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Leeds - Local Heroes dinner at Zucco
This jaunt in our Local Heroes dinner series takes us to Italy, via Leeds! Join Events Manager Catherine for a three-course Italian feast with equally exuberant wines to match.
Buon appetito!
Food, wine and conviviality is synonymous with Italy and so what better place to hold a Local Heroes dinner than at Zucco!
Hosted by Events Manager Catherine, you’ll enjoy a three-course Italian feast with a selection of wines that she will present to you throughout the meal, explaining the pairings and their provenance.
Menu
Aperitif
Franciacorta Mozzafiato Brut NV, Ferghettina
Bread, olive oil & balsamic, olives & pickles
Starter
Smoked salmon and mascarpone crostini, herring caviar
Timorasso Derthona, La Colombera 2024
Cirò Rosato Gaglioppo, Santa Venere 2024
Main
Ox cheek, pea and Grana Padana risotto
(Woodland mushroom risotto, vg)
Chianti Classico Vigna del Sorbo Gran Selezione, Fontodi 2014
Dessert
Lemon polenta cake, raspberry compote
Orvieto Classico Superiore Muffa Nobile ‘Calcaia’, Barberani 2024 50cl
Zucco is an Italian family restaurant in Meanwood a suburb of Leeds, specialising in Italian sharing plates. Designed with a range of pizzette, fresh seafood, meat and pasta dishes with roots in the south of Italy, the menu is influenced by cuisine from across the whole of the boot.
Sit back, relax, and let the Tastings & Events team guide you through the wonders of food and wine pairing, whether it be at a restaurant takeover, themed dinner, Members’ lunch, or foodie masterclass. Our team will help members learn the building blocks of how the flavours and sensations in food and wine interact. The menus for the events are usually provided on registration but do let us know of any dietary or seating requirements.
Do you send physical tickets or is it all e-tickets?
We no longer send out physical tickets for our events. An email confirming registration will be sent to the member who has purchased the ticket(s) and this email can be used as confirmation upon arrival at the event.
Can I bring a non-member?
Yes. Tickets must be booked by a member, but you are welcome to bring non-member guests.
Do I need to know lots about wine to attend?
Absolutely not! Our events target a range of experience and knowledge levels, and we try to make this clear on our event pages. If you’re unsure if an event is for you, simply contact tastings@thewinesociety.com and we will try to help.
Do I get a discount on wines after events?
After our ‘in person’ events, we offer attendees a 10% discount on the wines we have shown, subject to availability. You will be provided with a private code after attending the event to redeem the discount
What is your cancellation policy?
Full details on our cancellation policy can be found here.
Can I join a waiting list for sold out events?
Yes. Please do feel free to join our waiting lists for sold out events. If tickets become available you will be contacted by email.