Winemakers are the best dinner guests, and Tomasso Trattoria in Southborough has invited winemaker Gianni Gagliardo to dinner on Tuesday, May 22nd. He’s bringing five of his most delicious friends from his Piedmontese vineyard, which will be paired with five courses from chef Daniele Baliani for a Northern Italian experience you’re not likely to find this side of the Atlantic. Dinner starts at 7:00pm with a bright 2016 “Fallegro” white paired with fluke crudo, followed by 2015 Barbera with baby gnocchi with babbit ragu. Tickets are $85 (plus tax and gratuity). See below for the full menu, and call the restaurant at 508.481.8484 for your reservation.

Crudo di Passera
fluke crudo, pink peppercorns, green apple pearls, Ligurian extra virgin olive oil
2016 “Fallegro” Piemonte DOC

Gnocchetti alla Peperonata con Ragu’di Coniglio
baby gnocchi, bell pepper sauce, rabit rague, babera wine
2015 Barbera d’Alba

Strudel di Agnello
lamb strudel, swiss chard, spinach, vin cotto glaze
2013 Barolo G.G

Taleggio “in carrozza” con Salsa Bianca Tartufata
fried Taleggio cheese, creamy black truffle dip
2012 Barolo Castelleto

Tiramisu di Fragola
strawberry tiramisu, dark chocolate shavings
2017 Villa M Brachetto