Undici Taverna Rustica recently hosted a one-time-only meet and greet, wine tasting and bottle signing with famed wine producer of Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia, Sebastiano Rosa.

This event is only the most recent New Jersey wine tasting held at Undici Taverna Rustica.

The evening featured a special tasting and pricing of several wines including the Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia 2006, which scored an 97 points in Robert Parker’s Wine Spectator.

The featured wine of the evening was the Tenuta San Guido Le Difese 2007.

Tenuta San Guido “Le Difese” is exclusive to Victor Rallo’s restaurants and cannot be found anywhere else in New Jersey.

Guests of the event enjoyed hors d’ouvres and sampled Le Difese and the other vintages while mingling with Sebastiano, who gladly shared his first-hand wisdom about wine making.

Anthony Verdoni, “The Professor,” a guest at the event, shared his own thoughts on Le Difese.

Verdoni makes several astute points about Le Difese. He noted that Le Difese is an incredible value because the wine is made with the same barrels and by the same wine makers, as the Sassicaia, but it is available at a fraction of the cost. For its taste and for its value, Anthony whole-heartedly recommends Le Difese.

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On Sunday May 2nd from 5-7pm

Undici proudly welcomes

Dottore Sebastiano Rosa

of the Legendary

Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia

for an unbelievable, one time only

meet and greet event.

This complimentary meet and greet event will feature a special tasting and special pricing of:

Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia 2006
The famous first Super Tuscan wine that scored an amazing 97 points in Robert Parker’s Wine Spectator.

“The One That Started It All…You’ve heard it before, Sassicaia is the most collectible Italian wine to come out of the Boot. The now historic wine is single-handedly responsible for launching the Super Tuscan movement and remains one of the most sought-after wines in the world.” -Italian Wine Merchants

Because of our relationship with the producer, signed bottles of Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia 2006 will be available for the incredible price of just $180

Tenuta San Guido Guidalberto 2007
Specially priced signed bottles available for just $50

**Tenuta San Guido “Le Difese” Toscana IGT2006
Specially priced bottles available for $25, 6-pack available for $150

**Tenuta San Guido “Le Difese” is EXCLUSIVE to our restaurants and cannot be found anywhere else in New Jersey!

Wine enthusiasts from the Monmouth County NJ area were treated to very special wine tasting and lecture events when prominent wine makers Luca Speri, Dario Pieropan and Andrea Sottimano made a special appearance at Undici’s ‘meet and greet’ wine tasting events.

The meet and greet wine tasting events at Undici are complimentary and the April events featured tastings of two outstanding wines from each producer, as well as the opportunity to purchase these wines in bottles that have been signed by the producer.  In a dimly lit setting in front of Undici’s cozy fireplace, guests of the meet and greet events were also treated to intimate conversations with the three famed wine makers on 2 separate occasions in April. 

Victor Rallo with Italian winemaker Dario Pieropan

The Accademia del Vino classes, also offered at Undici, offer guests a comprehensive wine tasting experience where they can taste outstanding wine, learn about the culture from which it is derived, and taste authentic Italian cuisine.  Guests are immersed in the background of each wine, understanding more about the region of Italy/winery that they were produced in.  An authentic Italian entrée which is specifically paired to compliment each wine is served while the wine is being tasted.  The classes, which cost $39.00 plus tax and 10% gratuity, are offered throughout the year.  

Learn more about Undici’s Accademia del Vino classes.

Undici has long been hailed for their intriguing and impeccable menu of Italian wine.  Most recently, the famed Italian restaurant announced that they had been selected to receive the Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence.  Only 15 restaurants in NJ received this special ‘2 glass’ rated award.  In order to qualify, restaurants must have a minimum of 400 labels as well as regional coverage of Italian wines and regions.

View our entire Italian wine menu.