What
La Spinetta Wine Dinner at Tavolino
When
6 p.m. Wednesday, January 11
Where
Tavolino Ristorante Italiano
2890 E. Skyline Dr.
More Info
tavolinoristorante.com
Tavolino Ristorante Italiano is hosting a five-course dinner featuring the wines of La Spinetta on Wednesday, January 11.
La Spinetta started out focusing on creating exemplary Moscato, then eventually gained a reputation for red wines such as Sangiovese as well. In 2011, they acquired Italy’s oldest Metodo Classico sparkling wine producer, Contratto.
Seats are $150 per person plus tax and gratuity.
La Spinetta Wine Dinner Menu
Welcome Cocktail
- Contratto Aperitif, orange twist, rocks
First Course
- Bruschetta al Vasto – focaccia, goat cheese, dates, pistachio, prosciutto
- Paired with: Contratto, Millesimato 2010, Extra Brut, Metodo Classico
Second Course
- Croccatini di Parmigiano-Reggiano e Carciofo – Parmigiano-Reggiano crisp, artichoke over arugula
- Paired with: Casanova della Spinetta, Vermentino, Toscana, 2015
Third Course
- Coniglio con Risotto – local rabbit loin, mushroom risotto, juniper reduction
- Paired with: La Spinetta, “Pin” Barbera/Nebbiolo, Piedmont, 2011
Fourth Course
- Carpaccio di Cervo – venison carpaccio, micro greens, truffle oil
- Paired with: La Spinetta, “Gallina” Barbera d’Alba, Piedmont, 2011
Fifth Course
- Rib Eye di Manzo alla Griglia – bone-in rib eye (served family style), mashed celery root and potato, broccolini
- Paired with: La Spinetta, “Starderi” Barbaresco, Piedmont, 2006
Dessert
- La Spinetta, “Biancospino” Moscato d’Asti, Piedmont, 2015
For more information, visit tavolinoristorante.com.
