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Small Vineyards Italian Winemaker Dinner
Sommelier Tommy Thompson is constantly on the search for new small production wineries and enjoys sharing his new finds. His next "Taste with Tommy" will span two-days of "la dolce vita". It begins with a traditional Italian family dinner held on Friday, September 9th in the Orca Ballroom, paired with the top rated wines from both Antonio Sanguineti and Podere Ciona Wineries. Followed by an in-depth Small Vineyards Tour d'Italia on Saturday, September 10th in the Chinnook room.
The Wineries
Antonio Sanguienneti was destined to be a winemaker. When Antonio was a young man, there was a dispute about the family land which left him without a vineyard, but that didn't discourage his dreams. He acquired the knowledge and passion for winemaking along with his steadfast determination to be the best. Sanguieneti's wines are reflective of his flamboyant personality - unique Italian wines that garner constant praise. He is known for bold, intelligent reds that simultaneously suggest control and grace. He is often referred to as Il Maestro; lending an ear and sage advice to many of Italy's winemakers or orchestrating a musical blend that would make Verdi proud.
The Podere Ciona estate and vineyards are located in Chianti Classico, the original and oldest part of Tuscany's Chianti wine-growing region, symbolized by the Gallo Nero, or Black Rooster, a figure prominently featured on the authentication labels of locally produced wines. Podere Ciona is a winery steeped in family tradition. Franco Gastteschi and his son Lorenzo manage the vineyards and cellars, which are known for their Chianti Classico Riserva. There superior wines, are a result of keeping grape yields very low, averaging one bottle per vine with harvesting done exclusively by hand.
The Family Dinner
In keeping with family tradition, Tulalip Executive Chef Perry Masciti recalls Sunday afternoon suppers at his Grandma Barbato's and Grandma Mascitti's homes. "Both Grandmas had very different styles of cooking, but same instinctive cooking from the soul attitude. It's their hands I remember. Their working hands said love to their family and friends a million times. Braciole is one of the courses for this special wine-dinner that bring me to that comfort place. I've put a few twists on the recipe, but Grandma's hands are always present," says Mascitti.
The evening begins with a traditional family social hour for mixing and mingling over wine and nibbles
Antipasti
Warm freshly pulled mozzarella, marinated artichoke hearts, capicola, variety of salamis, grissini's, calamari caponata, marinated cremeni mushrooms, tuna with hard boiled eggs, assorted olives, anchovies
NV Trevisiol Prosecco Extra Dry - 2008 Le Rote Vernaccia
2008 Antonio Sanguineti Chianti DOCG - 2009 Antonio Sanguineti Nessun Dorma
Seated Menu
Ditalini Fennel Soup with Sausage
2009 Lo Triolet Pinot Gris
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Boards of Polenta to Share
Prepared with gorgonzola, hazelnuts, roasted red bell peppers, fired zucchini blossom
2005 Podere Ciona Merlot
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Bowls of Pasta with Scampi
Pasta with scampi, san marzano tomatoes, basil, walnuts, parmigiano-reggiano, and pancetta
2006 Podere Ciona Chianti Classico Riserva
2006 Antonio Sanguineti Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
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Braciole Filet Mignon
Rolaude filled with prosciutto, fontina, mozzarella, pine nuts and hard boiled eggs. Served with a
tomato lemon-sage brown butter and roasted seasonal vegetables
2004 Antonio Sanguineti Brunello di Montalcino
2006 Poderi Elia Barbaresco Serracapelli
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Mama's Garden Salad Bowl
Greens, asparagus and vine tomatoes, oregano leaves with olive oil and red wine vinegar
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Dolce to share
Assorted Italian Cookies ~ Pizzelles, Chocolate-Cherry Biscotti, Anise-Almond Biscotti, Pignoli Cookies, Lemon-Ricotta Cookies, Pastry Ribbons with honey and powered sugar, Pistachio and Dried Apricot Torrone
2009 Tre Donne 'Donna Blu' Moscato d'Asti
The Italian Family Heritage Dinner reception will begin at 6:30pm with dinner following at 7:00pm.
The dinner is priced at $95 plus tax and gratuity ($123.69)
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LocationTulalip Resort - Orca Ballroom (View)
10200 Quil Ceda Blvd.
Tulalip, WA 98271
United States
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| Minimum Age: 21 |
| Kid Friendly: No |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: No |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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