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Exclusive Barolo Wine Dinner at Tesse with Cascina Adelaide’s Chiara Drocco

Six-Course Meal Paired With 2016 Barolo Wines at WeHo’s Tesse Restaurant

Tesse restaurant is set to host an exclusive wine dinner on Friday, August 23rd, at 7:30 p.m., featuring the esteemed 2016 Barolo wines from Cascina Adelaide. Guests will have the unique opportunity to meet Chiara Drocco, granddaughter of Amabile Drocco, who founded the family-run winery in the late 1990s. Tickets for the dinner, which is close to selling out, are available on Tock and cost $150.00 per person. 

Cascina Adelaide, known for producing some of the best Barolo wines over the past two decades, has become a favorite of Tesse’s own Jordan and Raphael. The winery, which now boasts over 15 different labels, continues to receive high praise for its consistent quality and value. The evening will highlight a selection of Barolo wines “from the library,” showcasing the 2016 vintage.

The event includes a six-course dinner expertly crafted by Chef Raphael to complement the wines for $150 per person. The menu promises a night of culinary excellence, with dishes designed to pair perfectly with each wine.

The menu will include Green Goddess SaladL Little Gem, Market Radishes, Sungold Tomatoes, Fresh Herbs & Garlic, and Nascetta. Langhe, Piedmont, Italy 2021

Beef Tartare: Shallots, Grana Padano, Chive Aioli, Caper Berry, Housemade Chips and Barbera, Superiore, Vigna Preda, Alba. Piedmont, Italy 2019

Truffle Roti Pizza: Pecorino Romano, Wild Arugula, Black Perigord Truffles and Barolo, Boutellier, Piedmont, Italy 2016

Strozzapreti Bolognese: Nb Ranch Beef, Salsa Verde, Reggiano and Barolo, Fossati, Piedmont, Italy 2016

Tesse Chicken Milanese “French-Style”: Panko Breadcrumbs, Lemon, Parmesan, Capers, Tomatoes, Herbs and Barolo, Preda, Piedmont, Italy 2016

Dry-Aged Prime Skirt Steak: Confit Shallots, Barolo Reduction, Baby Gem and Barolo, Cannubi, Piedmont, Italy 2016

Guests are also invited to pre-purchase a cocktail or a caviar toast to enjoy upon arrival. Single-ticket buyers are encouraged to note seating preferences if planning to join another guest.

Tesse can accommodate allergies and dietary restrictions, ensuring all guests can fully enjoy the evening.

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