Monday, July 17th - Sunday 23rd, 2023
Celebrate Prosecco Week in style with us and taste 3 different Prosecco: a Brut, a Rosé and a Col Fondo.
All for $21 - includes a Chef's Choice complimentary appetizer!
You don't need reservation. You can order the flights at your table or at the bar.
Come and enjoy!!!
Wine Dinner with Clos de la Tech
Thursday, June 29th
Join us for this one of a kind opportunity to try some exceptional, world-class Pinot Noir, including some rare library vintages from TJ and Valeta Rodgers cellar.
This memorable wine journey will be paired with an exquisite menu prepared by Chef Donato Scotti.
Book your spot early, this dinner will sell out fast.
For reservations call (650) 701-1000 and ask for the "Clos de la Tech Wine Dinner"
Searching for the ideal way to honor your father?
Join us in celebrating Father's Day with our exclusive menu, showcasing the true essence of Italy! Discover how to make this Festa del Papà a memorable one for your dad!
We will offer regular menu and a special pre fixe menu as well.
Menu will be announced soon.
Tuesday, June 13th | 4-8pm
In anticipation to "National Prosecco Week" next month, yeah it is a thing,
we are hosting this upcoming Tuesday June 13th none other than Sofia Pagos from Drusian winery at Donato Enoteca from 5 to 8 PM where you will be able to try a flight of 3 delicious kinds of Prosecco plus a complimentary appetizer for only $18.
Drusian is located in the heart of the Conegliano Valdobbiadene Hills in the Prosecco appellation and today its one of the top wineries making exceptional Prosecco following the family tradition dating back to 1890.
Sofia Pagos, a native of the Valdobbiadene area and ambassador to Drusian, will be overjoyed to answer questions and provide insight on the sparking wines we will be sampling!
You will be able to order the flight at your own table or at the bar and Sofia will love to share her passion and knowledge of some of the best bubbly Italy has to offer to the world.
Reservations recommended but not needed,
come and join us for this casual evening sipping some truly tasty bubbly.
Thursday, June 8th
Standing Reception: 6:30pm | Sit Down Dinner: 7:00pm
Join us for a truly memorable Tuscan evening tasting the wines of renowned Montalcino winery, "Paradiso di Cacuci".
Paradiso di Cacuci is a Tuscan winery located in a small “corner of Paradise” in the northwestern area of Montalcino, in the famous area of Montosoli.
The estate was founded in 1964 and was one of the first ones to belong to the Brunello di Montalcino Consortium.
Montalcino expert and Paradiso di Cacuci export manager Francesco Ditta will be joining us and taking us through a tour of Montalcino that includes 3 different vintages of their famed Brunello di Montalcino, all of them paired with a magnificent Tuscan tasting menu by Chef Donato & Chef Gianluca.
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Cost: $150 per person - Not including tax and gratuity
Standing Reception: 6:30pm | Sit Down Dinner: 7:00pm (Communal Table)
Seats are limited, please make your reservations early
For reservations call +1 (650) 701-1000 and ask for the "Paradiso di Cacuci Wine Dinner"
Thursday, March 3rd
Standing Reception: 6:30pm | Sit Down Dinner: 7:00pm (Communal Table)
Cost: $130 per person - Not including tax and gratuity
Straight from Umbria, "the green heart of Italy" we welcome Valentino Valentini owner of Bocale di Valentini, a tiny state producing some of the best wine in Montefalco and Italy in general.
Umbria is best known for championing the Sagrantino grape, which in the right hands such as those from the Valentini family produce rich and brooding reds with impressive tannins and of exceptional quality.
We will taste a fantastic line up, including a couple of vintages of their Montefalco Sagrantino, the most sought after wine in our last year's Enoteca 100 tasting. Donato will pair this memorable wines with an equally memorable Umbrian feast.
For reservations call 650-701-1000 and ask for the "BOCALE Winemaker Dinner".
Thursday, February 16th
Standing Reception: 6:30pm | Sit Down Dinner: 7:00pm (Communal Table)
Cost: $135 per person - Not including tax and gratuity
For our next wine dinner we have the immense pleasure of welcoming Francesco Rossi of Tolaini Winery in Tuscany.
Tolaini crafts exceptional Chiantis and award winning 'Super Tuscans' from top vineyards in Castelnuovo Berardenga and Panzano.
