Join Francesca’s by the River for a special wine dinner on October 4. Enjoy a five-course Italian menu paired with wines from Santa Julia and Familia Zuccardi Wineries. The menu includes: - Fagottini allo "Speck": pastry filled with speck, mascarpone, and fontina cheeses, served with calabrian chili aioli -- Paired with NV Santa Julia Organic Blanc de Blanc - Insalata di Pomodori con Formaggio Caprino: organic nichols farm heirloom tomato served with crispy goat cheese, green tomato jam, and microgreens -- Paired with 2017 Zuccardi Serie a Torrontes - Lasagnette al Ragu D'Anatra: homemade lasagna with shredded duck, mozzarella, and provolone cheese, served over duck and tomato broth, topped with crispy oyster mushrooms and fresh herbs -- Paired with 2013 Zuccardi "Q" Tempranillo - Costata di Manzo con Patate e Cipolline e "Salsa Verde": petite 4oz. new york strip steak served with cipolline onions, fingerling potatoes, and salsa verde -- Paired with 2015 Zuccardi "Tito" Malbec Blend - Crema alla Vaniglia con Albicocche: vanilla pot de creme with summer apricots -- Paired with 2016 Santa Julia Tardio Late Harvest Torrontes