In the world of fine wine, opportunities like this do not present themselves often. We are completely and entirely thrilled to be hosting a dinner featuring some of Italy’s great bottles, including the new vintage Conti Costanti and Fuligni Brunello di Montalcino’s from the irresistible 2018 vintage (both producers are arguably in the top handful of the region), as well as some iconic Super-Tuscans Brancaia and Grattamacco from the equally impressive 2019. You’ll also being treated to a famous Franciacorta to begin the evening, as well as a bracket of riveting Chianti Classico with the entree, to explore the subregional differences of this historic region. Alongside Trembath and Taylor Importers, we're hosting this dinner at Bar Alto at the Powerhouse in New Farm, where owner Simon Hill knows the tastes of Tuscany better than just about anyone. The food will be hearty, with the restaurants signature polish on each dish. We can’t wait to introduce these new vintages to you, for what will be a thrilling and extremely well-priced evening!
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Terroirs of Tuscany - Evening and Dinner
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Where - Bar Alto (Brisbane Powerhouse - 119 Lamington St, New Farm)
When - Wednesday the 19th of April
Time - 6:15pm arrival for a 6:30 start (canapés & Franciacorta sparkling on arrival)
Tickets - $195 per head
(Ticket price includes a delectable three course meal curated by Bar Alto’s head chef Sajith Vengateri to match with an outstanding three brackets of some of the finest wines from Tuscany. Culminating in new arrivals from the iconic Brunello producers of Fuligni and Costanti and Super-Tuscan offers from Brancaia and Grattamacco - this is a line-up unlikely to be ever repeated with some very rare bottlings included)
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Wine Lineup & Menu
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Upon Arrival:
Pigu - gougeres, cultured cream, Osetra caviar and Crostini di fegato - sourdough, chicken liver, blood plum.
with
NV Ca Del Bosco Cuvee Prestige – Franciacorta, Italy (RRP $95)
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First Course – Villages of Chianti Classico:
(Exploring three unique subzones of Chianti Classico from three outstanding producers)
Quaglia — Oven roasted Quail, chestnut, muscatels, pancetta, jus
with
2021 Cigliano di Sopra Chianti Classico DOCG – San Casciano in Val di Pesa (RRP $76)
2020 Candialle Chianti Classico La Misse DOCG – Panzano (RRP $56)
2020 Felsina Chianti Classico DOCG – Castelnuovo Berardenga (RRP $69)
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Second Course – Brunello Icons; Old and New:
(New releases of two of the most pedigreed and iconic Brunello producers of Fuligni and Costanti alongside the first release from Gorelli)
Bistecca Fiorentina - Char grilled ranger valley fiorentina, cannellini bean, cavolo nero, jus
with
2018 Fuligni Brunello di Montalcino DOCG (RRP $260)
2018 Conti Costanti Brunello di Montalcino DOCG (RRP $260)
2018 Gorelli Brunello di Montalcino DOCG (RRP $295)
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Third Course – Super Tuscans; International Varieties of Distinction:
(Two Super Tuscan stars with Grattamacco representing Bolgheri and Brancia’s thirty-first release of ‘Il Blu’ alongside the first ever release of Ardingo Vineyard Merlot from Costanti)
Formaggio - Pecorino Toscano, wild honey, fig mermelata
with
2019 Conti Costanti ‘Ardingo’ Merlot IGT (RRP $215)
2019 Grattamacco Bolgheri Rosso Superiore DOC (RRP $280)
2019 Brancaia ‘il Blu’ Rosso di Toscana IGT (RRP $240)
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Dessert Course:
Zucotto - pan di spagna, saffron, ricotta, Alchermes
with
2013 Felsina Vin Santo DOC 375ml (RRP $135)
Note - If you're planning on attending the evening and have any dietary concerns we need to know about, please email any and all information to george@thewineemporium.com.au
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