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Italian Wine Dinner - Tuscany And Abruzzo Regions

Tue, June 5, 2018 (6:30 PM - 9:30 PM)

Cost: $100 per person (includes food, wine, tax and gratuity)

For our June Wine Dinner we decided to focus the wine pairings on two regions in Italy: Maremma (Tuscany) and Abruzzo. The two wineries being Rubbia al Colle and Bove.

First Course:
Pan Seared Bronzino, Grilled artichokes, Fava Beans, Caramelized Nectarine Puree, Micro Citrus mix

Pairing: Safari (Bove) – Aromas envelope hints of citrus, apples and tropical fruit. This wine is dense and weighty with a fresh, soft, dryness. Fruit is perfectly balanced by acidity and structure.

Second Course:
Warm Farro Salad, Patty Pan Crudo, Baby Heirloom Tomatoes, Cipollini Relish, Grilled Eggplant, Prosecco Battered Zucchini Blossoms, Rabuccolo Beurre Rouge

Pairing: Rabuccolo (Rubbia al Colle) – The Rabuccolo delivers flavors of ripe fresh fruit and spice framed by a mouthwatering acidity. Green pepper and red fruits show on the palate with balsamic nuances.

Third Course:
Pork Cheek Ravioli, Hickory Nut Gap Braised Pork Cheek, Guanciale Ragu, Blistered Lunchbox Peppers, Blue Ridge Asiago, Micro Arugula

Pairing: Le Pulledre (Rubbia al Colle) – This wine is full-bodied and persistent. Ripe, dark fruit mingles with aromatics hinting at balsamic and mint.

Fourth Course:
Roasted Lamb Tenderloin, Grilled Local Oyster Mushrooms, Garlic Broccolini, Cinnamon-currant pesto, Marso Fig Demi-Glace, Crispy Fennel Fronds

Pairing: Marso (Bove)- This robust Montepulciano d’Abruzzo mirrors flavors of blackberry, cassis, wild strawberry and spices. Acid and tannins produce a long, lingering finish.

Fifth Course (Dessert):
Blueberry Cannoli, Local Blueberries, Cayenne-Chocolate Ganache, Mocha Powder

Pairing: Olpaio (Rubbia al Colle) – This wine relies heavily on Merlot as its workhorse grape. The result is a wine with grippy, persistent red fruit. Anticipate aromas and flavors of leather and balsamic laced among sweet floral notes.

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