The Prisoner Wine Dinner at Il Poggiolo

Il Poggiolo Ristorante will hold a wine dinner on Thursday, March 5 featuring a four course meal paired with selections from The Prisoner Wine Company. The California-based brand sources varietals from vineyards located across the state to create interesting wine blends that are thought provoking and approachable. The event starts at 7 p.m. and will be held on the balcony (“Il Poggiolo”) of the restaurant. Chef Saul Maya’s menu includes halibut crudo, herb marinated seared duck breast, mint infused tagliatelle with braised leg of lamb, and chocolate truffle trio. The complete menu ($80 per guest excluding tax and gratuity) is outlined below. For reservations, please call Il Poggiolo at 630.734.9400.

The Prisoner Wine Dinner

Course One: Halibut Crudo, citrus fruit, radish, caperberries, spicy extra virgin olive oil
Pairing: Blindfold White Blend (Los Carneros Chardonnay with Viognier, Roussanne, Marsanne and Grenache Blanc from the Central Cost with a finish of Chenin Blanc and Semillon)

Course Two:Herb Marinated Seared Duck Breast, raspberry sauce, gorgonzola dolce risotto cake
Pairing: Flowers Pinot Noir (an Agustin Huneeus project/partnership)

Course Three: Mint-infused Tagliatelle, braised leg of lamb, Prisoner red wine ragu, fiore sardo DOP cheese
Pairing: Prisoner Cuttings (Cabernet-based blend with Petite Sirah and Syrah, channeling the character of Zinfandel)

Course Four: Chocolate Truffle Trio, pistachio, coconut and cherry, Prisoner red wine syrup
Pairing: Prisoner Red Blend (blend of Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Petite Sirah and Charbono)

Il Poggiolo
8 East First Street
Hinsdale, IL 60521
630-734-9400
IlPoggioloHinsdale.com