Winemaker Dinner: Produttori at Cantinetta

In January, the inaugural Golden Piglet was awarded. That prize (for what its worth!) went to Cantinetta restaurant, a wonderful Tuscan dream in Wallingford that takes me back to that beautiful place while at the same time giving me only the best local, seasonal ingredients.

So, occasionally, this dear place hosts winemaker dinners. I absolutely must call your attention to a very special one coming up on Tuesday, June 23rd, featuring my favorite red Italian style, Barbaresco. Produttori is a legend in Italian wine making, with an outstanding reputation for unwaivering quality and integrity in their production. This dinner features not only its exemplary wines, but also its most well known representative, winemaker Aldo Vacca. This is a very intimate enviroment to taste through many of his outstanding wines and also the sigh-worthy culinary delights of Cantinetta. To wet your appetites, the menu...

~Aperitivo~

Broglia Gavi di Gavi "La Mierana" 2007

Avocado, grapefruit, oil cured olives, chilies

~Antipasti~

Produttori Nebbiolo Langhe 2007

Arugula, tuna, fagioli, tomato, egg, balsamic

~Primi~

Produttori Barbaresco 2005

Casoncelli, pancetta, amaretti, sage

~Secondi~

Produttori Barbaresco Riserva "Ovello" 2004

Hanger steak, walla walla onions, porcini

~Dolce~

Marenco Moscato d'Asti or Brachetto d'Acqui 2007

Bombolini, mascarpone, citrus sage

Zack and I wouldn't miss this and we'd love to invite any of you to join our table! The evening is $85 for all courses and paired wine, excluding tax and gratuity. In my experience, this is a great value for this quality of wine and food. And what better way to experience a Golden Piglet, and one of my favorite desserts in the city, BOMBOLINI!



Cantinetta info:
3650 Wallingford Ave N, Seattle 98103 | 206-632-1000
Please call or email trevor@cantinettaseattle.com for reservations
Event Date: Tuesday, June 23 6:30pm