An Evening with Elena: Antonutti Wine & Nebraska’s Best Bounty
Join us on Wednesday, June 11th for a special evening at Dante featuring a three-course wine dinner with Antonutti Winery, presented by Elena Cattarossi—making her first-ever visit to Dante. This intimate event runs from 6:00 to 8:30pm, with reservations available throughout the evening. Guests will enjoy three expertly paired courses, three curated wine pours, and a sweet treat to finish, all for $95 per person.
The menu will highlight the freshest local Nebraska produce available, thoughtfully crafted to complement each wine and celebrate the early summer bounty.
Hailing from the heart of Friuli, Antonutti Winery has been a family-run estate for over 100 years. Known for their expressive, terroir-driven wines, Antonutti blends tradition with innovation to showcase the unique character of northeastern Italy. Elena, part of the fourth generation at the winery, brings warmth, insight, and deep knowledge to every pour. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet Elena and experience the vibrant flavors of Friuli—without leaving Omaha.
Tasting Friuli: Wine Class with Elena Cattarossi
Join us on Saturday, June 14th at 1pm for a special Wine School at Dante, led by Elena Cattarossi of Antonutti Winery, visiting from Friuli, Italy. This fun, guided tasting features 8 pours with a focus on the Friuli region and offers an inside look at one of Italy’s most expressive and exciting wine-producing areas. $40 per person. Founded in 1921 and still family-run, Antonutti Winery has grown across four generations and now farms 50 hectares in the heart of Friuli Grave. Known for their terroir-driven, elegantly made wines, Antonutti blends tradition with a modern touch. This class is the perfect follow-up to our Antonutti wine dinner on June 11th, as you’ll taste through nearly the entire Antonutti portfolio. Whether you’re attending both or just looking to deepen your Italian wine knowledge, this is a rare chance to sip and learn with Elena herself. Seats are limited!
Early Summer Unlimited Wine Tasting
End of Summer Unlimited Wine Tasting
Let’s toast to the tail end of summer! Join us on Sunday, August 10th for a laid-back, walk-around wine tasting at Dante. From 12–3pm, drop in anytime and enjoy unlimited wine pours from over two dozen wines—spanning Italy and beyond. We’ll be slinging fresh Margherita pizza while you swirl, sip, and chat with wine pros. Even better? All bottles will be available to take home at below retail pricing. Whether you’re restocking your cellar or just need a few crowd-pleasers for late summer hangs, this is your chance to try before you buy. Come thirsty.
A Night in Tuscany with Giacomo Giusti
Join us on Wednesday, August 27th for an unforgettable evening at Dante as we welcome back Giacomo Giusti, the charismatic son of the owner of I Giusti & Zanza winery in Tuscany. This marks Giacomo’s second visit to Omaha, and we couldn’t be more excited to host him once again for a night of exceptional wine, food, and storytelling. Guests will enjoy a four-course menu paired with four distinct wines, carefully selected to highlight the richness and depth of this historic Tuscan estate. The dinner is priced at $140 per person, with reservations available between 6:00 and 8:30pm.
Nestled in the coastal hills of Tuscany, I Giusti & Zanza is renowned for crafting elegant, small-production wines that blend classic Italian varietals with international influences. With a commitment to organic farming and minimal intervention in the cellar, their wines capture the essence of the region’s terroir—complex, bold, and beautifully balanced. This evening offers the rare chance to hear directly from Giacomo about his family’s winemaking philosophy and the stories behind each bottle, all while enjoying a menu inspired by the Tuscan table.
