Italian Wine Dinner
Featuring: Banfi Vintners
December 3rd & 4th 2015
$95.00 Per Person
One Seating Only at 6:30PM
Bolla Prosecco Xtra Dry - Veneto
Fresh, fruity on the palate with a great vein of acidity and lively finish.
Reception
2014 Principessa Gavia - Gavi
Intense, fruit forward, with typical hints of pineapple & apple.
Well balanced, with gentle acidity and delicate, dry finish.
Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
Pancetta, Pepitas and Sorrel Cream
2014 "San Angelo" Pinot Grigio - Tuscany
Very fresh & fruity with pear, banana, peach, anise & honey notes.
Rich, full, round and very persistent.
Romaine Hearts & Radicchio
Crispy Pecorino Focaccia
Lemon Garlic Sauce and Merro Anchovies
2014 La Pettegola Vermentino - Tuscany
Apricot, grapefruit, flowers & spices typical of the Mediterranean scrub.
Full-bodied, with lively acidity which gives freshness & persistency in the final.
Steamed Leek Wrapped Seabass
Spaghetti Squash Gratin and Red Pepper Romesco
2012 Fonte alla Selva Chianti Classico - Castellina
Intense bouquet with varietal notes of cherry, prunes & blackberry,
etched by more spicy hints of licorice.
Round and full structure, balanced by a good acidity. Very persistent.
Bacon & Herb Crusted Kurobuta Pork Tenderloin
Mascarpone Whipped Potatoes and Merlot Gallinaccio Sauce
2011 Belnero - Tuscany
Gentle aromas with notes of vanilla, tobacco & coffee.
Also, fruity hints of cherry jam & prunes.
Powerful structure with soft & well balanced tannins.
Sangiovese Braised Short Ribs
Gorgonzola Walnut Polenta and Rosemary Red Wine Jus.
2011 Aska - Bolgheri
Powerful structure, full, very soft, with round & elegant tannins, very persistent.
Grana Padano
Florus Late Harvest - Moscadello di Montalcino
Varietal, elegant, harmonious with hints of exotic fruit, Mediterranean forest, raisins & honey. Sweet, ample, warm, very long finish.
Pineapple Port Cake with Layers of Ricotta
Venchi White Chocolate