Italy & Burgundy meet at Basta (Boulder Burgundy Festival).

Over the more than 15 years that Brett has been leading the Boulder Burgundy Festival (October 24-26), he’s experimented with different formats for tastings and events. Each year new festival partners have added different gastronomic dimensions to the beloved event.

This year, Brett decided to embrace his inner italophile: Why not combine the wines of Corton with earthy, homey Italian cuisine? After all, Italian “hearth” dining evokes the meals Brett has enjoyed on his many trips to Burgundy where the simplicity of the food is rivaled only by the rich flavors of the locally sourced ingredients.

He turned to chef Kelly Whitaker of Basta here in Boulder and asked him to create a family-style dinner inspired by wine country cookery.

Basta — meaning “enough” in Italian — was founded on a very simple idea: “One wood-fired oven evoking techniques both past and present.”

“There couldn’t be a better way to enjoy the wines of Burgundy,” says Brett, “than with a hearth-fired, family-style menu, just like so many memorable evenings I’ve spent in Burgundy with winemakers there.”

There is still availability for what Brett and chef Kelly are capping at 45 guests to ensure the intimacy of the gathering.

“After meeting with chef,” recalls Brett, “I knew we had found the right balance for these wines. I know our guests are going to enjoy it as much as I will!”

Friday, October 24

The Hill and the Hearth:
Dubreuil-Fontaine at Basta
BOULDER BURGUNDY MARQUEE DINNER
6pm at Basta
$425 per person all-inclusive

Join us for an intimate Featured Producer Dinner at Basta Restaurant with Christine Gruère-Dubreuil, owner and winemaker of the historic Domaine Dubreuil-Fontaine in Pernand-Vergelesses. This rare opportunity to dine alongside one of Burgundy’s most respected vigneronnes will showcase her elegant, terroir-driven wines paired with a thoughtfully curated menu from Chef Kelly Whitaker and his team. With only 45 seats available, this exclusive evening promises an unforgettable experience of fine wine, exquisite food, and personal connection to the heart of Burgundy. Don’t miss your chance to experience the craftsmanship and hospitality of Domaine Dubreuil-Fontaine in the warm setting of one of Boulder’s most acclaimed restaurants.

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