Autumn Dinner
| Theme | Autumn Dinner |
|---|---|
| Venue | GianMarco's Restaurant |
| Location | Birmingham, Alabama |
| Date | Oct 28, 2012 |
| Time | 6:00 pm |
| Host | Event Chairman: Jennie Whitman |
| Chef | Chef/Owner Giani Respinto |
| Wine Selection | Jennie Whitman & Charles Yeates |
This event is our 6th visit to GianMarco's Restaurant. This neighborhood restaurant has wowed locals since its inception, and is packed every lunch and dinner. Chef Giani Respinto's menus adapt Old World recipes and flavors, heavily influenced in the Italian tradition, while changing seasonally to utilize Alabama's wonderful produce. As always, the restaurant performed beautifully, and we all left full and happy.
Meal 1: PRELUDE: Cornmeal dusted flash-fried Apalachicola Oyster with Tomato Relish; Guanciale and Basil wrapped Grilled Gulf Shrimp with Roasted Red Pepper Aioli; Tuna Crudo, White Bean & Arugula Bruschetta.
Wine 1: Tiefenbrunner Pinot Grigio (Trintino) 2011; Allegrini Valpolicella Superior Veneto) 2011.
Meal 2: PRIMO PIATTO: Pan-Roasted Day-Boat Scallop, served with Truffled Green Beans, Curried Yukon Gold Potatoes & Carrot Ginger Broth.
Wine 2: Tramin Pinot Bianco (Trintino) 2010.
Meal 3: SECONDO PIATTO: Apple-Cider Brined Pancetta-Wrapped Duroc Pork Tenderloin, served over Butternut Squash Risotto with Granny Apple & Sage Compote.
Wine 3: Prunotto Barbaresco 2006.
Meal 4: PIATTO PRINCIPALE: Pistachio and Goat Cheese Crusted Lamb Rib Chop, served with Mushroom Fregola, Grilled Asparagus and Red Wine Reduction.
Wine 4: WINES BROUGHT BY ATTENDEES AND SHARED: Ca' Rome Romano Marengo Barolo 2001, Salvano Barolo 1995, Sordo Barolo 1995, Cordero di Montezemolo Barolo 2007, Ciabot Berton Barolo 2007, Attilio Ghisolfi :Bussia Bricco Visette" Barolo 2007, Prunotto "Cannubi" Barolo 1990, Cantina del Pino "Albesani" Barbaresco 2007, Montestefano Barbaresco 2004, La Rasina Brunello di Montalcino 1999, Silvio Nardi Brunello 1997, Casanova di Neri "Tento Nuova" Brunello 1995, Fanti Brunello 1996 & 2000, Le Macioche Brunello 1999, Gaja Brunello 1998, Ciacci Piccolomini D'Aragona Brunello 1999, Salvioni Brunello 2001, Rocca di Montegrossi Chianti Classico Riserva 1996, Frescobaldi Rufina Nipozzano 1997, Selvapiana Bucerchiale Rufina Chianti Riserva 2006, Vescine Chianti Classico 2007, Terrabianca Campaccio Riserva 2000, Percarlo IGT 1997, Dievole Novecento Chianti Classico 2007, Felsina Rancia Chianti Classico Riserva 2007, Villa di Capezzano Carmigrano 2000, Volpaia Balifico 2005, Ornellaia 1998, Numanthia 2004, Clio "Jumilla" 2003, Robert Hunter Pinot Noir 2005, Robert hunter Cabernet 2005.
Meal 5: DOLCE: Pumpkin Cheese Cake with Cinnamon Anglaise & Pumpkin Ice Cream.
Wine 5: Fattoria di Felsina Berardenga Vin Santo del Chianti Classico 2003.