Valentine’s Day 
Italian Wine Dinner

Valentine’s Italian wine dinner featuring a Prosecco welcome, five Tuscan-inspired courses, and expertly paired Italian wines

— Saturday, February 14, 2026 —

Presentation & Discussion:

 Mario Citriniti, Vias Imports Ltd. 

Please call our office with  questions: 716-683-7990 x 2

Saturday, February 14, 2025  |   6:00 p.m.

Salvatore’s Hospitality

— $119.95 Per Guest — 

6:00 p.m. Welcome Reception

Enjoy a welcome Prosecco pour and a Tuscan antipasto display upon arrival before seating.

First Course

Apertivo

Tuscan Charcuterie Display

Imported Italian cured meats, aged pecorino and Parmigiano-Reggiano, marinated olives, roasted red peppers, artichokes, grilled focaccia, fig jam, and extra-virgin olive oil.

Pairing

Brancher  | Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore | Millesimato DOCG • Veneto 

Tasting Notes:
This Prosecco Superiore opens with a floral bouquet of wisteria and acacia, followed by crisp notes of green apple and white peach. On the palate, an elegant effervescence balances subtle sweetness with racy acidity, culminating in a clean, saline finish.

Second Course

Appetizer

Burrata with Black Truffles
Creamy burrata, shaved black truffles, basil oil, aged balsamic, and grilled crostini.

Pairing

Broglia | La Meirana | Piedmont • Gavi di Gavi DOCG

Tasting Notes:
A crisp, fresh profile featuring citrus, green apple, almond, and mineral notes, balanced by bright acidity with a hint of salinity.

 

Third Course

Entrée

Pan-Seared Butterfish 
Citrus beurre blanc, toasted almond gremolata, roasted broccolini, and saffron risotto.

Pairing

Poderi Luigi Einaudi  | Nebbiolo | Langhe Nebbiolo DO

Tasting Notes:
An elegant red with persistent aromas of wild strawberry, rose petals, and baking spices. Vibrant and polished, it offers layers of tart cherry and raspberry balanced by firm, fine-grained tannins and a clean, mineral finish.

Fourth Course

Entrée

6 oz Wagyu Filet Mignon
Grilled wagyu filet, red wine reduction, scalloped potatoes, and glazed spiced carrots.

Pairing

Campo Alle Comete | Stupore | Tuscany • Bolgheri

Tasting Notes:
Opening with intense aromas of dark plum and black cherry, underscored by notes of cocoa, tobacco, and balsamic eucalyptus. The palate is full-bodied and silky, balancing ripe fruit with refreshing salty minerality and polished tannins, concluding with a long, spicy finish.

Fifth Course

Dessert

Classic Tiramisu

Espresso-soaked ladyfingers, mascarpone cream, cocoa dust.

 

Pairing

Marenco | Pineto | Brachetto d’Acqui DOCG

Tasting Notes:
Opens with a seductive bouquet of fresh rose petals and wild strawberries. The palate is delicately sweet and effervescent, balancing flavors of ripe raspberry and candied cherry with refreshing, zesty acidity. 

The fine print

Assigned seating. Limited availability based on party size.
Gratuity is not applicable but always appreciated.
Any gratuity will go directly to the service team.
Please note, late arrivals will be served the course being served and all remaining courses.
Call our office at 683-7990 x 2, Monday-Saturday from 9am-5pm with questions.