ENOTECA100 :: Festa delle Feste

Donato Enoteca's Most Celebrated Grand Italian Wine & Food Tasting Celebration

Saturday, December 7th | 12-4pm

Enjoy an exclusive tasting of 100+ Italy's finest wines paired with Donato's spectacular food!

Taste and purchase from an extensive selection of Italian wines, presented by our expert wine providers. There will also be gift baskets and Italian holiday food items. Get your tickets for this food & wine extravaganza early; we sell out every year. It's an unforgettable experience that you won't want to miss!

Wine Club and Supper Club members, please contact us for additional benefits.

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See the photo gallery of the last edition - SUPER ENOTECA100

Marchesi Antinori Tignanello 50th Year Anniversary Celebration

SAVE THE DATE

Tuesday, November 19th

Join us for a special celebration as Tignanello, one of Italy’s most iconic wines, marks the 50th anniversary of its first release. Throughout their 26 generations, the Antinori family has made bold, innovative decisions while maintaining a deep respect for tradition and the environment. Come celebrate with us as we honor the legacy and excellence of Marchesi Antinori, featuring a selection of their finest wines.

Cost: $195 per person - Not including tax and gratuity (no cancellation after 48 hours prior to the event)

Standing Reception: 6:30pm | Sit Down Dinner: 7:00pm (Communal Kitchen Table)

Azienda Agricola Caprili Wine Dinner

Thursday, November 7th

Caprili is a renowned Brunello estate located in the southwestern sector of the Montalcino appellation, near the hamlet of Tavernelle. Established in 1965, Caprili was formed after splitting off from the famous Pieve Santa Restituta estate. The estate is in a prime location, bordering Pieve Santa Restituta and adjacent to the legendary Soldera vineyards.
Given its exceptional location, it's no surprise that Caprili consistently produces some of the finest Brunello in Montalcino, vintage after vintage.

Antica Casa Vinicola Scarpa Wine Dinner

Wednesday, October 16th

For more than half a century, Scarpa has been a leading producer and advocate of Piedmont’s native grape varieties. Founded in 1854 by Venetian migrant Antonio Scarpa, the winery is renowned for its single-vineyard Barbera d’Asti, as well as its top Barolo and Barbaresco from some of the most prestigious crus, including Roncaglie in La Morra, Monvigliero in Verduno, and Canova in Neive.

Cost: $127 per person - Not including tax and gratuity
(no cancellation after 48 hours prior to the event)

Standing Reception: 6:30pm | Sit Down Dinner: 7:00pm (Communal KitchenTable)

Experience Friuli

Thursday, September 26th | 6:30 pm

Experience Friuli: A Special EVENT with Chef Stefano Buttazzoni

Join us on Thursday, September 26th, for an unforgettable evening celebrating the rich heritage and culinary traditions of Friuli Venezia Giulia. In collaboration with Fogolâr Furlan Nord California and Friuli Italian Wines, and proudly sponsored by Nonino, we invite you to immerse yourself in the unique flavors and customs that have been passed down through generations.

We are also honored to feature special guest artist Sara Delli Zotti from Ceramiche Lazzara in Paluzza (UD).

Super ENOTECA100 :: Barolo, Brunello, Amarone and a lot more…

Saturday, September 14th - 2024 | 12:30 - 4pm

Let's celebrate together the return of our most popular Grand Wine & Food tasting at DONATO Enoteca!
Barolo, Brunello, Amarone, Bubbles and a few more surprises will be in store for all our ENOTECA100 friends.

Join us for this exclusive tasting of Italy's top wines and Donato's food extravaganza.
It will be a memorable experience, get your tickets early as every year we sell out.

Donato Wine Club members will have early VIP access and additional discounts.
Join our Wine Club here to enjoy all the benefits and discounts.

Some images of past editions by our photographer Nadia Andreini: ENOTECA100 Photo Gallery

Giro Pizza - Every Sunday

GIRO PIZZA

A NEW ENDLESS PIZZA EXPERIENCE AT DONATO ENOTECA

Every Sunday from 4 PM to closing, starting on August 4th

Enjoy an unlimited selection of our pizza crust and toppings with meat or vegetarian options

$30 per person inclusive of salad and sweets, two person minimum

Reservations are recommended
Book your spot by call (650) 701-1000

15th Anniversary Celebration!!

15th Anniversary Celebration!!

Thursday, June 20th

Donato has created a one-of-a-kind anniversary menu with specialities from his hometown of Bergamo.

We're thrilled to have Donato's mom and sister, traveling from Italy, to celebrate with us. Come say ciao! 🥂

MENU HERE

Make your reservation now to secure your spot for this unforgettable celebration! Call us at (650) 701-1000

Father's Day - Festa del Papà

Buona festa del papà

Sunday, Jun 16th

Celebrate Father's Day at Donato Enoteca.
Relax and enjoy our menu with Fathers and families.