Let us take you on a Tuscan journey and celebrate Valentine's week tasting the wines of this amazing Tuscan winery and an exceptional Tuscan menu.
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Tuesday, January 24th
Standing Reception: 6:30pm | Sit Down Dinner: 7:00pm (Communal Table)
Cost: $200 per person - Not including tax and gratuity
His Barbareschi and Barolo are at the very top of their category. In fact LA SPINETTA's wines are among Italy's most celebrated, as the winery has attained the coveted "Tre-Bicchieri" award for more than 30 of their wines throughout their relatively short career.
Join us and GIORGIO RIVETTI this Tuesday January 24th to try some of the most memorable Barbaresco and Barolo out there, all accompanied by a sumptuous Piemontese feast.
If you are a Nebbiolo lover like us you owe it to yourself to try the wines of LA SPINETTA and get to know them through GIORGIO RIVETTI.
PHOTO GALLERY - Photo by DILUNA - with the invaluable help of Luca Prasso & Francesco Carucci
For reservations, call 650-701-1000 and ask for the "LA SPINETTA Winemaker Dinner"
Hope you can join us and remember to book early, this dinner will sell out fast.
Grand Italian Wine & Food Tasting Celebration
Saturday, December 3rd | 12:30-4:00 pm | Cost: $95 per person
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Let's celebrate together the return of our most popular Grand Wine & Food tasting at Donato Enoteca!
Lots of Italian great wines and 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.
Don't miss the chance to kick off the holiday season with our 12th edition of this fun and 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
16th Chapter "The White Truffle of Alba" Grand Gala
Sunday, November 20th - 6:30 pm
The Cavalieri del Tartufo e Vini di Alba - Bay Area Delegation invite you to their 16th Chapter "The White Truffle of Alba" Grand Gala
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Tuesday, October 18th
We are proud to welcome Azienda Agricola Chiappini
Located in Bolgheri, birthplace to some of the most coveted Super Tuscans such as Sassicaia, Ornellaia and Maseto.
Chiappini's wines are the perfect expression of Bolgheri; elegance, power and complexity.
Join us for a spectacular evening tasting the wines of Chiappini with Martina Chiappini, including the world renowned Guado De'Gemoli
Together with Donato's Tuscan cuisine, it will be a night to remember.
Photo Gallery - Photo by DILUNA | Nadia Andreini
Sat, October 1, 2022
Grand Italian Wine & Food Tasting Celebration
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 Enoteca 100 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.
September 30, 2022
We are very excited about our next wine dinner with Cordero di Montezemolo winery. Thursday September 29th, we will be hosting this truly historic Piemontese winery.None other than Alberto Cordero di Montezemolo will join us to take us through an impressive line-up.
PHOTO GALLERY - Photo by DILUNA | Nadia Andreini
Thursday, July 28th
We have the pleasure to announce we will be hosting a Winemaker Dinner with Terredora di Paolo Winery at the end of July.
Joining us will be none other than Daniela Mastrobernardino, daughter of Campanian legacy winemaker Walter Mastroberardino.
Terredora di Paolo is one of the leading wineries in Campania, it is the story of a family that is closely linked to its land, its history and its people for generations. Their wines exhibit a distinctive personality due to its unique microclimate full of sunshine and volcanic soils. Since its establishment in 1978, Terredora di Paolo has focused on rediscovering and restoring Campania’s ancient and native varietals such as Aglianico, Piedirosso, Fiano, Greco, Falanghina and Coda di Volpe.
Join us on this extraordinary journey through Campania's territory and taste a wide line up paired together with Donato's Campanian cuisine.
Wednesday, May 25th - 6:30pm
Cost: $115 per person - Not including tax and gratuity
Standing Reception: 6:30pm | Sit Down Dinner: 7:00pm (Communal Table)
Campania is known worldwide for its expressive whites like Falanghina, Fiano and Greco and of course it’s stately noble reds from Casavecchia, Palagrello Nero and most notably Aglianico grapes.
Join us and tour Campania together with Massimo Alois from Alois winery and also explore his most recent and exciting project: Donna Paolina winery.
Don't miss this opportunity to try the remarkable whites from Campania plus more exotic reds made from Casavecchia and Palagrello Nero, culminating with an extraordinary Taurasi.
Accompanying this fabulous lineup, Donato has crafted a thoughtful menu that captures the essence of the cuisine of Campania.
PHOTO-GALLERY (photo by DILUNA | Nadia Andreini)