Fabulous Italian Dinner With Fantastic Italian Wines

With the passed appetizers, members enjoyed Berlucchi Franciacorta '61 Extra Brut, a sparkling wine crafted, like Champagne, from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir and made in the Traditional Method. Also offered was the 2016 Pagliarese Chianti Classico from Felsina, with the grapes sourced from a vineyard replanted with a massal selection from old vines dating back to 1966.  This Chianti also contains Canaiolo and Mammolo grapes that soften as well as adding floral and spicy notes.

 

For the first course, the Bisci Verdicchio di Matelica Vigneto Fogliano 2021 was poured and was a crowd pleaser, offering amazing aromatics of floral, citrus and tropical fruits with high acidity creating a juicy palate. This wine hails from the Marche region of Italy at about 1,200 feet above sea level.

 

For the main course, two wines were offered.  The 2011 Produttori Barbaresco, a bit garnet in color, but showing beautiful aromas.  This 13 year old Nebbiolo, crafted from a well renowned co-operative in Barbaresco, was stunning and paired perfectly with the Veal Saltimboca.  Guests were also presented with a second option, the 2013 Tignanello from Antinori, a Super Tuscan style wine (80 Sangiovese, 15 Cabernet Sauvignon, 5 Cabernet Franc). A cult favorite and a stunning wine where Cabernet provided additional 'bones' for the blend.

 

We defaulted to a classic with dessert, serving the ever enjoyable Limoncillo that was perfectly chilled.