Italian Roots, Southern Traditions: A Wine Dinner Experience

Italian Roots, Southern Traditions: A Wine Dinner Experience

Join us for an unforgettable evening where old-world Italian traditions meet the bold flavors of the Lowcountry. We're thrilled to welcome back Chef Antonio Albano of AMA Private Dining for an exclusive multi-course dinner, thoughtfully crafted to celebrate the marriage of Southern ingredients and authentic Italian culinary techniques.

Each course will be expertly paired with hand-selected wines curated by Bluffton’s newest gem, The Juice Box, elevating your experience with every sip.

Passed Small Bite: Carolina Gold Arancino

Black garlic aioli, fermented Calabrian chilli crisp,Parmigiano Reggiano

Wine pairing: Cruse Wine Co. "Tradition" sparkling. NV California (Chardonnay/Pinot noir)

First Seated Course: Local Cobia Crudo

Serrano, yuzu kosho / ponzu vinaigrette, compressed cucumber, Sicilian olive oil, fried capers

Wine pairing: 1st course:Amevive Albariño 2024. Santa Barbara Co. California

Second Course: Handmade Mafaldine

Charred summer scallion pesto, lemon, crispy pistachio, and stracciatella

Wine pairing: 2nd Course:Poderi Cellario "Acacia" 2024 (timorasso/rossese bianco) Piedmont, Italy

Main Course: Wood-Fired Heritage Porchetta

Smoked tomato agrodolce, roasted fig mostarda, ember-roasted onions, fennel pollen

-- Veg Alt: Grilled Trumpet Mushrooms w/ saba glaze & charred polenta

Wine pairing: Main course:Ghëddo Langhe Nebbiolo 2022. Piedmont, Italy

Dessert: Olive Oil Corn Cake

Toasted cornbread gelato, blueberry-lavender jam, lemon zest, olive oil powder

Wine pairing: Icaro "Bellissimo" skin contact 2023. (Bellone) Lazio, Italy.

ALSO! Live music featuring vocals by Karley Rene. Grab your friends and join us for an incredible evening. Make a night of it and stay in one of our luxury suites, with breakfast included the next morning.

Host or Publisher May River Manor