Sommelier Stand-Off
Italy vs. France Wine Dinner
October 8th | 6:30 PM
Five-Course Pairing Dinner | 150 CI + gratuity
Italy or France? This time, you decide.
Aria brings two of the world’s great wine countries head-to-head for one evening of exceptional food, wine and friendly competition.
Across five courses, will feature four rounds of competing wine pairings. With every round, guests will taste two wines side by side: one Italian and one French.
Representing their respective countries, sommeliers Nicola Picco and Regis Marechal will introduce and defend their selections, making their case for which wine deserves your vote.
Then it’s over to you. Taste. Compare. Vote.
After each of the first four courses, you will cast your vote. At the end of the evening, the results will be counted, and one country will take the Vino vs. Vin title.
THE CONTENDERS
Italy — Nicola Picco Vs.
France — Regis Marechal
IN THE KITCHEN
Chef Felice Buonaiuto
A specially created five-course menu will accompany the wine battle, bringing the entire experience together around the table.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Four wine battles.
Eight competing wines.
Five courses.
Two passionate sommeliers.
One winning country.
And plenty of friendly rivalry along the way.
Saturday, October 8th
6:30 PM
Five-Course Pairing Dinner
150 CI per person + gratuity
Italy or France?
There’s only one way to find out who wins.
Reserve your seat.

