"The waters of the world divide us. . . .the wines of the world unite us"
Best of Both Worlds Wine Dinner
Friday, August 28th, 2015
Reception 6:00 pm
Prosecco, Zonin
Dinner 6:45 pm
1st Course
Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms
with mascarpone cheese, pine nuts, basil & couscous
&
Gnocchi
filled with spinach & ricotta mousse; white truffle & cheese fondue sauce
Wine Pairing: Pouilly Fuissé, France
2nd Course
Bucati with Foraged Mushroom Ragú
porcini, chantrelle, shitake, cremini
Wine Pairing: Tenuta Polvaro Nero, Italy
Entreé
Spiedini
grilled beef tenderloin bundles, filled with Parma prosciutto, golden raisins, charred heirloom
tomato & cacio cavallo cheese; served with risotto cake & grilled asparagus
Wine Pairing: Peter Franus, Zinfandel, California
Dolce
Saint Joseph Sfinge (Zeppole)
A traditional dessert from the area of Palermo, Sicily
vanilla beignet filled with sweetened ricotta cream & chocolate chips; topped with apricot glaze
Wine Pairing: Moscato Saracco, Italy
