Federal Wine & Spirits

Monday October 18, 2025

Piedmont Dinner

Catalyst Restaurant 617 576 3000

300 Technology Square, Cambridge

Friday, November 7

Reception 6:oo PM, Dinner 6:30 PM

Harvest has drawn to a close in Piedmont. The grapes are now fermenting, and the forests have surrendered their treasures—black truffles and the elusive white gems, white truffles, so prized this time of year. How we wish we could be there, savoring the region’s glorious food and wine firsthand.

 

In that spirit, we’ve partnered with Catalyst to recreate the dinner we might have enjoyed in Piedmont itself. Both the wines and the coveted white truffles will grace the table, beautifully complementing Chef William Kovel’s inspired renditions of traditional Piemontese harvest dishes.

 

Expect Sparkling Nebbiolo Riserva, Reserve Barbera, Barolo, and Barbaresco, paired with white truffles, roast boar, beef strip, and oxtail—an unforgettable dinner that’s truly the next best thing to being there.

As an added treat, wines will be presented by Nathan Greenspan, our knowledgeable importer, with only brief (but lively) interjections from Bob Zohn and myself. 

 

RECEPTION

Crostini of Veal Carpaccio, Vitello Tonnato

Warm Stuffed Tomato with Bagna Càuda

Phyllo Goat Cheese and Olive Tapenade

G.D. Vajra Vino Spumante di Qualita Extra Brut Della Neve Rose


DINNER

Fall Vegetable Salad

Radicchio, Castelmagno Cheese

Herb Dressing.

2023 Ca’ Viola Arneis Sirena

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Pasta Tajarin

White Truffle, Chives

2022 Ca’ Viola Barbera d’Alba Bric du Luv

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Roasted Wild Boar

Taleggio Potato Purée, Spinach

Thyme Jus

2023 Parusso Langhe Nebbiolo

* * * * *

Duo Of Beef

Roasted Striploin of Beef

Foraged Mushrooms, Buckwheat Polenta, Turnip, Broccoli Rabe

AND

Braised Oxtail Stew

Maitake Mushrooms, Squash

2020 Col dei Venti Barbaresco

2020 Parusso Barolo Perarmando

* * * * *

Hazelnut & Banana

Gianduja Cremeux Crunch, Banana Parfait, Toasted Marshmallow

Hazelnut Dacquoise, Chocolate Hazelnut Nougatine

Assorted Petits Fours


Reservations required

$225 per person, including tax and gratuity

Free validated parking at the nearby 800 Technology Sq garage

To reserve call or text ‭(508) 561-4779‬

or use the button below

Len Rothenberg

Discounts

All wines (except futures and those marked net 0 in stock assort as follows:

For 12 or more bottles of the same wine, take 15% off.

For 12 or more bottles of various wines, take 10% off.

Wines marked “net” help assemble cases but don’t discount themselves.


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