From the sunny isle of Sicily: A flavourful Italian wine and dinner experience

Enjoy an elegant, multi-course Italian dining experience paired with fresh, flavourful wines by Wines of Sicilia DOC on June 27 at Zitto Zitto Taverna. Raised in Sicily’s unique climate and terroir, these modern wines make every sip distinctive and delicious.

MENU

Assorted Crostini
Nduja, Stracciatella, roasted pepper

Ricotta, prosciutto, housemade fig jam

Robiola, fresh herbs, strawberry, balsamic glaze

Primo (Appetizer)
Polpo alla griglia
Grilled octopus served with saffron potato

Burrata e prosciutto
Italian cream filled mozzarella with Parma prosciutto
and heirloom cherry tomatoes

Carpaccio di Cervo
Black peppercorn encrusted Quebec venison tenderloin
with wild berries, lemon and evoo

Polenta ai funghi
Grilled polenta served with a wild mushroom
parmigiano and truffle sauce

Secondo
Linguine Bronte
Pistacchio pesto, cherry tomato and orange zest

Calamarata al Nero
Calamari in sauce of garlic, white wine and black squid ink

Pranzo (Choice of Main)
Risotto
Prosecco, asparagus, lime, crispy leeks and Shrimp

Grigliata di Pesce
Grilled whole branzino with spicy rapini

Costoletta di Vitello
Grilled 16 oz milk-fed veal chop with a green peppercorn sauce
and rosemary roasted potatoes

Dolci
Sicilian pistachio cannoli

Discover your new favourite wine, learn about Sicilian wine making and the sustainable practices of Wines of Sicilia DOC, and gain a deeper understanding of Sicilian wines’ fresh, easy-to-drink styles.

Guided by the Ambasciatori del Vino, sample six inspired, flavourful wines from the Wines of Sicilia DOC portfolio:

Gloria Grillo Organic DOC, a dry, youthful and aromatic wine with hints of citrus and tropical fruits like pineapple, lychee and peach
Doppio Passo Grillo Sicilia DOC, a fresh, balanced vino with aromas of juicy stone fruits like apricot and peach and sun-ripened citrus notes
Villa Puccini Grillo Sicilia DOC, with golden hues, a tropical fruit flavour with pineapple overtones and notes of white flowers and honey
Cusumano Nero d'Avola, Sicilia DOC, a dry, medium-bodied wine with aromas of coffee and spices, and cherry and plum flavours
Planeta Santa Cecilia Noto 2018, with depths of plum and sage, mixed with notes of brown spice and a lifting hint of camphor
Firriato Chiaramonte Nero d’Avola 2019, with fragrant aromas of plum and blackberry, black cherry and bilberry, and hints of cloves, black pepper and dark chocolate

Don’t miss the exclusive Sicilian tasting and dining experience of the year.

EVENT DETAILS

Date: Tuesday, June 27, 2023
Time: 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Where: Zitto Zitto Taverna, 593 College St, Toronto, ON M6G 1B2
What: Wines of Sicilia DOC tasting and multi-course Italian dinner experience
Cost: $125 per person (plus HST and 20% gratuity)

Tickets are extremely limited. First come first served.

About your safety

In alignment with recommendations by the Province, we’ll be imposing stringent sanitation and safety measures. We kindly ask you to abide by the following protocols when dining with us:

1) Sanitize your hands upon entry to the venue
2) Sanitize your hands when using the washroom

If you have any questions about this experience, please email [email protected].

We accept refunds up to 48 hours in advance of the event.

This is a 19+ event. Please have ID present on-site.
Please drink responsibly.

An exquisite Italian wine tasting and dining experience at Zitto Zitto