Sakonnet Point Club in Little Compton, in collaboration with Johnson Brothers of Rhode Island, showcased fine wines and cuisine during a themed paring dinner on Feb. 3. The club’s Italian Wine Dinner treated guests to a taste tour through Italy in five courses and education on the wines enjoyed. The night’s offerings included Ratti Barbera d’Asti paired with truffle sacchetti, Pieropan Calvarino Soave Classico paired with radicchio and frisée, Jermann Pinot Grigio Friuli paired with grilled bronzini, Allegrini Amarone della Valpolicella paired with braised porchetta and Il Tramonto Limoncello paired with a ricotta torte. Guests were treated to a glass of J Vineyards California Cuvée made by Wine Enthusiast 2022 Winemaker of the Year Nicole Hitchcock. Founded in 1998 to revitalize an historic harbor property and to preserve its heritage, the Sakonnet Point Club’s mission is to provide members and guests access to the Sakonnet waters and activities socializing in a setting of harbor and ocean views.
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- Sakonnet Point Club, in collaboration with Johnson Brothers of Rhode Island, hosted an Italian Wine Dinner for guests on Feb. 3.
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- Sakonnet Point Club’s husband-and-wife duo General Manager Craig DeMott and Consultant Martina Halsey.
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- Presenters Phil Kitchen, On-Premise Sales Consultant, Johnson Brothers of RI and Sean McNamara, Business Development Manager, E. & J. Gallo Winery.
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- Pieropan Calvarino Soave Classico, a certified organic expression of the popular Italian white wine, is made from a blend of Garganega (85%) and Trebbiano di Soave (15%).
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- From Piedmont, Italy, Ratti Barbera d’Asti offers a fragrance of ripe fruit against a spice background.
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- Allegrini Amarone della Valpolicella—a rich, red wine from Veneto, Northern Italy—is made from Corvina grapes.
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- Jermann Pinot Grigio Friuli, 13% ABV, is a full and fruity but dry and velvety wine from Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy.
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- Marc Sawyer, Northeast Regional Manager, Heaven Hill Distillery; Rich Fiorillo, East Coast Whiskey Ambassador, Heaven Hill Distillery; Tony Caldareri, Chef/Owner, Lucia Ristorante; John NeJaime, Owner, NeJaime’s Wine & Spirits; Paul Jaronko, District Manager, Hartley & Parker Limited, Inc.; and Demetra Modeen, Key Account Manager, Hartley & Parker Limited, Inc.
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- Nick Shepard, Johnson Brothers; Jill Hamilton, Johnson Brothers; and Sean McNamara, Business Development Manager, E. & J. Gallo Winery.
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- Phil Kitchen, On-Premise Sales Consultant, Johnson Brothers of RI addresses dinner guests.
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- Sean McNamara, Business Development Manager, E. & J. Gallo Winery speaks on the showcased Italian imports.
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- A first course of truffle-stuffed purses of pasta was paired with Ratti Barbera d’Asti.
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- A pour of Allegrini Amarone della Valpolicella.
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- A second course of radicchio and frisée was paired with Pieropan Calvarino Soave Classico from Veneto, Italy.
Photos by Adm Haley.