Menu Here

Wine Dinner with Cantina Quartomoro

Wine Dinner with Cantina Quartomoro di Sardegna and Alberto Cella

Wednesday, May 29th

If you haven't heard of Quartomoro before, then you owe it to yourself to try their amazing Sardininan wines. The winery is located in Arborea in the Oristano province on the west coast facing the Mediterranean and the Balearic Islands. Led by owner Piero Cella, Piero has been long time right arm of Giacomo Tachis, most likely top 5 hall of fame oenologist in Italy. Just think of Tignanello, Solaia and Sassicaia, and you’ll find Piero’s footprint in these famed, limited and cult bottles. Today, Piero crafts beautiful wines from local grape varieties of Sardinia such as Vermentino, Vernaccia, Cannonau and Bovale.

Joining us for this fabulous dinner, we welcome Piero's son Alberto Cella who will transport us to Sardinia, and together we will taste several memorable bottles including a marvelous sparkling Vermentino, old vine Cannonau and a 100-year-old vine Bovale among others.

Cost: $125 per person - Not including tax and gratuity
(no cancellation after 48 hours prior to the event due to limited seating)

Standing Reception: 6:30pm | Sit Down Dinner: 7:00pm (Communal Table)
Book your spot by call (650) 701-1000 and ask for the "Cantina Quartomoro Wine Dinner"

RESERVE

Celebrate Mother's Day with Us!

FESTA DELA MAMMA

Sunday, May 12th

Make mom feel special!!!
Share a delicious Italian meal at Donato Enoteca.

Four Course - $75

INSALATA DI TONNO PEPE E ERBE

Herb and black Sarawak pepper crusted ahi tuna, sweet Coachella white corn

orange cherry tomatoes & pickled organic ramps

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TORTELLI DI CAPESANTE E PESTO DI BASILICO DOLCE

House made ravioli of fresh scallops

sweet basil & ligurian olive oil pesto sauce

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SOGLIOLA ALLE OLIVE E FREGOLA

Local petrale sole filet with gaeta olives Iacopi Farm peas puree

fregola sarda e aglio olio

or

COSTOLETTA DI MAIALE AL TARTUFO NERO

Pan roasted pork loin chop, mixed wild mushrooms & pearl potatoes

black truffle & sangiovese sauce

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DOLCE DELLA MAMMA

Surprise mother’s day dessert

All items available a la carte

We'll have our special Mother's Day menu available from all day as well as dinner menu.

Make mom feel special, book now!!!

or call 650-701-1000

La Gerla Wine Dinner

Fattoria La Gerla Wine Dinner

Thursday, May 9th

The La Gerla Estate is considered one of the Best Brunello wineries. Founded in 1976 by the late Sergio Rossi. Mr. Rossi purchased the property in 1975 from Tedina Biondi-Santi, the daughter of Tancredi Biondi-Santi, who had inherited the property after her father’s passing. Today the estate is run by vineyard manager/director Alberto Passeri and winemaker Vittorio Fiore.

Together they make some of the most memorable Brunello we have tasted as of late.

Cost: $155 per person - Not including tax and gratuity
(no cancellation after 48 hours prior to the event due to limited seating)

or call (650) 701-1000

Elio Grasso Wine Dinner

Azienda Agricola Elio Grasso Wine Dinner with brand manager Omar Caruso

Thursday, April 4th

Elio Grasso is one of the star producers in the Barolo village of Monforte. They specialize in just one Cru: Ginestra. Ginestra is one of those great Barolo sites, like Rocche or Brunate, that face southeast, for the most part, ideal for scooping up the cool morning sun. But Ginestra stands apart for its intense concentration of limestone. It is one of only 10 Crus to be designated “Exceptional” in Antonio Galloni’s vineyard rankings. Ginestra is itself divided into several sub-Crus, and Grasso actually releases several different Barolos from each specific site – all of which are quite deep and powerful in their own particular ways.

“Grasso's Barolos sit at a very high level within the hierarchy of Piedmont's top estates.” Antonio Galloni

Cost: $155 per person - Not including tax and gratuity
(no cancellation after 48 hours prior to the event due to limited seating)

Standing Reception: 6:30pm | Sit Down Dinner: 7:00pm (Communal Table)
Book your spot by call (650) 701-1000 and ask for the "Elio Grasso Wine Dinner"

PRANZO DI PASQUA

Celebrate Easter at Donato Enoteca

Sunday, March 31st

Indulge in DONATO Enoteca's special Easter Menu, featuring our chef's latest seasonal creations that you won't want to miss!

Regular Menu Available Too

For reservations call (650) 701-1000 and ask for the "Easter"

Cena con Cantine Monfort and Matteo Burani

March 27th, 2024 

Experience the rich tradition of Cantine Monfort, wine artisans since 1945, where every bottle reflects the deep roots of Trentino's remarkable terroir. Indulge in a curated menu paired with these award-winning wines and hear from Matteo Burani of Cantine Monfort.

Prix Fixe menu $60.00
Wine Flight (3 oz. each wine) $30.00
Prix fixe menu & Wine Flight $85.00 

Reservations are recommended!
For reservations call (650) 701-1000and ask for the "Cantine Monfort Wine Dinner"

Wine Dinner with Francesco Rinaldi & Figli

Wine Dinner with Francesco Rinaldi & Figli

Sunday, March 24th

We have the honor of hosting Francesca Valente, daughter of Piera Rinaldi, who will take us on a memorable journey through the land of Piemonte and the wines of Francesco Rinaldi & Figli winery.

