Prosecco!!! Il Ciliegio Winery

It wasn't the wine, it was the winery.

When I'm having brunch, my heart and mind are relaxed and inviting. Such was the setting at our wine dinner.

After a short introduction (in Italian - and not really tranlated, but fun to watch the 78 ish owner interact with our guide Gabriello, laughing and obviously glad to have us as his guests) we were invited to a prosecco. Sparkling wine just makes me happy.

Dinner was simple and fresh and 100% Italian. Each item accompanied with wine and an explanation from our wonderful host, Mirco.

A light charcuterie with meat, cheese, polenta brochetta, and onion jam served. Rigatoni with meat sauce. Hanger steak with roasted potatoes. Biscotti with dessert wine.

It wasn't the menu, it was the festivity. It wasn't the location, it was the setting. It wasn't the sunset, it was the silhouettes that led us up the hill in the vineyard.

We loved our wine dinner. My Lovely ordered up simply perfect weather, and our evening sparkled.Read more