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BABA Wine Series “Wines of Italy” Tuscan Dinner and Wine Pairing at iRicchi
October 13, 2022 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Join the BABA Program Committee for a wine dinner at the premier award winning DC restaurant i Ricchi. Organized by Chris Parker, Co-Chair of the BABA Innovation and Entrepreneurial Group and originator of the Wine Education Series for BABA, the evening will feature Tuscan style food paired with wines from Italy, and wines from Barboursville Vineyards, a Virginia winery owned by the Zonin family*
With Special Guest Speakers
Luca Paschina, Winemaker and General Manager, Barboursville Vineyards**
Christianne Ricchi,Owner and Executive Chef, iRicchi***
*The Zonin Family have been vintners since 1821 and today control the largest private vine growing and winemaking company in Italy. The Zonin family bought land and first planted Italian grape varieties in Virginia over 40 years ago.
**Luca Paschina of Piemonte, Italy is Barboursville’s resident winemaker and general manager. He holds the most diverse and extensive record of honors including the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic. The Order of Merit is the highest distinction in occupations “that reflect honor on Italy and its people, in cultural pursuits, the economy, public service, the military, philanthropy or humanitarian activities.”
*** “During my time in Tuscany I was inspired by the role of food in Italian culture. Food is a lifestyle in Tuscany; people know where their food comes from and how to prepare it. They seek comfort and quality in their food. I wanted to share that real food experience with Washington, D.C.” – Christianne Ricchi