Experience the essence of Barolo with a sumptuous Piemontese menu thoughtfully paired with these exceptional wines, which will include several vintages of the famed crus of Brunate, Rocche and Cannubi.

The historic estate of Francesco Rinaldi & Figli, a great traditionalist in Piemonte, stands as one of the most respected names in the region. Established in 1870, the winery's roots trace back to Francesco Rinaldi, who inherited the vineyard. 

MENU HERE

Cost: $175 per person - Not including tax and gratuity
(no cancellation after 48 hours prior to the event due to limited seating)

Standing Reception: 6:30pm | Sit Down Dinner: 7:00pm (Communal Table)
Book your spot by clicking the reserve link below or by call (650) 701-1000 and ask for the "Sunday Rinaldi Wine Dinner"

Wine Tasting Francesco Rinaldi & Figli

Wine Tasting Francesco Rinaldi & Figli

Saturday, March 23rd

Join us for an exclusive walk around tasting of current and older vintages of Rinaldi Barolo including the sought after Brunate, Cannubi and Rocche crus, some from large format bottles.

Francesco Rinaldi is one of the most emblematic wineries in Barolo with an unmistakable style rooted in tradition, they consistently craft wines of pure beauty from Barolo, Castiglione Falletto, and La Morra—three of the most significant villages in the Barolo area. The estate upholds the traditionalist style of Barolo, employing no new oak, opting for long macerations, and aging the wines in large Slavonian oak botti before bottling.

Experience the essence of Piemonte with our Francesco Rinaldi & Figli Tasting!

Ticket price per person is $25 which will be waived with the purchase of any six bottles from the tasting or if you booked a reservation for the Rinaldi wine dinner on Sunday.

Book your spot by clicking the reserve link below or by call (650) 701-1000 and ask for the "Saturday Rinaldi Wine Tasting"

Barbaresco Tasting - “Cru Night”

Barbaresco Tasting - “Cru Night”

Wednesday, March 20th

Join us at Donato Enoteca on Wednesday, March 20th to celebrate "CRU Night" featuring the extraordinary 2004 Castello di Neive Barbaresco from the sought after ‘Santo Stefano’ single vineyard. Experience the elegance of this prestigious single-vineyard wine aged gracefully in 3-liter bottles, known as “Formati Importanti"

Castello di Neive is one of the most iconic Barbaresco producers and thanks to our friends at Winebow we are able to pour by the glass this magnificent 20-year-old single vineyard Barbaresco from a large format bottle (3 liters / Jeroboam) at a very affordable price. Plus we will also pour the current release, 2019, of the Castello di Neive Barbaresco ‘Santo Stefano’ for everyone to enjoy.

Wine Dinner with Produttori del Barbaresco

Wine Dinner with Produttori del Barbaresco

Wednesday, March 13th

Luca Cravanzola will be attending, grandson of the first president of the Co-op, Riccardo Cravanzola.

Produttori del Barbaresco is a historic winery located in the heart of the town of Barbaresco. Established in 1958, it is renowned as one of the finest wineries globally.

Their Barbaresco is considered an absolute benchmark in the wine world and serves as a standard for comparison with other Barbareschi. As a cooperative, they are recognized as one of the most successful globally.

Specializing exclusively in Nebbiolo, they produce some of the finest and most sought-after wines, particularly in exceptional vintages. Their portfolio includes wines from nine Crus: Asili, Rabajà, Pora, Montestefano, Ovello, Pajè, Montefico, Muncagota, and Rio Sordo.

Cost: $150 per person - Not including tax and gratuity
(no cancellation after 48 hours prior to the event due to limited seating)

Standing Reception: 6:30pm | Sit Down Dinner: 7:00pm (Communal Table)
For reservations call (650) 701-1000 and ask for the "Produttori Wine Dinner"

Wine Dinner with Pietraventosa Winery

Wine Dinner with Pietraventosa Winery

Wednesday, Feb 28th

Join us for an exclusive evening with Marianna Annio, founder of Pietraventosa winery in Puglia. Known for its award-winning Primitivo wines, Pietraventosa embodies the essence of Gioia del Colle.

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Founded in 2005, Agricole Pietraventosa immediately become one of the most representative wineries in the territory of the Gioia del Colle Primitivo DOC. The terroir is a relevant element, firmly impressed in its wines. Harmoniously produced with its own grapes and in compliance with organic production protocols. In a short time Pietraventosa has elevated Primitivo and their wines have been the recipient of several awards including Tre Bicchieri and Slow Wine.

Cost: $110 per person - Not including tax and gratuity
(no cancellation after 48 hours prior to the event due to limited seating)

Standing Reception: 6:30pm | Sit Down Dinner: 7:00pm (Communal Table)
For reservations call (650) 701-1000 and ask for the "Pietraventosa Wine Dinner"

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