La Gerla Wine Dinner

La Gerla Wine Dinner

Fattoria La Gerla Wine Dinner

Thursday, May 9th

The La Gerla Estate is considered one of the Best Brunello wineries. Founded in 1976 by the late Sergio Rossi. Mr. Rossi purchased the property in 1975 from Tedina Biondi-Santi, the daughter of Tancredi Biondi-Santi, who had inherited the property after her father’s passing. Today the estate is run by vineyard manager/director Alberto Passeri and winemaker Vittorio Fiore.

Together they make some of the most memorable Brunello we have tasted as of late.

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Cost: $155 per person - Not including tax and gratuity
(no cancellation after 48 hours prior to the event due to limited seating)


Reservations are recommended!
Call (650) 701-1000

Elio Grasso Wine Dinner

Elio Grasso Wine Dinner

Azienda Agricola Elio Grasso Wine Dinner with brand manager Omar Caruso

Thursday, April 4th

Elio Grasso is one of the star producers in the Barolo village of Monforte. They specialize in just one Cru: Ginestra. Ginestra is one of those great Barolo sites, like Rocche or Brunate, that face southeast, for the most part, ideal for scooping up the cool morning sun. But Ginestra stands apart for its intense concentration of limestone. It is one of only 10 Crus to be designated “Exceptional” in Antonio Galloni’s vineyard rankings. Ginestra is itself divided into several sub-Crus, and Grasso actually releases several different Barolos from each specific site – all of which are quite deep and powerful in their own particular ways.

“Grasso's Barolos sit at a very high level within the hierarchy of Piedmont's top estates.” Antonio Galloni

Cost: $155 per person - Not including tax and gratuity
(no cancellation after 48 hours prior to the event due to limited seating)

Standing Reception: 6:30pm | Sit Down Dinner: 7:00pm (Communal Table)
Book your spot by call (650) 701-1000 and ask for the "Elio Grasso Wine Dinner"

PRANZO DI PASQUA

PRANZO DI PASQUA

Celebrate Easter at Donato Enoteca

Sunday, March 31st

Indulge in DONATO Enoteca's special Easter Menu, featuring our chef's latest seasonal creations that you won't want to miss!

Regular Menu Available Too

For reservations call (650) 701-1000 and ask for the "Easter"

Cena con Cantine Monfort and Matteo Burani

Cena con Cantine Monfort and Matteo Burani

March 27th, 2024 

Experience the rich tradition of Cantine Monfort, wine artisans since 1945, where every bottle reflects the deep roots of Trentino's remarkable terroir. Indulge in a curated menu paired with these award-winning wines and hear from Matteo Burani of Cantine Monfort.

Prix Fixe menu $60.00
Wine Flight (3 oz. each wine) $30.00
Prix fixe menu & Wine Flight $85.00 

Reservations are recommended!
For reservations call (650) 701-1000and ask for the "Cantine Monfort Wine Dinner"

Wine Dinner with Francesco Rinaldi & Figli

Wine Dinner with Francesco Rinaldi & Figli

Wine Dinner with Francesco Rinaldi & Figli

Sunday, March 24th

We have the honor of hosting Francesca Valente, daughter of Piera Rinaldi, who will take us on a memorable journey through the land of Piemonte and the wines of Francesco Rinaldi & Figli winery.

Experience the essence of Barolo with a sumptuous Piemontese menu thoughtfully paired with these exceptional wines, which will include several vintages of the famed crus of Brunate, Rocche and Cannubi.

The historic estate of Francesco Rinaldi & Figli, a great traditionalist in Piemonte, stands as one of the most respected names in the region. Established in 1870, the winery's roots trace back to Francesco Rinaldi, who inherited the vineyard. 

