Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Pedroncelli Wine Dinner at Nello Cucina














On June 27, 2012, in honor of Wine Wednesday we are hosting a Wine Dinner, featuring Pedroncelli Winery. Located in Sonoma’s Dry Creek Valley, Pedroncelli is family owned & operated.

Tonight’s featured varietals –

East Side Vineyards,  Sauvignon Blanc
Crisp & full-flavored on the finish, with hints of melon & grapefruit.

F. Johnson Vineyards, Chardonnay
Green apple, honeydew melon & lemon grass on the nose,  a combination of barrel & malo-lactic fermentation, with a slight creamy finish.

Russian River Valley Vineyards, Pinot Noir
My personal favorite, well rounded & easy to drink, with a dash of clove spice & cherry.

Four Grapes Vintage Port
Berry, caramel & toffee bouquet on the nose, with hints of raspberry, spice, & cream soda flavors on the palate. Rich & flavorful dessert wine



Menu

Passed Hors D’ Oeuvres
Chef’s Selection
Sauvignon Blanc, East Side Vineyard, 2011




Cannelloni di Salmone Affumicato
Large tube pasta filled with smoked salmon, leeks, mascarpone,
light lobster cream sauce
Chardonnay, F. Johnson Vineyard, 2010



Arrosta di Lonza
Roasted pork loin with almond parsley pesto over creamy polenta
Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, 2010





Torta di Caramello
Almond caramel cake, whipped cream, macerated berries
Four Grapes, Vintage Port, 2006

Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Nello Cucina's Wine of the Month – Ciro Bianco, Librandi, 2010

Ciro Bianco, Librandi, 2010


Il Vino del Mese (Wine of the Month) for June is Bianco, Librandi, 2010. You will find Librandi in the small town of Ciro¢ Marnia, located in the Calabria region of Italy. This white varietal consists of 100% Greco Bianco, introduced to the area by the ancient Greeks.

Librandi’s Ciro¢ Bianco is brilliant lemon-green in color, ripe aromas of peach, lemon & orange citrus on the palate. Light to medium bodied with hints of almonds on the finish.
Elegant & versatile with crisp minerality proceeded by fresh fruit flavors makes Ciro Bianco a perfect summer wine. Pairs nicely with grilled vedgetables, swordfish, tuna & salmon.

We Recommend - 


    

Grigliata Di Vegetali

Grilled Eggplant, Zucchini, Yellow Squash & Shitake Mushrooms, Feta Cheese. Drizzled with E.V.O.O. & Red Wine Vinegar



Carpaccio di Salmone Affumicato

Smoked Norwegian Salmon, Belgian endive, sweet red onions, capers, E.V.O.O.,lemon mascarpone cheese crostini

Swordfish Puttanesca

Grilled swordfish, chopped tomatoes, Kalamata olives, capers