Pop Up Pairing: A Taste of Italy

216 St Francis St,Mobile AL 36602

13 June, 2021

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A specially paired tasting of 4 wines and 5 small plates Pop Up Pairing A Taste of Italy: A specially paired tasting of 4 wines and 5 small plates Sunday, June 13 Time: 5:30-7:30 pm MENU Aperitif Homemade Focaccia with Roasted Eggplant and Red Pepper SpreadPaired with: Demarie “Luigi” Pét-Nat, Roero, Piedmont -- This “Pét-Nat” (Pétillant Naturelle – an ancient method of fermenting wine in the bottle) combines the bready notes of a hazy beer with orange, citrus and a hint of white floral notesMain Tasting Prosciutto, Melon and Basil Skewers with Balsamic GlazePaired with: Demarie Arneis, Roero, Piedmont -- Bright, dry 100% Arneis with notes of white flowers, apricots, chamomile, and a touch of green herbs and hint of almondScungilli (Conch) in Red Wine Marinara Sauce with Toasted PolentaPaired with: Caparzo Rosso di Montalcino ‘18, Tuscany, Italy -- 100% Sangiovese tasting of ripe red berries (raspberry, cranberry, cherry and currants) combined with pomegranate, herbs and a touch of baking spices Gnocchi with Creamy Gorgonzola Sauce, Toasted Walnuts and Pancetta Paired with: Luigi Righetti Amarone, Valpolicella Classico, Veneto -- Long and lingering, rich flavours of dark, dried fruit, black cherry, sweet spices, combine with roasted nuts and a hint of aniseDessert Amaretto Tiramisu