It’s slowly but surely becoming sweater weather and colder nights call for one thing: plates upon plates of warm Northern Italian dishes with thoughtfully paired glasses of wine. Find both of those comforting favorites at Spoke Wine Bar on Wednesday, October 3rd — they’re partnering up with U.S.-based importer, The Piedmont Guy, who represents a small selection of family-owned wineries from the Piedmont region of Italy. Showcasing the fine wines of Piedmont is all they do (hence the name), and they’re fiercely passionate about sharing the stories of the makers and masters from that area.

In addition to distinctive vinos that are made with mostly indigenous and rare varietals — namely Arneis, Timorasso, Ruché and Nebbiolo — there’ll be a four-course menu prepared by chef Eric Frier featuring ingredients sourced from local farmers and the sea, which means you can expect a seafood dish or two as part of the spread. Your spot at the table costs $135 plus a processing fee, and it’s inclusive of tax & gratuity. Book online, or call 617.718.9463 to make a reservation.

First Courses
Sunchoke Tartare | green tomato jelly, parmesan, black truffle
’17 Azienda Agricola Negro Angelo & Figli Negro, Unfiltered Arneis, Roero

Raw Razor Clam | pickled biquinho pepper, apple, lemongrass oil
’15 Cantina Del Glicine ‘il Mandolo’ Arneis, Roero

Second Courses
Grilled Chicories | whipped bagna cauda, marinated squash, cured yolk
’16 Ezio Poggio ‘Terre di Libarna Caespes’ Timorasso, Colli Tortonesi

Vitello Tonnato Tartine | coriander-smoked veal, tuna fat mayonnaise, herbs
’17 La Miraja ‘Monferatto’ Ruchè, Ruchè di Castagnole

Third Courses
Braised Shortrib Agnolotti del Plin | red wine jus
’13 Cantina Del Glicine ‘Vignesparse’ Nebbiolo, Barbaresco

Risotto | wild mushrooms, green stracciatella, thyme oil
’15 Azienda Agricola Negro Angelo & Figli ‘Prachiosso’ Nebbiolo, Roero

Dessert
Chestnut Panna Cotta | whipped taleggio, fennel oil
’16 Azienda Agricola Negro Angelo & Figli ‘Birbèt’ Brachetto, Piedmont