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Osteria la Bottiglia, downtown Charleston's newest Italian eatery, is hosting a Wine Dinner on Monday, July 25th.

The evening will begin with a Sparkling Chardonnay Reception at 7 p.m., and dinner will follow soon after.

Here's a taste of what you're in for:

• Roasted bell peppers, fresh spinach, and octopus salad in balsamic vinaigrette paired with a L'Armangia Monferrato Bianco (Sauvignon Blanc) 2010 from Piedmont.
• Roman style lamb ragout on pappardelle pasta matched with a lovely red Alovini "Terre degli Eventi" Rosso (Aglianico/Sangiovese) 2009, Basilicata.
• La Querce Chianti Fiorentini "La Torretta" 2007, Tuscany followed by a selection of artisanal Italian cheeses paired with Sant'Agnese Rosso Toscana (Merlot/Sangiovese) 2007 from Tuscany.

The cost to attend is $55 per person plus tax and gratuitiy. Call (843) 727-4158 for reservations.

Hat tip to the Upper King Design District blog for spotting this.