Featuring four wines from the Castelli Romani Hills just southeast of Rome.

The menu is built around the Lazio region‘s own cooking. Paired with wines from winemaker Poggio Le Volpi

All wine dinners begin at 6:30pm. Book online at the link above or call the store today at 703-385-1530.

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Buon Appetito from 

Your Dolce Vita Family

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First Course 

Fritto Misto Romano with Lemon, Fresh Ricotta Crostini

Crisp-fried artichoke hearts, zucchini blossoms, and mozzarella, served with lemon wedges and ricotta crostini drizzled with honey and black pepper

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Paired with Poggio Le Volpi Frascati Superiore Bianco (Lazio)- A fresh, aromatic white from Malvasia
and Trebbiano with citrus, almond, and floral notes. Its acidity cuts through the frying and refreshes the palate, and it is the classic partner for Roman fritti

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Second Course​

Pumpkin Tortelli with Brown Butter Sage
Hand-folded tortelli filled with roasted pumpkin, ricotta, and Parmigiano, finished with nutty brown
butter, crispy sage, and crushed amaretti

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paired with Poggio Le Volpi Donna Luce (Lazio)- an aromatic Lazio white with enough body and freshness

to meet the sweetness of the pumpkin and the richness of the brown butter

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Third Course​

Abbacchio alla Cacciatora
Roman-style braised lamb with garlic, rosemary, anchovy, and white wine vinegar, served with roasted potatoes and sautéed chicory

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Paired with Poggio Le Volpi Roma Rosso (Lazio) - A Montepulciano, Syrah, and Cesanese blend from the
Roma DOC, with dark fruit and savory spice. It has enough body for the lamb, and its structure handles the rosemary and anchovy.

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Fourth Course 

Ricotta, Sour Cherry Crostata with Vanilla Cream

A buttery lattice tart filled with sheep’s milk ricotta and Amarena cherries, served warm with lightly whipped vanilla cream
 

Paired with Poggio Le Volpi Baccarossa (Lazio)- A distinctive, aromatic red with rich berry fruit and a
perfumed, slightly sweet-leaning profile. It echoes the cherries and works well with the creamy ricotta

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