available at 727-441-1111

About the Tabarrini Winery
For over four generations the Tabarrini family has lovingly tended vines from their corner of Umbria, Italy to create a variety of distinctive wines. Giampaolo Tabarrini became the proprietor in the late ‘90’s and since then has brought both the enthusiasm and dedication necessary to begin bottling the family’s wines and sharing them with the world under the Tabarrini brand. Under his direction, the winery produces among others, Sagrantino, a varietal indigenous to Montefalco that is becoming more revered each year by wine consumers globally. The passion of Giampaolo and his family is exemplified in the gentle and meticulous picking of the fruit and the painstaking vinification process, and ultimately is embodied in each bottle of wine carrying their name.  The family’s philosophy is simple; first and foremost, “great wines grow only from a great love of the land-from the bunch to the bottle.”

Tabarrini varietal wines are perennially well-rated in Gambero Rosso’s Italian Wines, and received international acclaim by scoring 92 points in Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate in April 2009: “Tabarrini’s 2005 Sagrantino di Montefalco Colle Grimaldesco is a gem. This voluptuous wine flows from the glass with layers of blueberry jam, melted road tar, violets, grilled herbs, earthiness and sweet French oak…it’s awfully hard not to admire proprietor Giampaolo Tabarrini’s outsize exuberance and sheer passion.”

For more information about Tabarrini, please visit: www.tabarrini.com

About Forlini Ristorante & Bar
Family owned and operated for over 30 years, Forlini’s serves fine Italian cuisine and hospitality in Clearwater Beach, FL. Using only the finest ingredients, Forlini’s takes great pride in providing the best for their patrons. Forlini’s offers a comprehensive and diverse wine list featuring over 650 selections from all regions, and has more than 8,000 bottles in their temperature controlled wine room. Proprietor Domenic Forlini’s strong passion for artisan wines is the engine responsible for creating their extensive selection. Forlini’s regularly hosts wine dinners to educate, entertain, and introduce wines to their loyal customers. For more information visit: www.forlinis.com

About Vini Veris, Inc.
Based in the Tampa, FL area, Vini Veris Inc. is an exclusive importer and distributer of artisan produced fine wines. Across a wide range of styles and regions, Vini Veris avoids mass producers, focusing attention on craftsmen-owned vineyards where the art of wine making maintains its connection with the past while paying careful attention to the expectations of today’s consumers. Vini Veris translates to “True Wines,” and the company’s business is its passion. For more information please visit: www.viniveris.com

For more information about Tabarrini wines and his visit to the Tampa Bay area, please contact Anthony P. Solazzo at 727.781.3591, or email at apsolazzo@viniveris.com.

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Vini Veris is a Florida based importer and distributor of artisan Italian wines. We offer a select portfolio of wines from producers highly rated by Gambero Rosso, Robert Parker or Wine Spectator. Our producers come from Italy's popular wine regions.