Geranio Ristorante
GeranioRistorante
“... Since being bought by chef Troy
Clayton, Geranio has been given not merely a
new lease but a new outlook, and a menu that
blends some of the trendiest ingredients with
classic and careful technique.”
In association with
– Eve Zibart, The Washington Post
www.geranio.net
5 stars for a wine store you ask?
I’ll admit that I’m a bit biased as I
LOVE this store... from the
knowledgeable and hugely kind
owner Vanessa, to the store, to the
dog that sometimes hangs out here,
www.unwinedva.com
this wine store is AWESOME!
They have a great selection, are always ready to help you out with
your selection, and do some fantastic tastings... I spend a lot of
time just hanging out there and talking with Vanessa, her staff, and
the variety of customers that come in... people come back to
Unwined, I’ve learned, because it has that “thing” that stores used
to have but don’t seem to anymore... they care and they remember
you.
Unwined
&
Michael R. Downey
Selections
presents
You can’t go wrong at Unwined...
– Bill P., yelp.com
Massimo di Lenardo
ESTABLISHED 1878 - FRIULI - ITALY
di Lenardo
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Otagnano di Gonars
Friuli-Venezia-Giulia, Italy
www.dilenardo.it
The di Lenardo family has cultivated vines at Ontagnano, just
outside of the capitol city of Udine, as proved by historical
documents dating back to the early 1800’s. But it was not until
Massimo a/k/a “Max” di Lenardo took over his family’s wine
production in 1985 that quality took a real leap forward. The
decision to use only grapes produced by the family’s own vineyards
was coupled with the new plantings of specially selected varieties,
increased density of vines (up to 6000 per hectare), severe pruning,
and other actions required in a vineyard to produce quality wines.
Max di Lenardo is consistently cited by Gambero Rosso as
producing the finest wines in his zone, Friuli Grave– and at the best
prices. In 1988, he assumed the actual winemaking responsabilities
himself. At this moment, di Lenardo Vineyards is the
acknowledged leader in Friuli Grave and the most technically
advanced.
Michael R. Downey
Selections
www.downeyselections.com
Friendship is what Michael R. Downey Selections is all about.
Love, too. The company he created is thriving and expanding
because of the love and determination of his children, the help and
strength of their mother, Peg, and the enduring friendship and
loyalty of the producers and customers Mike cultivated... Ask any
DC-area wine lover of a certain age about italian wines, and it will
not be long before Mike Downey is mentioned.
– David McIntyre, The Washington Post
Massimo di Lenardo
Propietor/Winemaker,
di Lenardo
V I N E Y A R D S
Otagnano di Gonars
Friuli-Venezia-Giulia, Italy
Thursday, March 17th, 2011
7:00 PM
For reservations, please phone Geranio
703.548.0088
A credit card is necessary to secure a reservation.
A 48-hour cancellation policy is in effect.
A Winemaker Dinner With
Massimo di Lenardo
Menu
Massimo di Lenardo
Propietor/Winemaker,
ESTABLISHED 1878 - FRIULI - ITALY
di Lenardo
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Geranio Ristorante
Michael R. Downey
Selections
Thursday, March 17th, 2011
7:00 PM
Geranio Ristorante
722 King Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
www.geranio.net
$75 per person, not including tax and gratuity
A credit card is necessary to secure a reservation.
A 48-hour cancellation policy is in effect.
Crostini of Mozzarella Wrapped with
Roasted Prosciutto
Prosecco di Valdobbiadene DOCG
Bosco di Gica Brut,
Adami
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Calamari Filled with Shrimp, Orange
and Pine Nuts
Friulano DOC TOH Friuli Grave 2009,
di Lenardo
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Halibut with Hazelnuts,
Over a Baby Arugula & Radicchio Salad
with Lemon Vinaigrette
Sauvignon Venezia-Giulia igt 2009,
di Lenardo
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Roasted Duck Breast on a Bed of
French Lentils with Celery Root “Straw”
and Shallot Jus
Refosco DOC “Vigne da Lis Maris” 2009,
di Lenardo
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Loin of Veal with Black Pepper Spatzel,
Cranberries & Roasted Portobello
Merlot Venezia Giulia igt “Just Me” 2008,
di Lenardo
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Crisp Apple Tart with Praline Anglaise
Verduzzo Passito Venezia-Giulia igt
“Past the Cookies” 2009,
di Lenardo