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Cost: $175 per person - Not including tax and gratuity
(no cancellation after 48 hours prior to the event due to limited seating)

Standing Reception: 6:30pm | Sit Down Dinner: 7:00pm (Communal Table)
Book your spot by clicking the reserve link below or by call (650) 701-1000 and ask for the "Sunday Rinaldi Wine Dinner"

Wine Tasting Francesco Rinaldi & Figli

Wine Tasting Francesco Rinaldi & Figli

Wine Tasting Francesco Rinaldi & Figli


Saturday, March 23rd

Join us for an exclusive walk around tasting of current and older vintages of Rinaldi Barolo including the sought after Brunate, Cannubi and Rocche crus, some from large format bottles.

Francesco Rinaldi is one of the most emblematic wineries in Barolo with an unmistakable style rooted in tradition, they consistently craft wines of pure beauty from Barolo, Castiglione Falletto, and La Morra—three of the most significant villages in the Barolo area. The estate upholds the traditionalist style of Barolo, employing no new oak, opting for long macerations, and aging the wines in large Slavonian oak botti before bottling.

Experience the essence of Piemonte with our Francesco Rinaldi & Figli Tasting!

Ticket price per person is $25 which will be waived with the purchase of any six bottles from the tasting or if you booked a reservation for the Rinaldi wine dinner on Sunday.

Book your spot by clicking the reserve link below or by call (650) 701-1000 and ask for the "Saturday Rinaldi Wine Tasting"


Barbaresco Tasting - “Cru Night”

Barbaresco Tasting - “Cru Night”

Barbaresco Tasting - “Cru Night”

Wednesday, March 20th

Join us at Donato Enoteca on Wednesday, March 20th to celebrate "CRU Night" featuring the extraordinary 2004 Castello di Neive Barbaresco from the sought after ‘Santo Stefano’ single vineyard. Experience the elegance of this prestigious single-vineyard wine aged gracefully in 3-liter bottles, known as “Formati Importanti"

Castello di Neive is one of the most iconic Barbaresco producers and thanks to our friends at Winebow we are able to pour by the glass this magnificent 20-year-old single vineyard Barbaresco from a large format bottle (3 liters / Jeroboam) at a very affordable price. Plus we will also pour the current release, 2019, of the Castello di Neive Barbaresco ‘Santo Stefano’ for everyone to enjoy.

Wine Dinner with Produttori del Barbaresco

Wine Dinner with Produttori del Barbaresco

Wine Dinner with Produttori del Barbaresco

Wednesday, March 13th

Luca Cravanzola will be attending, grandson of the first president of the Co-op, Riccardo Cravanzola.

Produttori del Barbaresco is a historic winery located in the heart of the town of Barbaresco. Established in 1958, it is renowned as one of the finest wineries globally.

Their Barbaresco is considered an absolute benchmark in the wine world and serves as a standard for comparison with other Barbareschi. As a cooperative, they are recognized as one of the most successful globally.

Specializing exclusively in Nebbiolo, they produce some of the finest and most sought-after wines, particularly in exceptional vintages. Their portfolio includes wines from nine Crus: Asili, Rabajà, Pora, Montestefano, Ovello, Pajè, Montefico, Muncagota, and Rio Sordo.

Cost: $150 per person - Not including tax and gratuity
(no cancellation after 48 hours prior to the event due to limited seating)

Standing Reception: 6:30pm | Sit Down Dinner: 7:00pm (Communal Table)
For reservations call (650) 701-1000 and ask for the "Produttori Wine Dinner"

Wine Dinner with Pietraventosa Winery

Wine Dinner with Pietraventosa Winery

Wine Dinner with Pietraventosa Winery

Wednesday, Feb 28th

Join us for an exclusive evening with Marianna Annio, founder of Pietraventosa winery in Puglia. Known for its award-winning Primitivo wines, Pietraventosa embodies the essence of Gioia del Colle.

