Spring Wine Dinner

ITALIAN WINE DINNER

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 6pm

Join us for a refined evening of exceptional wines and Italian-inspired flavors as we celebrate the artistry of Allegrini and Girlan.

This exclusive six-course dinner features the finest locally sourced ingredients, expertly paired with a hand-selected portfolio of wines from these iconic Italian producers. Set in the elegant Club Room at Portola Hotel & Spa and accompanied by live music from the International Trio, this is a wine dinner you won’t want to miss.

Allegrini is a benchmark, sixth-generation family winery in Valpolicella Classico, farming over 120 hectares of estate vineyards and renowned for its Amarone, cru wines, and the iconic Palazzo della Torre, which has helped define the region worldwide.

Celebrating its centenary in 2023, Cantina Girlan is a historic Alto Adige producer acclaimed for terroir-driven Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and alpine whites that express the distinctive character of the Dolomite foothills.

Throughout the evening, Carl Ashurst, Executive Chef, alongside Matteo Allegrini, Proprietor of Allegrini, and Oscar Lorandi, President of Girlan, will share the inspiration behind each pairing, offering an immersive journey into the flavors, regions, and craftsmanship that define these celebrated wines.

PRICING & RESERVATIONS
$125 per person, inclusive of tax and gratuity.
Complimentary self or valet parking.

Reservations are required. To reserve a table, please call (831) 649-7870 or email [email protected].

Guest must be 21 or older to attend the Allegrini and Girlan Wine Dinner.

THE MENU

Social Hour
Roasted Red Pepper & Ricotta Crostini with fresh herbs
Girlan Pinot Grigio, Alto Adige, 2024

First Course
Rosemary Focaccia with Fresh Tomato, Grapes, Garlic, Fresh Basil Caramelized Onions & Asiago
Girlan Pinot Grigio, Alto Adige, 2024

Second Course
Risotto Cakes with Jumbo Prawns, Tuscan Fennel Lemon Beurre Blanc
Girlan Marna Chardonnay, Alto Adige, 2023

Third Course
Baby Leaf Romaine Hearts with Manchego Cheese
Girlan Patricia Pinot Noir, Alto Adige, 2023

Fourth Course
Carbonara with Crispy Pancetta & Poached Quail Egg
Allegrini Valpolicella, Fumane, 2023

Fifth Course
Pistachio Encrusted Lamb with Red Wine Reduction, Pickled Onions, Creamy Polenta & Roasted Baby Carrots
Allegrini Amarone, Della Valpolicella, 2020

Dessert
Cannoli with Sweet Cream Filling
Allegrini Palazzo Della Torre, Veronese, 2022