Piemontese Menu
Menu £90.00 pp incl. wines
Aperitif: Prosecco di Conegliano Vitivinicola Palazzo Rosso Sommariva. Dry & semi-sparkling, very light with a slight almond bitterness to an otherwise ripe fruit taste.
Canapes: Parmigiano Reggiano Crisps, Black Rice 'Risotto' with Scallops, Herbed Sairass Ricotta Toasts.
First Course
Crostini al Tartufi: Pagnotta Toasts with Wild Mushrooms with Lardo Cinta Sinese & Wild Rocket
Wine: Langhe Arneis
Roberto Sarotto, Piedmont, N Italy delicious earthy light textured wine with a light fizz.
Main Course
Bollito Misto with Mostarda di PiemonteFrutta & Salsa Rosso with Baby Leeks, Baby Carrots & Boiled New Potatoes
Wine:Barbera d’Asti ‘Ra’ Cascina del Tiglio, Piedmont, Barbera d’Asti grape.
Luscious, darkly fruity wine with violet and berry flavours and warm, generous tones
Piedmont Cheese Plate
Robiola delle Langhe (cow & sheep’s milk)
Raschera (cow, goat & sheep)
Truffle Cheese (goat & cow’s milk)
Gorgonzola Dolce Cremificato (cow’s milk)
Wine: Pinot Nero 2003 Marco Donati, Maso Donati in Ezzocorona-Campo Rotaliano vineyards, Trentino
100% Pinot Noir grapes. To be enjoyed with homemade soups, red and white meats, particularly braised or boiled meats.
Dessert
Bitter Chocolate Pannacotta with fresh Raspberries, 'double' Crème Fraîche & Crushed Amaretti
Wine: Brachetto
Roberto Sarotto, Piedmonte, N Italy. Stylish red dessert wine. Slight frizzante. One of the rare dessert wines to partner chocolate particularly well.
Le Piantagioni Coffee & Milly le Foret Mint Tea
Offered with Grappa di Moscato, Piedmont
