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.
Article written by:
Jackie Tran
More about JackieJackie Tran is a Tucson-based food writer, photographer, culinary educator, and owner-chef of the now-closed food truck Tran’s Fats. Although he is best known locally for his work for Tucson Foodie, his work has also appeared in publications such as Bon Appétit, National Geographic, and the New York Times.
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