Bar Boulud Hosts Gaja Wine Dinner on Saturday

If you always envisioned enjoying fine wine from Italy’s northwest Piedmont region without having to travel too far from Boston, you’re in luck.

On Saturday night, Bar Boulud at the Mandarin Oriental is hosting an exclusive tasting experience with guest Giovanni Gaja whose family history of wine making dates back to 1859. The fifth-generation wine-making family is best known for their wine’s structure, finesse and flavor depth.

Photo Credit: Gaja Wine Dinner

Sommelier David Bérubé will join special guest Giovanni Gaja for the five-course dining experience.

Here’s a sneak peek at Bar Boulud’s Gaja Wine Dinner menu:

Amuse-Bouche

Gaja, Ca’Marcanda, Vistamare, Tuscany, 2016

Raviolo al Uovo

celery and parmesan crema, black truffle
Gaja, Ca’Marcanda, Promis, Bolgheri, 2015

Herb Crusted Atlantic Halibut

grilled peppers, farro, preserved citrus spiced jus
Gaja, Ca’Marcanda, Magari, Bolgheri, 2015

Black Angus Beef Duo

roasted tenderloin, braised short rib, balsamic glazed radicchio, hen-of-the-woods mushrooms, bone marrow sauce
Gaja, Barolo, Dagromis, Piedmont, 2013 
Gaja, Barbaresco, Piedmont, 2014

Piemonte Cheese Selection

bra duro, formaggetta de cabra

Photo Credit: Bar Boulud

Bar Boulud is located at 776 Boylston Street in Boston. Tickets to the dinner are $175 with wine pairings (inclusive of tax and gratuity). The dinner starts at 7 p.m.