Grande serata event

SOLD OUT | September 10, 2022 | 5:30 p.m.| Fairmount Le Reine Élizabeth | Gourmet evening

Author Équipe SAQ

Published on March 21, 2022

Italian dolce vita

Join us for a new edition of one of the most anticipated events in the world of wine in Montreal: La Grande Serata. After two years of absence, we are happy to welcome you to the Fairmont Queen Elizabeth, where no less than 18 Grandi Marchi producers will be present for a tasting and an eight-course gourmet meal. The hotel's chef offers you a typical Italian menu made up of the country's finest dishes, accompanied by wines from its legendary producers.

Available for tasting: Solaia, Sassicaia and many more!

Ticket price: SOLD OUT
Ticket sale date: SOLD OUT
Event date: September 10

All about elegance

On the occasion of this gourmet evening including aperitivo and eight-course meal, we invite you to dress up in your finest attire. Adopt the Venetian masquerade theme and put on your most elegant suits and dresses for the event. Don't forget your mask to add to the atmosphere and magic of this unique evening all about Italian glamour.

Featured products

Tasting (Aperitivo)
Ambrogio e Giovanni Folonari Tenute, Tenuta di Nozzole, Chianti Classico Riserva 2019
Ambrogio e Giovanni Folonari Tenute, Cabreo La Pietra Chardonnay 2018
Argiolas, IS Argiolas Vermentino di Sardegna DOC 2021
Argiolas, Turriga Isola dei Nuraghi IGT 2018
Jermann, Vintage Tunina 2017
Carpène Malvolti, Prosecco DOCG
Carpène Malvolti, Prosecco Rosé
Donnafugata, Mille e Una Notte 2017
Donnafugata, Sul Vulcano Etna Bianco 2020
Lungarotti, Lungarotti, Rubesco Riserva Vigna Monticchio 2017
Lungarotti, Lungarotti, Torre di Giano Vigna Il Pino Bianco 2018
Michele Chiarlo , Palas Barolo 2016
Michele Chiarlo , Cipressi Nizza 2018
Rivera, Scariazzo Fiano Puglia IGT 2020
Rivera, Il Falcone Riserva 2015 Castel del Monte DOCG
Tasca d'Almerita, Chardonnay Vigna San Francesco Sicilia DOC 2020
Tasca d'Almerita, Rosso del Conte, Contea di Sclafani DOC 2016
Umani Ronchi, Verdicchio di Castelli di Jesi DOC Vecchie Vigne 2020
Umani Ronchi, Campo san Giorgio 2017 Conero Riserva

Meal
Alois Lageder, Cason 2018
Antinori, Solaia 2008
Col d'Orcia, Poggio al vento, brunello di montalcino DOCG 2013
Ca' del Bosco, Franciacorta AnnaMaria Clementi 2013
Masi, Campolongo di Torbe Amarone della Valpolicella Classico
Mastroberardino, Radaci Taurasi 2017
Pio Cesare, Barolo 2018
Tenuta San Guido, Sassicaia 2019

Get ready for a memorable evening

La Grande Serata 2018
Événement SAQ Inspire

375 guests and 8 producers of prestigious Italian wines gathered around a gourmet meal designed by starred chef Roberto (Bobo) Cerea, in collaboration with the ITHQ. The taste of sharing an ultimate Italian experience!

Gourmet evening
Fairmount Le Reine Élizabeth
Saturday, September 10, from 5:50 p.m.

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Because we believe that, before drinking well, it is essential to have enough to eat, a $5 donation will be remitted to Food Banks of Quebec for each ticket or tasting set sold.

Registration is on a first come, first served basis. To ensure an optimal tasting environment for all attendees, please do not wear perfume. This event is for people 18 years and older. Ticket sales are final. Portions are measured. Please drink responsibly.