Three Winemakers, One Night

UPDATED Aug 30, 2026 — full menu and wine pairings now confirmed below.

Wednesday, September 16, 2026. 6:30 PM. Siena is closing its doors to the public for one night and opening them to something Austin doesn't see often: three Italian winemaker-owners, in the same room, at the same table, pouring their own wine and talking about it themselves.

Reserve your seat by email events@sienarestaurant.com or call us at (512) 349-7667.

Details:

• $165 per person, plus tax and 22% standard gratuity

• Doors and bar open at 5:30 PM, dinner begins 6:30 PM

• Full restaurant event

• Reservations by phone or email only — no online booking for this one

Who's coming

• Giovanni Folonari — eighth generation of a legendary Tuscan wine family, pouring under his own label, Spalletti. Chianti Classico country, the real thing.

• Medici Ermete — the family behind some of the most respected Lambrusco in Emilia-Romagna, five generations deep, still run by the family that started it in 1890.

• Mariano Buglioni — Valpolicella, Veneto. A winemaker who also runs his own osterias back home, so he knows exactly how his wine is supposed to show up on a plate.

This is a full restaurant event. As each wine is poured, the winemaker behind that bottle will talk to the whole restaurant about what's in the glass. No sommelier standing in for the people who made the wine — course by course, glass by glass.

An hour before dinner, the bar opens early so guests can wander in, buy a drink, relax, or meet the winemakers before anyone sits down. No formal program — just good conversation before an unhurried dinner. Drinks during the cocktail hour are not included in the event price.

The Menu

Aperitivo

Osetra Caviar, Crème Fraîche, Chives, Potato Pavé

Butter-Poached Maine Lobster Grilled Cheese — Brie and Smoked Gouda, Brioche, Tarragon Pesto

Paired with La Pietra Chardonnay (Tenute Folonari)

Capesante al Tartufo

Pan-Seared Diver Scallop, Grana Padano Cream Sauce, Creamy Peruvian Potatoes, Black Truffle Shavings

Paired with Buglioni Lugana

Carpaccio di Tonno

Sushi-Grade Hawaiian Yellowfin Tuna, Crispy Crostini, Foie Gras Toast, Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Paired with Medici Ermete Unique Rosé Metodo Classico

Risotto con Pancetta e Funghi

Roasted Duroc Pork Belly, Porcini Mushroom Risotto, White Truffle Alba Butter, Shaved White Alba Truffles

Paired with Campo al Mare, Bolgheri Rosso — a Super Tuscan (Tenute Folonari)

Peposo

Tuscan Beef Short Ribs, Roasted Garlic and Fresh Cracked Pepper, Parmesan Heirloom Polenta

Paired with Buglioni Amarone

Dolci

Chocolate Truffles

Paired with Medici Ermete Quercioli Dolce Reggiano

Reserve your seat by email events@sienarestaurant.com or call us at (512) 349-7667.