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Founded in 2005, Agricole Pietraventosa immediately become one of the most representative wineries in the territory of the Gioia del Colle Primitivo DOC. The terroir is a relevant element, firmly impressed in its wines. Harmoniously produced with its own grapes and in compliance with organic production protocols. In a short time Pietraventosa has elevated Primitivo and their wines have been the recipient of several awards including Tre Bicchieri and Slow Wine.

Cost: $110 per person - Not including tax and gratuity
(no cancellation after 48 hours prior to the event due to limited seating)

Standing Reception: 6:30pm | Sit Down Dinner: 7:00pm (Communal Table)
For reservations call (650) 701-1000 and ask for the "Pietraventosa Wine Dinner"

(Vinum Italia)

Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day

Celebrate Valentine's Day With Us

Wednesday, February 14th
Valentine's Day, is Pre-Fixe Menu Only

Treat your Special One to our exclusive extravaganza and a surprise dessert.

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For reservation call 650-701-1000 and ask for "San Valentino Dinner"

Wine Dinner with Gian Luca Colombo

Wine Dinner with Gian Luca Colombo

Wednesday, February 7th

Standing Reception: 6:30pm | Sit Down Dinner: 7:00pm (Communal Table)

It is an honor to welcome Gian Luca Colombo, a new-generation talent from Langa, making his mark in the US Market.
Gian Luca's artisanal approach, blending science and soul, and his commitment to biodynamic farming promise an unforgettable experience.

Join us for an evening of exceptional wines and the rich heritage of Gian Luca Colombo Winery.

Cost: $145 per person - Not including tax and gratuity
(no cancellation after 48 hours prior to the event due to limited seating)

For reservations, call 650-701-1000 and ask for the "Wine Dinner with Gianluca Colombo"

Fossacolle Wine Dinner with Stefano Bambagioni

Fossacolle Wine Dinner with Stefano Bambagioni

Friday, January 26th

Explore and enjoy one of Italy's most revered wines, Brunello di Montalcino, with Stefano Bambagioni from Fossacolle winery. 

Stefano will pour and explain his memorable Tuscan wines at your table at your own pace.

Discover the essence of Fossacolle Winery through their outstanding wines and profound heritage. Owned by the Marchetti family, Fossacolle's vineyards in Montalcino yield wines that encapsulate the tradition and terroir of Montalcino.

Paired expertly with a delectable Tuscan tasting menu curated by Chef Donato Scotti

Reserve now for a night of Tuscan magic!

When: Friday January 26th

Time: Reserve anytime after 6:15

Price: $125 per person


For reservations call (650) 701-1000 and ask for the "Fossacolle Wine Dinner"

ENOTECA100  :: Festa delle Feste!!

ENOTECA100 :: Festa delle Feste!!

Start the holidays season off with our 12th annual ENOTECA100 event.

Saturday, December 2nd | 12:30 pm - 4:00pm

Let's celebrate together our most popular Grand Wine & Food tasting at Donato Enoteca!

Taste and buy from a huge selection of Italian wine, served by our very knowledgeable wine providers

Join us for this exxclusive tasting of Italy's top wines and Donato's food extravaganza!

It will be a memorable experience, get your tickets early as every year we sell out.

Donato Wine Club members will have early VIP access and additional discounts.

WINE DINNER with FIRMINO MIOTTI WINERY & guest Chef Pietro Menegante

WINE DINNER with FIRMINO MIOTTI WINERY & guest Chef Pietro Menegante

Thursday, November 9th
Standing Reception: 6:30pm | Sit Down Dinner: 7:00pm (Communal Table)

It is an honor to welcome, for the first time in the United States, Firmino Miotti winery and guest chef Pietro Menegante.

Firmino Miotti winery is located in Breganze, a town in the province of Vicenza in the Veneto region. It is strictly a family business, synonymous with territory and one of the wineries that best interprets the characteristics and soul of the Breganze appellation. They focus on natural winemaking and make an exquisite array of interesting and delicious wines. We will be pouring several of their many wines including sparkling made from the white Marzemina grape, Breganze Cabernet and Merlot, a very rare red from the Graujo grape and one of the most delicious dessert wines Italy has to offer, Torcolato amongst others.

