It is the most glorious gastronomical time of the year because the foodgasmic Winter White Truffle season is at its peak. Alba, Italy proudly captivates the gastronomic world with its fresh crop of the rare and highly coveted Winter White Truffle Mushrooms, also known as the “Diamonds of the Kitchen”. On Wednesday, November 19th, Sommelier Jorge Mendoza, Executive Chef Clayton van Hooijdonk and special guest Fiorenzo Dogliani of Batasiolo SpA winery presents a five-course pairing menu of fine delicacies. Dogliani brings with him vertical vintage wines from past decades of the Crus of Barolo, sourced directly from the private library at Batasolio SpA, as well as a selection of white truffles freshly gathered from his homeland. Guests will be guided through these rare wines, each expertly matched with the earthy, woody flavors of white truffles, shaved a la minute on the restaurant’s open kitchen, marble display.

Welcome reception and greeting with Fiorenzo Dogliani begins at 7 p.m., followed by a phenomenal Five-Course Winter White Truffle Dinner. $240 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Reservations are very limited with only 60 spaces available.  For reservations, please contact (305) 365-4286. Cioppino at The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami is located at 455 Grand Bay Drive, Key Biscayne.

This is a remarkably special dinner that will most likely be your best meal of the year or your existence. We hope to see you there.