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VIP Wine Dinner with Italo Cescon, a star of Italian Winemaking

24

Apr 2025

VIP Wine Dinner with Italo Cescon, a star of Italian Winemaking

7 excellent selections from northeastern Italy, paired with 4 food courses at Rafele Ristorante

24

Apr 2025

Welcome Aperitivo 24 Apr, 6:30 - 7:00 pm
Wine Dinner 24 Apr, 7:00 - 9:00 pm

VIP Wine Dinner with Italo Cescon, a star of Italian Winemaking

7 excellent selections from northeastern Italy, paired with 4 food courses at Rafele Ristorante

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Type Local Tasting

Location Rafele Ristorante
29 A 7th Ave South
New York, NY 10014

Tags fine dining / food and wine / food pairing / italian wine / italy / Veneto / wine pairing

Schedule

24

Apr 2025

Welcome Aperitivo 24 Apr, 6:30 - 7:00 pm
Wine Dinner 24 Apr, 7:00 - 9:00 pm

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Overview

Join Crush Wine Experiences for an unforgettable VIP wine dinner at Rafele, one of NYC’s most beloved Italian restaurants. This exclusive evening will spotlight seven exceptional wines from Italo Cescon—one of the Veneto region’s most respected producers—paired with a four-course meal crafted by Rafele’s renowned chefs. From the crisp elegance of Pinot Grigio and Chardonnay to the bold depth of Ripasso and Amarone, each wine reflects the artistry and tradition of northeastern Italy. Experience the rare Raboso del Piave and the refined complexity of Manzoni Bianco in a setting that blends fine dining with true Italian hospitality. These wines offer remarkable value, rivaling bottles at twice the price. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind celebration of food, wine, and la dolce vita! This event is 21+ and limited tickets are available. Learn more about Italp Cescon here

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Speaker: Pietro Romani

Pietro Romani runs a premier New York City-based wine firm specializing in the import and distribution of select fine wines, primarily from Italy.
Born and raised in the Veneto region of Italy, which is also the home of Italo Cescon, Pietro has extensive expertise in wine importing and distribution
Over the years, he has developed an uncanny knack to identify hidden gems and hard-to-find selections that please the palette and at the same time are great values. He can find that $25 bottle that drinks like a $75 bottle.

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Rafele Ristorante

In the historic West Village of New York City, Rafele delivers authentic Neapolitan flavors to the Big Apple. 12 years ago, Raffaele Ronca and Romeo Palmisano, a longtime friend and fellow native of Naples, began discussing the possibility of one day opening their own restaurant. Their idea was one that would avoid the clichés of traditional Italian cuisine and instead feature exquisite delicacies inspired by their beloved Naples.

Working together with a unified vision they planned every detail, from the eclectic menu of regional Neapolitan favorites and fresh daily made pastas, to various meat dishes, fresh delights from the sea and a renowned wine list.

The result of their hard work was realized in the summer of 2012 with the opening of their debut restaurant, Rafele.

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