On Tuesday, April 30, iggy’s Italian restaurant in Nashville's Wedgewood-Houston area is hosting an Italian Wine Dinner featuring Antonio Benanti of the celebrated Benanti Winery. The event promises an engaging evening of fine dining paired with exclusive Sicilian wines. Here are the key details:
- Location and Time: iggy’s, 609 Merritt Ave, Nashville, TN; from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Menu Highlights: Six-course modern Italian menu designed by Chef Ryan Poli, paired with five wines from Benanti Winery.
- Course 1: Robiola Cheese Toast with fava beans, pea shoot salad, preserved lemon, sourdough; paired with Etna Bianco 2021.
- Course 2: Grilled Octopus Salad with confit potatoes, romesco sauce, frisée; paired with Etna Rosso 2021.
- Course 3: Ricotta Agnolotti with English peas, pickled ramps, lardo; paired with Contrada Cavaliere Etna Bianco 2020.
- Course 4: Spaghetti Puttanesca with country ham, anchovy, capers, olives, oregano; paired with Contrada Calderara Sottana Etna Rosso 2021.
- Course 5: Short Rib Cappelletti with green garlic Hakuri turnips, morel mushrooms, fresh herbs; paired with Nerello Cappuccio Terre Siciliane Rosso 2021.
- Course 6: Dessert (Details to be announced).
- Ticket Information: $145 per person, available through Tock.
- Reservations and More Info: Visit www.iggysnashville.com or follow @iggys_nashville on Instagram.
About the Hosts
iggy’s:
- Founded by brothers Chef Ryan Poli and Matthew Poli.
- Focuses on handcrafted modern Italian cuisine and craft cocktails.
- Known for a dynamic dining experience that blends great food with a well-curated beverage menu.
Benanti Winery:
- Pioneered by Giuseppe Benanti in Sicily, on the slopes of Mount Etna.
- Now managed by his twin sons, Salvino and Antonio, continuing the legacy of producing distinctive volcanic wines.
This dinner is an ideal opportunity for Nashville locals and visitors to experience high-quality Italian cooking paired with unique Sicilian wines right in the heart of the city.
