6/21 & 6/22: Winemaker’s Dinner and Guided Tasting with Portugal’s Osvaldo Amado

Xiquet Celebrates Globally Renowned Raríssimo Wines

Washington, DC--Chef Danny Lledó announced today two incredibly rare opportunities to enjoy selections from Raríssimo Wines and meet one of Portugal’s most awarded winemakers, Osvaldo Amado. On June 21 and 22 Amado will present his wines at Lledó’s MICHELIN Star, AAA Five Diamond destination restaurant Xiquet (2404 Wisconsin Avenue NW; 202-913-4671). Guests can reserve tickets to an intimate personal tasting, or a lavish multi-course dinner in Xiquet’s new Cellar.

Guided Wine Tasting

Wednesday, June 21

Reservations for parties of 1-4 are available at 5:30pm, 7:00pm, or 8:30pm 

$150 per person, exclusive of tax or gratuity 

The private tasting of five wines will be paired with snacks from Xiquet, offering a sensory tour through Portugal’s Dão and Bairrada wine regions.

Portuguese Winemaker’s Dinner

Thursday, June 22

Reservations for parties of 1-4 are available at 6:00pm or 8:15pm

$250 per person, exclusive of tax or gratuity

An intimate wine dinner will feature a seven-course tasting menu of Portuguese cuisine inspired by the Bairrada region of Portugal, where Chef Danny’s mother Maria Helena was born and raised.

Portuguese winemaker Osvaldo Amado and selections of his Raríssimo Wines 

(Credit: Raríssimo Wines)

Reservations can be made online via Tock at https://www.exploretock.com/xiquet/. For more information, additional photos, or to speak to Chef Danny or Mr. Amado, contact Anthony Hesselius at anthonyh@lindarothpr.com or 202-277-3642. 

About Xiquet by Danny Lledó

Xiquet (chee-KETT) by Chef Danny Lledó features a sought-after tasting menu showcasing the finest products from around the world served with warm, Mediterranean hospitality. Among the best fine dining restaurants in Washington DC, Xiquet has held a MICHELIN Star since 2021 and earned MICHELIN’s Sommelier of the Year Award in 2022. AAA honored Xiquet with the travel authority’s highest rating, making it the only Five Diamond restaurant currently in the city. The tasting menu offers over 20 compositions with innovative preparations of the traditional cuisine of Valencia, Spain, ignited by a wood-fire kitchen. The flavors of Valencia reflect the region’s warm coastal climate, abundant agriculture, and plentiful fresh seafood. It is also the cradle of the famed Spanish rice dish, Paella. Current menus, images and private event capabilities in the new Xiquet Cellar are available online. Follow Chef Danny and his team on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

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