La Sponda, the waterfront Italian restaurant from Gioia Hospitality Group at CMC Group’s Vita at Grove Isle, will host The Art of Winemaking: An Evening with the Wines of Gaja on Tuesday, December 1 at 7 PM. Priced at $595 per person, the exclusive wine dinner will celebrate the legacy and craftsmanship of Gaja, one of Italy’s most distinguished wine estates, through a multi-course menu inspired by the country’s celebrated culinary traditions. The evening will begin with canapés of Battuta di Carne Grissini & Prosciutto, paired with Gosset Grande Réserve Brut NV, followed by Pinzimonio, Bagna Cauda & Bagnetto Verde amuse-bouche. The culinary journey will continue with Madai al Carpione Crudo with zucchini, sweet onions, celery and Tiny Farms carrots, paired with Gaja Ca’Marcanda Vistamare 2025. For the primi course, guests will enjoy Agnolotti del Plin with Alba white truffles, porcini crema, ricotta and Parmigiano Reggiano, alongside Gaja Barbaresco 2022. The secondi course will feature Stone Axe Caponet Piemontese, fullblood Wagyu striploin, Caraflex cabbage and sugo di Wagyu, accompanied by Gaja Darmagi 2021. Guests may further enhance the pairing with an optional supplement of Gaja Sperss 2020 for $95. The evening will conclude with Rocher di Nocciola, featuring Valrhona chocolate and hazelnuts, paired with Gaja Grappa Sperss. Rooted in the Angelo family's Italian heritage, La Sponda provides a fitting setting for an evening centered on the wines, traditions and culinary artistry of Italy.