Italian Takeover Wine Dinner

It's an Italian takeover at Ruckers Hill.

On Wednesday 2 September, we're heading to Lake Garda and Verona for the night. Samantha Parolotto joins us from Cantina Colli Morenici — founded in 1959 and now one of northern Italy's largest and most admired wineries — to pour us through a stunning line-up alongside a comforting Italian feast from the kitchen.

Eight wines. Five courses. One Italian night to remember.

Tickets $160 per person, inclusive of all food and wine. Places are limited.

Samantha Parolotto of Cantina Colli Morenici

Event Details:

• Date: Wednesday 2 September 2026

• Time: 6:30pm

• Price: This is a ticketed event. $160 pp (includes all five courses and wine pairings)

• Venue: Ruckers Hill

Limited seats available for this exclusive evening. Wine retail will be available on the night.

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Menu & Wines

Entrée (to Share)
Arancini, mushroom, smoked bocconcini, gremolata
— NV Frizzante

Second Course
Vitello tonnato, tuna mayonnaise, capers
— 2025 Fasina Pinot Grigio + 2025 Custoza

Third Course
Pappardelle, pork and fennel ragù, olives, cavolo nero
— 2023 Bardolino + 2023 Valpolicella

Fourth Course
Slow-cooked duck leg, polenta, cipolline onions, red wine jus
— 2023 Ripasso + 2020 Amarone

Dessert
Coconut vanilla panna cotta, caramelised orange
— 2020 Tribulà Le Riserve Passito