Joining us in this very special evening will be Franca Miotti, owner and winemaker plus we also have the pleasure of welcoming guest Chef Pietro Menegante, from Macafame restaurant in Zane, Vicenza who will together with Chef Donato and Chef Gianluca prepare a Venetian feast to pair with the amazing wines of Firmino Miotti.

Come and let us transport you to the the town of Vincenza. This will be a truly memorable evening that you won't want to miss.

Don't wait long to book, this dinner will sell out.

Menu Here

Cost: $130 per person - Not including tax and gratuity
(no cancellation after 48 hours prior to the event due to limited seating)

For reservations, call 650-701-1000 and ask for the "Firmino Miotti Wine Dinner"

Cena con Fattoria Le Pupille & Ettore Rizzi

Cena con Fattoria Le Pupille & Ettore Rizzi

Wednesday, October 25th | 6:30pm

It was in the mid-1980s that Elisabetta Geppetti, only 20 years old at the time, inherited Fattoria Le Pupille from her father-in-law, who wasn’t interested in winemaking. Today, 30 years later, she is widely considered the woman who put Morellino di Scansano on the map of the world’s greatest appellations and a true pioneer of the Maremma, today one of Tuscany's best winemaking coastal areas.

She is also credited with giving the world a benchmark Super Tuscan, her family’s Saffredi, a label that has recently celebrated three decades of top scores and reviews, often listed in Wine Spectators top 100 (Most recently #8) and always awarded 90+ scores from Suckling, Galloni and Parker.

It is a true honor to host Fattoria Le Pupille at Donato Enoteca, join us for a spectacular Tuscan feast prepared by Chef Donato and Gianluca paired with the superb wines from Le Pupille, and do not miss your chance to taste one of the best Super Tuscan ever made, "Fattoria Le Pupille Safreddi Rosso"

Cost: $130 per person, excluding tax & gratuity (no cancellation after 48 hours prior to the event due to limited seating)


Standing Reception: 6:30pm | Sit Down Dinner: 7:00pm (Communal Table)
For reservations call (650) 701-1000 and ask for the "Le Pupille Wine Dinner"

Cena con Braida & Norbert Reinisch

Cena con Braida & Norbert Reinisch

Wednesday, October 18th | 6:30pm

Join us for an evening of amazing Piemontese wines paired with Donato and Gianluca's Piemontese cuisine. No single estate has done more with Barbera than Giacomo Bologna's Braida. We'll be pouring an extensive line-up of these incredible wines, including a couple of vintages of Braida's iconic cru, Bricco dell'Uccelone.

Braida's unique style of winemaking has elevated Barbera to a world-class wine, not only with great aging potential but contending in quality with its Piemontese neighbors, Barolo and Barbaresco. If you are not familiar with Braida, then you are in for a treat, these are Barberas like you have never tasted before.

Cost: $130 per person - Not including tax and gratuity (no cancellation after 48 hours prior to the event due to limited seating).

Standing Reception: 6:30pm | Sit Down Dinner: 7:00pm (Communal Table)
For reservations call (650) 701-1000 and ask for the "Braida Wine Dinner"

Altavigna Wine Dinner

Altavigna Wine Dinner

Thursday, September 21st

Not long ago, we discovered a treasure in Campania, the wines of AltaVigna winery. It is an honor to welcome AltaVigna winery for their first wine dinner in the United States. Gaetano Sepe the owner of AltaVigna will take us on a magical tour of Campania, tasting their most renowned appellations and varietals. Think Falanghina, Greco, Fiano, Aglianico and of course Taurasi. Gaetano crafts amazing wines in Irpinia, Campania. A land with a thousand-year history of wine production. His wines are full of character and are a true reflection of the exceptional and unique terroir of Campania's volcanic land.

