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A Gastronomic Tasting Tour Of Italy - Gente Ristorante Italiano
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Friday April 30, 2004
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Owner: Jay Mitchell
Chef: Claudio Malo
Jay Mitchell offered an authentic Italian dining experience from the diverse regions with this tasting tour of Italy. Each course was perfectly paired with wines from each region. A fantastic evening was had by all.
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| A Gastronomic Tasting Tour Of Italy - Gente Ristorante Italiano |
Full Retail Price $ |
Piedmont Appetizers
Prosciotto Melon, Mozzarella and Tomato, Calamari Fritti |
Batasiolo Gavi di Gavi 2002
Ripe apple, with hints of flowers and minerals. Medium body went well with the hors d'ouvres. |
$ 12.00 |
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Trentino Salad
Salad of mixed greens with Beef Carpaccio |
Santa Margherita Merlot 2002
Ruby red, a delicate full nose of cherries, vanilla and violets. Fresh slightly tannic with a velvety structure. It was wonderful with the Carpaccio. |
$22.00 |
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Veneto Pasta
Lobster Ravioli |
Bolla Valpolicella Classico "Le Poiane" 1999
Garnet red in color. A nose of black pepper, with cedar hints. A dry, medium body spicy wine, velvety, rich, complex and well balanced. A long finish, will age for 3 to 5 years. This wine was a perfect accompaniment with the Ravioli. |
$20.00 |
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Tuscany Entrée
Veal Milanese with Chopped Tomato and Arrugola |
Castello Banfi Rosso di Montalcino 2001
Deep ruby - red in color, a dry, velvety taste. Full bodied. Was delicious with the veal. |
$22.00 |
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Sicily Dessert
Classic fruit soup with Moscato |
Pellegrino Moscato di Pantelleria 2002
Aroma of orange blossoms. Smooth candy in the mouth. Delicious. |
$19.00 |
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Grappa Alexander
Approachable spirit with crisp fall-fruit flavors like Cortland apples and Bosc pears.
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$29.00 |
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