Join us at Vicini pastaria, café, & market as we present...Cena con amici, vicini, e vini("Dinner with friends, neighbors, & wines")An intimate rustic, authentic Italian wine pairing dinner featuring the wines of Il Conventino winery in Montepulciano, Tuscany Gather around our communal tables inside Vicini’s charming dining room for an evening of rustic hand-crafted Italian food, wine, and lively conversation with neighbors & soon-to-be great friends. Experience a taste of central Italy’s Tuscany & neighboring Marche & Abruzzo regions with a made-from-scratch, authentic Italian feast prepared by executive chef, Dawn Wilson, with a combination of seasonal, local and imported Italian artisanal ingredients. Each of the 5 courses of this surprise menu will be thoughtfully paired with a delicious Italian wine, headlined by the exquisite Tuscan Vino Nobile di Montepulciano wines of Il Conventino, along with carefully chosen wine pairings from neighboring regions to complement the remaining courses.Wednesday, April 23rd, 6pmOne night only, $115/person (+ tax & service charge)Enjoy a 5-course family-style menu paired with 5 Italian winesMeet winemaker, Alberto Brini of Il Conventino wineryWines will be available to purchase/order after dinner Meet the special “amici” joining us for this dinner:We are thrilled to welcome two distinguished guests who will bring their unique expertise and stories to the evening:Alberto Brini, Owner/Winemaker of Il Conventino, joining us all the way from Montepulciano, Tuscany to share insights into his iconic, “noble” wines and the stories behind his family’s winemaking tradition.John Gazzoli of Tavolo Vigneto will share his contagious passion for wine and guide us through each wine pairing. Cantine Il Conventino The first certified Organic Winery in Montelpuciano.Conceived and established in the 1970s by Alfio Carpini and later acquired by the Brini family in 2003, the agricultural estate Il Conventino has been producing organic wines for over 30 years from the vineyards of enchanting Montepulciano in Tuscany. The estate has always maintained harmony between humankind and the land. Il Conventino creates products that fully reflect the uniqueness of the terroir and the characteristics of each individual vintage, drawing inspiration from tradition and the purity of the fruit. A fresh and fruity glass of wine, with its captivating purity, transports us to the Tuscan hills, where Sangiovese reigns supreme.The foundational idea of the company has always been to appreciate the complexity and rhythm of nature, celebrating biodiversity. For this reason, today, they can proudly say that they have been working organically for over 30 years. Organic farming is very simple in its natural essence and fascinating in its beauty, but it is not always an easy choice. Cultivating in a more natural way means focusing on prevention rather than cure. Therefore, even in the most challenging years, they manage to harvest healthy grapes, and most importantly, grapes that will become a truly noble wine, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. Additional information: Note: please notify us of any allergies/dietary restrictions at the time of registration. Some can be accommodated with advance notice but we cannot accommodate vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free. or gluten-free dietary restrictions for this dinner. Not all allergies/dietary restrictions can be accommodated so please text/call before purchasing tickets if you're unsure. We reserve the right to cancel your registration if an allergy/dietary restriction cannot be accommodated.Tickets may be transferred to another guest, provided the new guest does not have any additional dietary restrictions. Guests may cancel their registration and receive a full refund in the form of a store credit if canceled at least 7 days in advance and a 50% refund store credit if canceled at least 72 hours in advance, IF THE SPACE CAN BE FILLED. No shows without notice will not receive a refund. Please do your best to give us as much cancelation notice as possible so we can fill your space but we do understand that last minute emergencies/illnesses do come up so we'll work with you on a case-by-case basis to come up with an agreeable solution. PLEASE DO NOT ATTEND IF YOU FEEL UNWELL, HAVE TESTED POSITIVE FOR COVID-19 IN THE LAST 10 DAYS, OR HAD A RECENT EXPOSURE.We have installed an in-duct, whole home air purification system that, according to the manufacturer, kills 97-99% of airborne and surface pathogens but you are attending this moderately crowded indoor event in a small space at your own risk. Masks are always welcome and encouraged while not actively eating/drinking.We reserve the right to cancel any event due to low registration or other unforeseen circumstances and will provide a full refund to all registered guests.If this event is full and you'd like to be added to the waitlist, please text 314-827-6150 with your name, email address, any allergies/dietary restrictions, and desired number of tickets.Attendees will receive a 10% discount off all purchases made during the event (excluding wine/beer). ***The full menu will remain a delightful surprise, but we’ll be sharing sneak peeks and hints of some of the dishes and wines on social media in the weeks leading up to the event so make sure to follow us on IG & FB and stay tuned. . .*** This will be a memorable evening full of delicious food, exquisite wines, and great company. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this special Italian experience! Seats are very limited, so purchase your tickets today!