Acclaimed Winemaker Brings His Knowledge and Wines to Tony's

HOUSTON, TX — If you like great wines and food, mark January 18 on your calendar, because this dinner will feature both.

Luca Currado makes some great wines at Vietti, a famed Piedmontese winery, and Tony's is bringing him to Houston, where he will speak and pour wines during a meal created by Tony Vallone.

"To appreciate the depth and nuance of these extraordinary wines from Piedmont, they need to be paired with an equally thoughtful menu," says Scott Sulma, a partner at the Vallone Restaurant Group. "Tony's meticulous attention to detail and his balance between creative and traditional cuisine are ideal for a dinner like this one. Luca is one of the most highly regarded winemakers working in the world of fine wine today, and the winery was one of the most talked-about Italian estates in 2016. We couldn't be more happy that he will be joining us."

Here's some of what Currado will be pouring during the evening, which will feature four courses and six wines (reservations are required, and the cost is $250 per person):

Vietti 2010 Barbaresco Masseria; Vietti 2012 Barolo Castiglione (93 points Robert Parker); Vietti 2012 Barolo Brunate (95 points Robert Parker)

“Not only is Luca Currado one of the greatest winemakers in the world, he’s also one of the most engaging speakers in the world of fine wine today," says Vallone. "We couldn’t be more thrilled that he’ll be joining us for what will surely be an unforgettable evening of top-rated Barolo and storytelling."

In 2016, Vietti was purchased byAmerican businessman Kyle Krause.

— Image of Luca Currado courtesy Wine Times Hong Kong