Exclusive Winemaker’s Dinner Hosts One of Italy’s Top Brunello Producers
Where: CinCin Ristorante, 1154 Robson Street, Vancouver
When: Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011, 6:30PM
Special Guest: Mario Bollag, Terralsole winemaker and proprietor
Through her role as wine director of CinCin Ristorante and frequent trips to Verona’s annual VinItaly Expo, Sarah McCauley has had the opportunity to taste the very best wines that Italy has to offer. Every so often, Sarah finds something truly special—a producer “that really captures my attention,” she says.
From the high slopes of Montalcino, Mario and Athena Bollag’s small production Terralsole Winery has steadily developed into one of Tuscany’s top Brunello producers—its Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2004 placed highly in Wine Spectators’ Top 100. Its unique, high altitude terroir and micro-climate promote a singular expression of Sangiovese.
Throughout the evening, Executive Chef Todd Howard will present a special multi-course menu paired with the wines of the Terralsole portfolio, while winemaker and proprietor, Mario Bollag will offer commentary and insight into his remarkable wines, and the label artwork that he creates.
MENU
sea urchin arancini + tomato and pomegranate concasse
scallop + cold smoked pancetta
lobster + basil prosecco sorbetto
reception
terrina
foie gras and rabbit terrine, agrodolce onions
walnut biscotti and saba gelee
rosso di montalcino doc 2006
raviolo
quail, apple and pancetta filled raviolo, dried organic olive oil
black grape sauce
pasticcio igt toscana 2005
coldoro igt toscana 2005
vitello
veal sweetbreads with perigord truffles, cauliflower puree
bone marrow gremolata
brunello di montalcino docg 2004
cervo
venison striploin wrapped in prosciutto with sage polenta
rosemary and onion marmalade, aged balsamic
brunello di montalcino riserva docg 2004
cannolo
filled with house made ricotta, hazelnuts, chocolate
and candied orange, bitter chocolate ice cream
grappa di brunello riserva
HOW TO PURCHASE
Tickets are $155 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Seating is limited to 24 guests.
Call 604 688 7338 to reserve your place at the table.