Join us for a very special wine dinner with our friends from AltaVigna and let us take you on a journey through Campania, experience the essence of the land through their wines and a perfectly paired Campania menu created by Chef Donato Scotti and Chef Gianluca Guglielmi.

Cost: $125 per person - Not including tax and gratuity
Standing Reception: 6:30pm | Sit Down Dinner: 7:00pm (Communal Table)
For reservations call (650) 701-1000 and ask for the "Altavigna Wine Dinner"

Super ENOTECA100

Super ENOTECA100

Barolo, Brunello, Amarone and a lot more…

Grand Italian Wine & Food Tasting Celebration at DONATO Enoteca

Saturday, September 16 | 12:30 - 4pm

Let's celebrate together the return of our most popular Grand Wine & Food tasting at Donato Enoteca!

Barolo, Brunello, Amarone, Bubbles and a few more surprises will be in store for all our Enoteca 100 friends.

Join us for this exclusive tasting of Italy's top wines and Donato's food extravaganza.

It will be a memorable experience, get your tickets early as every year we sell out. Get your tickets before August to take advantage of the current price: $110.

SOLD OUT - BE READY FOR THE NEW DONATO EVENT!!!
ENOTECA100 is back in December with ENOTECA100 :: LE FESTE!!!!

Donato Wine Club members will have early VIP access and additional discounts.

Join our Donato Wine Club here to enjoy all the benefits and discounts

Mauro Veglio Wine Dinner

Mauro Veglio Wine Dinner

Wednesday, September 13th | 6:30pm

We have the great pleasure of welcoming Alessandro Veglio, Mauro Veglio's nephew, to our next Piemontese wine dinner at Donato Enoteca.

The Veglio family in Piedmont knows well the history of the area’s viniculture, having worked the land since the beginning of the last century. Mauro and his nephew, Alessandro craft some of the most beautiful and approachable Barolo we have ever tried. We have rapidly become staunch followers of their wines and we are sure you will too once you try them.

For this dinner we are going all out and pouring a memorable line up which not only includes Mauro Veglio's Barolo 'normale' but also older and newer vintages of their famed cru's Gattera, Castelleto and Arborina.

Join us Wednesday, September 13th and taste this spectacular line up of older and current cru Baroli paired thoughtfully with Donato's Piemontese dishes.

We guarantee, you will become a fan of Mauro Veglio, just like we did.

Don't wait long to book, this dinner will sell out.

Cost: $169 per person - Not including tax and gratuity

Standing Reception: 6:30pm | Sit Down Dinner: 7:00pm (Communal Table)

For reservations call (650) 701-1000 and ask for the "Mauro Veglio Wine Dinner"

Welcome Azienda Agricola Fenocchio

Welcome Azienda Agricola Fenocchio

Wine Dinner with Azienda Agricola Fenocchio

Tuesday, August 29th | 6:30pm


Donato Enoteca welcomes back Azienda Agricola Giacomo Fenocchio, one of our all-time favorite wineries.

We have the pleasure of having Letizia Fenocchio in town to take us on a memorable Piemontese journey, tasting the impressive wines of Giacomo Fenocchio. 

Azienda Agricola Fenocchio has been producing wine from their land in Monforte d’Alba since 1894. Claudio is a master at crafting classic Baroli that express the true essence of the Nebbiolo grape. 

Join us Tuesday, August 29th and taste some of the best cru Baroli out there, including the sought after Bussia and Villero cru's. And what better way to showcase Fenocchios wines than to pair them with Donato's exquisite Piemontese cuisine.

Cost: $165 per person - Not including tax and gratuity
Standing Reception: 6:30pm | Sit Down Dinner: 7:00pm (Communal Table)
Seats are limited, please make your reservations.

For reservations call (650) 701-1000 and ask for the "Fenocchio Wine Dinner"