Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Domodimonti Winery Wine Tasting - May 16

A successful businessman and PhD in Organic Chemistry,
Dr. Francesco Bellini returned to his native Marches region of Italy, on the Adriatic coast, to found Domodimonti Natural Wines.


Dr. Bellini is committed to making wines in as natural a fashion as possible, through sustainable agriculture, natural treatment of the vines, and a physical space designed to have as little impact as possible on the surrounding countryside.


Wines featured at this event include Domodimonti Winery's: Passerina 2011, Pecorino 2011, Sangiovese 2010 and Picens 2008

Chefs Mike Henney and Pete Phillipy have put together a special menu of heavy hors d'oeuvres to complement these fantastic wines. Entertainment will be provided by guitarist and troubadour
Vince Lucente
. And weather permitting, we'll be outside in the Priory's garden courtyard. Make your reservation now, as space is limited! Tickets are $55.

To purchase, email Gene Lucente or call 412.224.6302.
 
Also, keep in mind our elegant Wine Tastings Overnight Package - includes two tickets to the Wine Tasting and a stay in one of our fabulous guest rooms! 

Queen Room: $209 per night (plus tax)  
King Room: $229 per night (plus tax)

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

On the Adriatic Coast for our May Al Fresco Wine Tasting!


Join us for the latest in our Al Fresco Wine Tasting Series in our Priory Hotel courtyard.  Our May event features the wines of the Domodimonti Winery of the Marches region of Italy, on the Adriatic coast.  Our wine hosts are Marco Scapagnini of Domodimonti Winery and Nick Biondi of Majestic Wines & Spirits.

The story of the Domodimonti Winery is a fascinating one.  A successful businessman and Ph.D in organic chemistry, Dr. Francisco Bellini returned from Canada to his native Marches region of Italy in the 1990's to found Domodimonti Natural   Wines.  Dr. Bellini is committed to making wines in as natural a fashion as possible, through sustainable agriculture, natural treatment of the vines, and a physical space which is designed to have as little impact as possible on the surrounding countryside.

We'll be tasting the Domodimonti Passerina (2011), Pecorino (2011), Sangiovese (2010), and Picens (2008).

As always, our Executive Chefs Pete Phillipy and Mike Henney will provide heavy hors d'oeuvres paired with each wine.  Entertainment is by the incomparable Vince Lucente.

The event runs from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.  Tickets are $55.00.  Please contact the Priory's Gene Lucente if you would like to make a reservation at gene@thepriory.com.

Friday, April 19, 2013

PNC Park's No. 1!


PNC Park, located just a 7 minute walk from the Priory, was named America's best ballpark by the contributors to Tripadvisor.com.  Kudos to PNC Park, the Pirates and their staffs for creating a great baseball experience here on the North Side of Pittsburgh!  PNC Park finished ahead of such classic venues as Fenway Park in Boston an d Wrigley Field in Chicago, as well as newcomers like AT & T Park in San Francisco.   See TripAdvisor's Top Ten here.