Two of Piedmont’s Top Producers Make Vancouver Debut
Vancouver’s definitive modern Italian eatery, CinCin Ristorante, has just announced two unique truffle and wine dinners to be held on November 6 and November 27. Shane Taylor, CinCin Wine Director, along with restaurant director Richard Luxton, are delighted to orchestrate these exclusive events, featuring two of Piedmont’s top wineries.
“Piedmont is sometimes overlooked,” says Taylor, “however the wine cognoscenti realize its tremendous importance, and we’re thrilled to have two such brilliant producers make their debut here at CinCin.”
The Damilano Winery is over a century old. Managed by the founder’s great grandchildren, their estates produce mainly Nebbiolo de Barolo and Barbera. G.D. Vajra is located in Vergne, the highest commune in Barolo, where the late-ripening Nebbiolo grapes impart a distinctive flavour profile. Both wineries will present their finest bottles, which are consistently rated at 90 points and higher by major wine periodicals.
Executive chef Andrew Richardson will prepare a luxurious five-course tasting menu rich in the flavours of Autumn and featuring both black Piedmont and white Alba truffles, with several courses prepared on CinCin’s new Grillworks ‘Infierno’ rottiserie-grill.
The Damilano Wine + Truffle Dinner November 6th
Reception – passed canapés
Bottega Vina dei Poeti Prosecco
Black truffle poached lobster from Nova Scotia
Damilano Langhe Arneis DOCG 2011
Ravioli of ricotta and parmesan with black truffle
Damilano ‘Lecinqevigne’ Barolo DOCG 2009
Slow cooked rabbit with porcini mushrooms and white truffle
Damilano ‘Brunate’ Barolo DOCG 2007
Brassato di Barolo, short rib of beef braised in Barolo
with black truffle from Piedmont
Damilano ‘Liste’ Barolo DOCG 2006
Dessert
Glazed Dulcey chocolate mousse with toasted hazelnuts,
apricot, wine preserve and dried fruit
Damilano Moscato D’Asti 2013
The G.D. Vajra Wine and Truffle Dinner November 27th
Reception – passed canapés
NV – Vajra N.S. della Neve Sparkling Rosé
Black truffle and foie gras parfait
2012 Vajra Bianco di Serralunga “Dragon”
Ravioli of ricotta and parmesan with black truffle
2011 Vajra Barbera d’Alba
Slow cooked rabbit with porcini mushrooms and white truffle from Alba
2010 Vajra Barolo Bricco delle Viole
Brassato di Barolo, short rib of beef braised in Barolo with black Piedmont truffle
2005 Vajra Barolo Baudana Baudana
Dessert
Glazed Dulcey chocolate mousse with toasted hazelnuts,
apricot, wine preserve and dried fruit
2013 Vajra Moscato d’Asti
The dinners both commence with a reception at 6:30 pm followed by dinner at 7:00 pm. Tickets are $185 per person, plus tax and gratuity, and can be purchased by calling 604 688 7338 or emailing info@cincin.net.
ABOUT TOPTABLE GROUP:
One of Canada’s leading hospitality groups, Toptable Group has four elegant, yet approachable, restaurants in Vancouver and Whistler: Araxi, CinCin, Blue Water Cafe and West, as well as the chocolaterie, patisserie and café, Thierry. More information can be found online at www.toptable.ca.
