Undici’s Accademia del Vino Wine Lecture Series is one of the best NJ wine tasting events of the spring, so why not join in on the fun. With only two lectures scheduled for March, now is a great time to reserve your seats for a fantastic evening.

The Accademia del Vino Wine Lecture Series continues through 2011 with events throughout the spring, including “Our Favorite Chianti’s with Vic and Verdoni” on March 7^th and “The Wines of the South: Puglia, Calabria, Basilicata, & Sicily with Vic and Verdoni” on March 28^th. Each event begins at 6:30 and includes the seminar, dinner, and wine tasting, all for only $65.00 per person.

Past Lecture Series events have been a huge success with everyone enjoying an elegant evening of wining and dining, and this month’s upcoming events look to be equally delightful and delicious.

In addition to the two March Lecture Series dates, Undici’s has scheduled a couple more Accademia del Vino Wine Lecture Series events for April 18^th and May 2^nd. For complete details about these premier NJ wine tasting events contact Undici’s restaurant.

The Undici restaurant is also excited to announce that Elisa Scavino will be on hand for a meet and greet on March 31^st. No reservations are required as the event is complimentary. Make sure to become a fan of the Undici Taverna Rustica restaurant on Facebook to receive all of the inside scoop.

NJ Wine Tasting Events Near You

In addition to hosting premier NJ wine tasting events, Undici’s also offers amazing Italian cuisine. Undici’s only uses the freshest ingredients available and each dish is prepared with care. All pasta, including gnocchi and ravioli are homemade daily using only Caputo Italian flour. Their wood fire oven produces some of the best pizza around and their wine room is home to the largest and finest collection of Italian wines in the state. Every dish is an inspired celebration of both an Italian region and the current season.

Undici’s creates a dining experience like no other. The restaurant, which is a Tuscan farmhouse replica complete with ancient stone, wood, tile, and plaster provides a taste of the Tuscan countryside a little closer to home. This one-of-a-kind restaurant provides a rustic and charming atmosphere perfect for any occasion. The Undici Taverna Rustica restaurant is located at 11 West River Road in Rumson NJ.

To reserve your seat for one of the upcoming NJ wine tasting events call 732-842-3880 today.

This Thursday, February 17th from 5:30 – 7:30pm, we invite you for a complimentary tasting of wines from Giovanni Folonari with the master himself, Giovanni Folonari.

Giovanni Folonari will be signing bottles and talking wine during this exclusive tasting at Undici. Special pricing on these wines will be available during the tasting.

Italian cheeses and salume will be served. No reservations necessary!

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Campo al Mare Rosso Bolgheri 2006

60% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot.

Made with grapes from Campo al Mare Estate of our property located in the area of Bolgheri near the sea side.
A true Super Tuscan, the wine shows red fruit, and licorice on the nose with rich flavors and a velvet texture on the palate.

Bottle – $29
Case – $330 (12-Pack)

Nozzole Chianti Classico Riserva 2006

100% Sangiovese

Located in the heart of the Chianti Classico region, the family-run Nozzole estate dates back to the 1200s. The Nozzole Riserva uses only the finest Sangiovese grapes selected from Nozzole’s 200 acres of vineyards in the Chianti Classico zone between Florence and Siena. Villa Nozzole Chianti Classico is made from dedicated, select lots of Tenuta di Nozzole estate grapes

Ripe, crushed red cherry aromas and flavors with an earthy
note are balanced by pleasant acidity and round tannins.

Bottle -  $25
Case -  $286 (12-Pack)

Nozzole Le Bruniche Chardonnay 2009

100% Chardonnay

The Chardonnay vines for Le Bruniche are planted on one of the estate’s highest hillsides at 900 feet above sea level.  The site’s excellent exposure as well as the limestone and marl soil help maintain optimum thermal ground temperature.

Hay yellow with verdant hues, citrus and exotic fruit on the nose, with notes of apple and banana on then palate.  The use of stainless steel vats during vinification (no oak) allows the Chardonnay to shine through.

Bottle – $12
Case – $135 (12-Pack)

Santa Martina Rosso Toscana

Sangiovese, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah

Grapes are cultivated in the Chianti and Maremma regionsaccording to the soil type that best suits the respective variety.  Chianti Classico provides soils with higher clay content well-suited to the Sangiovese grapes, while Maremma’s unique climate and sandy soils are optimal for the Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah grapes.
Intense ruby red color with hints of violet. Aromas of wild berries with a thick, full-bodied taste, a spicy finish and ripe, rounded tannins.

Bottle – $11
Case – $125 (12-Pack)

TorCalvano Vino Nobile di Montepulciano

90% Sangiovese, 10% other varieties depending on the vintage

High vine density and October harvests ensure mature grapes with balanced sugar and acidity. Contact with skins and extended temperature-controlled maceration give the Sangiovese a rich color. The wine is aged in small new oak barrels for 20 months and spends at least 6 months in bottle before release.

Intense ruby red in color with hints of granite, violet and cherry on the nose, balanced in the mouth with a sustained finish.

Bottle - $23
Case – $255 (12-Pack)

On February 14th, please enjoy these special Valentine’s Day menu items in addition to our regular menu.

San Valentino

Primi

Zuppa di Gamberi

A “classic creamy shrimp soup”

with sherry wine and mascarpone

$10

Vongole e Cozze Miste

Cockle clams, Manila clams, littleneck clams,

black shell mussels, garlic, olive oil and Italian parsley

$15

Secondi

Ravioli

House made ravioli filled with sheeps milk ricotta, mascarpone and

fresh mozzarella with a sauce of fresh tomato and crispy basil

$28

Salmone

Grilled “Loc Duarte” salmon filet, celery root and Yukon potato puree,

roasted winter mushrooms and imported saba

$33

Costata Agro Dolce

14 ounce Berkshire center cut pork chop with hot and sweet peppers,

roasted garlic, extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar and fingerling potato

$36

Aragosta alla Diavola

Two pound fresh Maine lobster, pan sautéed with pomodoro fresco,

hot pepper flakes, garlic, extra virgin olive oil served with house made chitarra pasta

$52

Costoletta di Vitello

16 ounce Frenched center cut veal chop, served with

sauté Swiss chard and cannellini beans, and potato croquette

$52

Bistecca

18 oz 21 day dry prime aged sirloin with coastal sea salt and

extra virgin olive oil with sauté spinach and spaghetti pomodoro

$52