DUPONT: The Riggsby is Hosting a 5-Course Wine Dinner with Marchesi di Barolo Wines - Thursday, September 24th

The Riggsby will host a five-course wine dinner in partnership with 200-year old Langhe vineyard, Marchesi di Barolo on Thursday, September 24th at 6:30 p.m.

General Manager and sommelier Daniel Lobenz has selected the wine pairings, which range in vintage from 2010 to 2014. The exciting lineup features some 2010 Barolos, one of the best-acclaimed vintages since 1990. Chef Philippe Reininger has created a special menu highlighting seasonal ingredients like chanterelles, parsnips and figs. The lineup includes:

FLUKE CRUDO

with crispy rice & citrus

Gavi, Marchesi di Barolo, 2014

BEEF CARPACCIO

with shaved mushrooms, frico chips, lemon & arugula

Barbera D’Alba, Ruvei, Marchesi di Barolo, 2013

ROASTED DUCK BREAST

with carrots, fennel & chanterelle vinaigrette

Barbaresco, Marchesi di Barolo, 2011

BAROLO BRAISED SHORT RIB

with glazed cipollini & parsnip

Barolo, Marchesi di Barolo, 2010

Barolo Cannubi, Marchesi di Barolo, 2010

ROASTED BLACK MISSION FIG TART

with almond custard & honey sweetened whipped cream

Moscato D’Asti, Marchesi di Barolo, 2013

The dinner is priced at $150 excluding tax and gratuity. Seating is limited and reservations can be made by emailing info@theriggsby.com or calling 202.787.1500.