A Franciacorta Wine Dinner with Cristina Ziliani, VP of Berlucchi

Enjoy an intimate Wine Dinner where you will sit alongside our guest producer to taste their top selection of wines!
About this Event

About this Event: Join us for a special evening with Cristina Ziliani, Vice President of Berlucchi and daughter of Franco Ziliani, the visionary winemaker whose trailblazing work helped launch Franciacorta.

In 1961, Franco Ziliani and Guido Berlucchi shared an ambitious goal: to craft an Italian sparkling wine of the highest quality using the Metodo Classico. Their collaboration produced the first Berlucchi Franciacorta and laid the foundation for one of Italy's most celebrated sparkling wine appellations. More than six decades later, Berlucchi remains one of the defining names in Franciacorta. Its history is inseparable from that of the appellation itself, and its commitment to the land, Metodo Classico craftsmanship, and sustainable winemaking continues to shape its identity today.

During this exclusive event, Cristina will lead a masterclass on the story of Berlucchi and Franciacorta, from the winery's earliest days to where it stands today. As Franco Ziliani's daughter and a leader of Berlucchi, she offers a rare, personal perspective on the people and the vision behind the wines.

Guests will enjoy a four-course, chef-curated dinner paired with a selection of Berlucchi's signature Franciacorta wines:

• Berlucchi '61 Extra Brut
• Berlucchi '61 Rosé
• Berlucchi '61 Nature 2018
• Berlucchi Palazzo Lana 2014

Discover Franciacorta through the wines of the family that helped shape it, and see firsthand how a founding vision born in 1961 continues to inspire Berlucchi today.

At This Dinner You Will:

• Meet Cristina Ziliani, Vice President of Berlucchi
• Hear the pioneering story of Franco Ziliani and the origins of Franciacorta
• Taste a selection of Berlucchi's signature Franciacorta wines
• Enjoy a four-course chef-curated dinner paired with the wines
• Explore the history, traditions, and evolution of one of Italy's iconic Metodo Classico producers

Menu:

Course 1: Barbabietole | Seasonal Beet Salad

Course 2: Tagliolini al Tartufo | Fresh Tagliolini Pasta, Truffle Butter, Fresh Truffles

Course 3: Bistecca | Dry-Aged Ribeye, Seasonal Accompaniments

Course 4: Frutti di Bosco | Wild Berries, Mascarpone Cream

Please Note:

• This event will take place in La Scuola
• This event will take place in an area where photography, audio and video recording is occurring

• One ticket purchase is valid for one guest
• Seating is first-come, first-served in a communal table
• Event duration is approximate and may vary by 10-15 minutes
• Sorry, bambini - this is a 21+ only event. All guests planning to consume alcohol must be able to produce a valid government-issued identification to prove they are 21 or older
• This event contains a prix fixe menu curated by our chef's and beverage experts. Menu items may be subject to slight change based on seasonal availability.
• Please notify us in advance if you have any allergies or dietary restrictions. Because this event contains a fixed menu, substitutions will not be available and we may be limited in our ability to accommodate specific allergies or dietary restrictions.
• For any questions, please contact us at [email protected]

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