Sepia Welcomes Esteemed Winemaker Paolo De Marchi On April 26

On Monday, April 26, Owner Emmanuel Nony, Executive Chef Andrew Zimmerman and Sommelier Scott Tyree will welcome the esteemed Paolo De Marchi for a special evening of wine at Sepia (123 N. Jefferson St.). Considered by many as one of the world's greatest small production winemakers, Paolo will present a rare selection of wines from his Tuscan winery, Isole e Olena, as they are poured alongside a special, five-course menu created by Chef Zimmerman.

Known for his charisma and graciousness, Paolo will uncork six stunning selections throughout the evening, including his flagship wine, Cepparello - a Sangiovese of towering complexity and finesse. He will also present Uvaggio, a distinctive blend of Nebbiolo, Vespolina and Croatina that comes from Propriet� Sperino, his Piedmont estate located at the foothills of the Alps.

The menu for the evening includes:

Reception

Terroir del Nord Erbaluce di Caluso 2008

Dinner

Confit baby octopus, fresh chickpea hummus, black olive honey
Isole e Olena Collezione De Marchi Chardonnay 2007

Braised wild boar belly, parsnip, cavolo nero, anise
Propriet� Sperino Uvaggio Coste della Sesia 2005

Roasted squab breast, spring onion-giblet risotto, morel mushrooms
Isole e Olena Cepparello 2004

Grass fed beef sirloin, bone marrow "cr�me caramel", carrots, cocoa nibs
Isole e Olena Collezione De Marchi Cabernet Sauvignon 2003

Coconut cr�me brul�e, caramelized apricots and apricot sorbet
with almond frangipane
Isole e Olena Vin Santo del Chianti Classico 2000

The evening will begin at 6:30 p.m. with wine and hors d'oeuvres, with dinner to follow at 7 p.m. The cost to attend is $120 per person, exclusive of tax and gratuity. Reservations are highly recommended and may be made by calling (312) 441-1920.

About Sepia
Located in Chicago's West Loop neighborhood at 123 N. Jefferson St., Sepia features the inventive American cuisine of Executive Chef Andrew Zimmerman. The restaurant is open for lunch from Monday through Friday from 11:30 to 2 p.m. Dinner is offered Sunday from 5 to 9 pm.; Monday through Thursday from 5:15 to 9:30 p.m.; and Friday and Saturday from 5:15 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Sepia also features a chic lounge that is open Sunday from 5 to 9 p.m.; Monday through Thursday from 4:30 to 9:30 p.m.; and Friday and Saturday from 4:30 to 10:30 p.m. Valet parking is available. Reservations are recommended and may be made by calling (312) 441-1920. For more information, please visit www.sepiachicago.com.