Five-Course Prix Fixe Wine Dinner at Villa Peru (MENU)


September 26, 2018
By Matt Sterner

Each course to be paired with wines from Argentina's Antigal Winery & Estates.

(GMT-07:00)

Villa Peru Restaurant is hosting a five-course prix fixe wine pairing dinner from 6 – 9 p.m. on Thursday, September 27.

The menu will feature an assortment of Peruvian classics such as ceviche, a hand-selected cheese board, and whipped Peruvian yellow potatoes that are served with layers of thin-cut octopus.

Each course is paired with a glass of wine from Antigal Winery & Estates, which is grown and made in the hills of Mendoza, Argentina.

Tickets are $75 per person and reservations are required due to limited seating.

Five-Course Prix Fixe Dinner Menu

First Course
  • Causa Montada con Pulpito al Olivo – whipped Peruvian yellow potato in aji Amarillo pepper, thin-cut octopus, and soft cream made of Botija olives
  • Paired with the Antigal Uno Malbec 2014 or the Antigal Uno Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
Second Course
  • Ceviche de Lenguado – Lenguado fish marinated in Peruvian Rocoto aji pepper, classic Leche de Tigre, cilantro, red onion, sweet potato, and Choclo Peruvian corn
  • Paired with the Antigal Uno Sauvignon Blanc 2018
Third Course
  • Filet Mignon Seco – tender meat served with onions, cilantro, Chicha de Jora, Peruvian peppers, Canarian beans, and white rice
  • Paired with the Aduentus Mediterraneo 2013, Aduentus Classic 2015, or Antigal One “La Dolores Vineyard” 2009
Fourth Course
  • Hand-Selected Cheese Board
  • Paired with the Antigal Uno “La Dolores Vineyard” 2008 or the Antigal One “Dona Angeles Vineyard” 2010
Fifth Course
  • Suspiro de Limena – “Sigh of Lima Lady” silky cream and caramel-like base, topped with Port wine meringue and cinnamon powder
  • Paired with the Taylor 10 Year Tawney Port

Villa Peru Restaurant is located at 1745 E. River Rd. For more information and to make your reservations, call (520) 900-7310 or visit villaperutucson.com.

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