Discover the World of Brunello Wine with Marchese Lamberto Frescobaldi

Lamberto Frescobaldi

Experience the World of Brunello with an unforgettable, intimate dinner with Marchese Lamberto Frescobaldi, President of Tenuta CastelGiocondo – one of Tuscany’s most storied estates, owned by one of Italy’s most revered wine families.

Join us Tuesday, October 24 at 7pm at Aria, 25 York St., Toronto.

An evening built for true wine lovers and foodies, the Marchese Lamberto Frescobaldi will lead guests through an intimate and engaging, 5-course, wine-paired dinner.

Wines to include the debut of Frescobaldi’s new rosé, a Rosso di Montalcino, a vertical flight of three Brunello di Montalcino vintages, and Frescobaldi’s premium top-tier, single varietal Brunello di Montalcino, all expertly paired to an authentic, Italian menu.

A rare opportunity to purchase past vintages and large-format bottles wil be available in small quantities.

Location: Aria Ristorante
Time: 7 pm

The Menu:

Rosé

Arancini with bufala mozzarella and tomato

Olive ascolane stuffed with leafy greens

Baccala’ marinato on crostino

Tuna crudo, charred pineapple, wild fennel pollen

*Rosso di Montalcino – course 1

Polenta bramata, wild mushroom ragout, shaved hay covered pecorino

*3 Brunello vertical flight (vintages TBD) – Course 2

Ontario pheasant filled ravioli, its own natural jus

*Top tier Brunello – Course 3 (this should be the “star”)

Seared Canadian elk rib chop, Sicilian sea salt, celeriac potato purée, wilted escarole and currant

Dessert + Coffee

Dark chocolate mousse

The Wines:

Amuse Bouche (Alie Rosé 2016)
Course One (Campo Ai Sassi, Rosso di Montalcino 2015)
Course Two (CastelGiocondo Brunello 2012, 2010 and Artisti per Frescobaldi 2011 (Vendemmia Dedicata Brunello)
Course Three (Ripe 2010)
Coffee, Biscotti or Light Dessert

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Tickets $200 each + tax (gratuity is included), limited tickets available.

Lamberto Frescobaldi

Lamberto Frescobaldi, born in Florence on June 27, 1963, represents the thirtieth generation of this renowned Tuscan winegrowing family. His lifework has been the rivitalisation of the production and financial performance of the family’s notable portfolio of agricultural estates.

He showed an obvious enthusiasm for agriculture even in his childhood, spending long periods of time in the countryside around Pelago (Florence), and began his activities in the family business quite early. During his summers, he gained the valuable experience that reinforced his passionate commitment to agriculture and led to his decision to dedicate himself totally to this centuries-old Tuscan tradition.

Lamberto began his agriculture studies at the University of Florence in 1983. He then transferred for 2 years to the University of California, Davis, one of the best schools in the world for viticulture and enology, where he specialized in viticulture and was graduated in June 1987.

Frescobaldi Ammiraglia Estate Alie Rosé Syrah Vermentino 2016
Tuscany, Italy

Frescobaldi Vineyard

In 1988 and 1989 he attended courses of the 130th Allievi Ufficiali di Complemento di Artiglieria, the training program for the Carabinieri, and became an Officer of that arm of the Italian police force.

His official duties in the family business commenced in 1989 when he took on the responsibility of vineyard investments and helped to expand the holdings of the family’s various Tuscan estates to include 1,200 hectares.

In 1995, after the establishment of the first Italian-American joint-venture partnership, known as ‘Luce della Vite’, Lamberto directed its winemaking, along with Tim Mondavi.

Marchesi De’ Frescobaldi Campo Ai Sassi Rosso Di Montalcino 2015
Tuscany D.O.C., Italy

Tenuta Nipozzano Estate

In 2000, he was named Managing Director of Conti Attems S.r.l., one of Friuli-Venezia Giulia’s leading producers of white wine, and the first investment outside of Tuscany.

In 2005, he assumed the position of Managing Director of Tenute di Castelgiocondo and Luce della Vite, one of the most prestigious producers of Brunello di Montalcino.

Since February 2002, he has served as President of the Società Vigneti di Nugola S.r.l. (Livorno) the result of a joint-venture between the Marchi and Frescobaldi families.

Castelgiocondo Marchesi De’ Frescobaldi Brunello Di Montalcino 2010
Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy

Tenuta Castelgiocondo Montalcino Tuscany

He was nominated in 2007 to the Accademico dei Georgofili, an institution begun in the 18th century that aims to contribute to the advancement of the sciences and their application to agriculture, environmental protection, and the development of the rural world.

In the same year he became Vice President of the Marchesi de’ Frescobaldi Società Agricola S.r.l. with responsibilities in production and land management.

Since August of 2012 he has collaborated with the Penal Institute of Gorgona Island (Livorno) on the development of a winemaking venture with direct involvement of the detainees.

Marchesi de Frescobaldi Castelgiocondo Brunello Di Montalcino 2011
Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy

Tenuta Ammiraglia, Magliano, Tuscany

Lamberto Frescobaldi was appointed as President of the Board of Directors of Marchesi de’ Frescobaldi in June 2013.

November 2014 he was awarded “Food and Beverage” E&Y Imprenditore dell’Anno.

The Ministry of Cultural Heritage and Activities designated him as member of the Board of Accademia Georgofili (whose motto “Prosperitati Publicae Augendae” (to increase public welfare) highlights how the Academy’s activities have always been focused on the public interest.

Frescobaldi Winery

Artisti per Frescobaldi 2011 (Vendemmia Dedicata Brunello)

Nipozzano Cellars

May 2016 He was elected Vice President of Unione Italiana Vini, Federation of Italian Winegrowers.

He is a shareholder of Ente Cassa Risparmio Firenze, a Foundation dedicated to welfare activities.

He is an avid alpine skier and enjoys riding enduro motorcycles. He married Eleonora Nesi in 1991, and they have three children, Vittorio (1992), Leonia (1994), and Carlo (1999), to whom he dedicates his free time.