Tuscan Wine Dinner

with Jacopo di Battista of Querceto di Castellina


We are delighted to welcome one of our all-time favorite Chianti Classico producers, Querceto di Castellina, to our community table for an evening of wine and conversation.

A cornerstone of the Castellina subzone, Querceto di Castellina is renowned for its exceptional Sangiovese-based wines as well as its mastery of Bordeaux varieties—all crafted with a deep commitment to sustainability. These wines have long held a place on our list for good reason.

For this special evening, we are honored to host second-generation owner Jacopo di Battista, who will share the history of his iconic estate while guiding us through a tasting of six outstanding wines.

The lineup includes Sangiovese-based Chianti Classico, two vintages of the renowned Chianti Classico Gran Selezione “Sei,” the elegant Rosato, and two Merlot-driven wines—“Venti” and “Podalirio”—along with the Rhône-style white blend “Livia.”

As Jacopo leads us through these remarkable wines, Chef Ty will present a thoughtfully curated, Tuscan-inspired five-course menu. Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the richness of Tuscan culture. 

Thursday, March 13th

6:00pm reception

$295 + tax & 20% service charge

Seating is limited.

Host: Scott Thomas, Restaurant Olivia wine director

Scott joined Restaurant Olivia as wine director in April 2023, bringing decades of experience in wine and hospitality. He is also the founder of Grappolo Wine School, which he established in 2022. Scott is highly passionate about educating others and aims to share his love for wine and food cultures with passionate enthusiasts and industry professionals.

He holds certifications as a Certified Wine Educator and Certified Sommelier and recently received a Master's degree in Wine Culture from the University of Gastronomic Sciences after spending two immersive years in the Barolo region of northern Italy. Scott has also earned the esteemed titles of Italian Wine Ambassador, certified Italian Wine Educator, and official Orvieto Ambassador.