Modus Operandi Cellars Wine Dinner at Bello in Newport Beach
Bello by Sandro Nardone kicks off their wine-tasting dinner series tonight, Wednesday, Sept. 7 from 6 to 9 p.m. with Jason Moore of Modus Operandi Cellars in the Napa Valley. This wine dinner will be one of many planned with notable winemakers.
Bello by Sandro Nardone is listed in the Michelin Guide and is the top-ranked Italian restaurant in Orange County by acclaimed food critic Brad Johnson. Bello serves a combination of authentic Italian fare as it’s served by traditional Italian restaurants in Italy as well as modern Italian fare served by Italian Michelin star restaurants.
Here is what Chef Sandro will be serving tonight to be paired with Modus Operandi Cellars wines.
Course 1
Poached then Chilled Bay Scallop, Pineapple "Aguachile", Coconut & Black pepper Cloud
2021 Dalla Gasperina Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc, Rutherford
Course 2
Wagyu Beef Carpaccio, Italian Koshu, Brined Melon
2020 Bacigalupi Vineyard Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley
Course 3
Ditali Risotatta, Duck Wing Jus, Parmesano, Coffee Bubbles
2019 Modus Operandi Cellars AntithesiS Red Wine, 97 Points (WA)
Course 4
Elk Sirloin, Charred Farmers Market Peppers, Bone Marrow & Jus Vinaigrette
2019 Farella Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Coombsville, 95+ Points (WA)
Course 5
Savory Beemster Xo Custard, Simmered Blackberry, Pecan Crumble
2018 “Collection” Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa, 98 Points (WA)
Tickets are $180 per person including dinner and wine pairings.
To find out about more wine dinners, visit bellobysandronardone.com.
1200 Bison Ave. in Newport Beach. 949.520.7191.
