Italia in Three Acts is a series of three standalone wine dinners, each on its own night with its own region and menu — from the bold soul of Verona to the polished legacy of Tuscany. Each evening is five courses, every wine chosen to sit with the plate in front of you, and every night still lands where Sugo always lands — on steak.
The best way to understand Italian wine is to sit down with it.
This ticket is for Act I: The Wines of Verona, on Tuesday, June 30. Acts II and III will be released for purchase after Act I — so you can come back for the next night, or the full series. Guests of Act I get early access to both before they open to the public.
ACT I: THE WINES OF VERONA — Tommasi
Tuesday, June 30, 2026 · Veneto, Italy · One Seating
Verona isn’t just Romeo and Juliet — it’s Amarone, one of Italy’s most commanding wines: grapes dried for months before pressing, poured against the steak course the whole night is built to reach.
$227 per seat — five courses, all wine pairings, tax, and gratuity included. One seat covers one guest for this evening.
Reception
Arancini with Short Rib + Parmesan Fonduta
Wine: Prosecco
Course 1
Hamachi Crudo Lemon oil, Calabrian chili, fennel pollen
Wine: Tommasi Lugana
Course 2
Wild Mushroom Risotto Black truffle, aged parmigiano
Wine: Valpolicella Classico
Course 3
Duck Breast Amarone cherry reduction, crispy farro
Wine: Ripasso
Course 4
Dry-Aged Strip Charred broccolini, bone marrow butter
Wine: Amarone
Course 5
Dark Chocolate Budino Olive oil, sea salt, honey comb
Wine: Grappa Cordial
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Italia in Three Acts - Act I at Sugo Italian Steakhouse at Hotel Ballast is sold out.