Viva Italia! Couples’ Wine Dinner at Carne Mare

The lucky winning bidders of this lot will experience a dinner in Italy from the comforts of Nashville!  And if there are any hosts in the world who know how to supply wine for said dinner and bring the good times, it is Pamela and Anthony Cmelak!

Longtime supporters of Nashville Wine Auction, the Cmelaks have never shied away from generosity, and abundance flows with the bottles, food, and merriment when they are in the host seats. Guests will explore the wines of Italy and join the Cmelak’s for seven courses of expertly paired wine at Carne Mare. From start to finish, the evening will travel through Italy’s finest winegrowing regions and taste from top producers. The world will seem to shine from having too much wine, and that’s amore.

The classy and timeless setting with an unforgettable quality of food makes Carne Mare an Italian cucina unlike any other. With a menu created by award-winning Chef Andrew Carmellini, Carne Mare’s spectrum encompasses everything from lighter, fresh fare to the savory and indulgent. So, the food pairing? Bellissimo!

The wine lineup is an Italian wine lover’s dream. Barolo from Francesco Clerico, Barbaresco from Produttori, Ca’ del Baio, and Gaja, just to name a few. All from highly regarded vintages and vineyards.

Check out this incredible line up:

Reception

• Masottina Collection 96 Brut Conegliano-Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG
• Bellavista Rosé Millesimato Franciacorta DOCG 2018

First Course

• Cantine San Marzano ‘Edda’ Bianco Salento IGP 2021
• Foradori Fontanasanta Manzoni Bianco Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGT 2020
• Petrolo ‘Boggina B’ Trebbiano Toscana IGT 2019

Second Course

• Castello dei Rampolla Sammarco Toscana IGT 2016
• Petrolo Galatrona Valdarno di Sopra 2019
• Castello di Volpaia Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG 2016

Third Course

• Ca’ del Baio Asili Barbaresco DOCG 2010
• San Filippo Le Lucere Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2016
• Tenute del Cerro ‘La Poderina’ Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2006
• Poggio il Castellare Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2004

Fourth Course

• Gaja Barbaresco DOCG 2014
• Produttori del Barbaresco ‘Pajè’ Barbaresco Riserva DOCG 2013
• Francesco Clerico Vigna Colonello Barolo DOCG 1997
• Giovanni Manzone Le Gramolere Barolo DOCG 2001
• Renato Ratti Marcenasco Barolo DOCG 2005

Fifth Course

• Tenuta Santa Maria di Gaetano Bertani Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva DOCG 2015
• Tenuta Sette Ponti Oreno Toscana IGT 2003
• Fontodi Flaccianello della Pieve Colli della Toscana Centrale IGT 2018
• Zenato Sergio Zenato Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva DOCG 2016

Dessert

• Feudi del Pisciotto ‘Gianfranco Ferré’ Passito Terre Siciliane 2015
• Donnafugata Ben Ryé Passito di Pantelleria 2020

Event Details

• Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 5:50 pm
• At Carne Mare
• Each couple will get 2 dinners and 1 pour of each wine to share

This dinner is SOLD OUT.  It was sold at l’Eté du Vin 2024

Donated by Pamela & Anthony Cmelak, Carne Mare