Cru Night is an event that unites restaurants from across the country to celebrate ONE exceptional single-vineyard for ONE single evening. These wines are sourced from producers known for their stewardship of the land and their commitment to producing wines of GREAT character. Many of these wineries are family-owned and take a thoughtful approach to winemaking, ensuring that each glass transports you directly to their cherished vineyards.

Cru Night features prestigious wines are aged gracefully in LARGE format bottles referred to in Italy as “Formati Importanti.” Cru Night offers the rare opportunity to taste an exquisitely developed wine poured by the glass for ONE iconic night.

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What is a Cru? A vineyard of recognized quality usually vinified on its own.

Why Formati Importanti? In Italy, large formats are aptly called Formati Importanti since ‘Important’ wines are typically bottled in larger formats to allow for slow, graceful aging. Formati Importanti take more time to develop and can be enjoyed longer than a standard wine bottle.

What a Value! The wines featured at Cru Night are typically upwards of $100 on a wine list and are RARELY offered by the glass. So, in honor of something truly special, we toast with this wine of timeless family legacy! 

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