Best of Italy “Tre Bicchieri Award Winners” Wine Dinner – May 30
Our Italian theme continues on Friday, May 30 when Stan “the Wine Man” Lalic returns for his 39th “Best of Italy” Wine Dinner at The Carlton!
While Stan is also known for his work in the Piemonte region, he has assembled a number of World Class Winemakers from Southern Italy.
Taken together, the wines presented at this dinner have won a total of 40 “Tre Bicchieri Awards” (95-100 points) by Gambero Rosso, Italy’s most prestigious ratings guide.
Don’t miss this opportunity to taste wines from Elena Fucci, Basilicata, Palari from Sicily, Sardus Patter from Sardegna and Oasi Degli Angeli, whose Kurni was declared Italy’s greatest wine in 2010.
Stan has assembled a real blockbuster to finish the month of May! We hope you can join us. Click here to view the menu.
Best of Italy Wine Dinner Menu
BEST OF ITALY
“TRE BICCHIERI AWARD WINNERS”
WINE DINNER
With Stan “the Wine Man” Lalic – Wine Dinner #39
Culinary offerings by Executive Chef Simon DeJohn
Friday, May 30, 2014 – 6:30 PM
$109 per person excluding Tax & Gratuity
TORRE DEI BEATI PECORINO BIANCHI GRILLI’11
CHILLED SCALLOPS
Cucumber, Roma Tomatoes, Melon Crème Fraiche,
peppered Prosciutto, Fennel-Kale Slaw
PALARI ROSSO DEL SOPRANO’10
PALARI FARO’09
SWORDFISH
Almond crusted Potato Cake, Spring Vegetable Ceviche,
Pomegranate-Blueberry Salsa
SARDUS PATER IS ARENAS RISERVA’07
SARDUS PATER ARRUGA’08
WILD BOAR RACK
Chili rubbed Boar, Pommes Lyonnaise, Wild Mushrooms,
Radicchio, Chiffonade, Red Onion-Smoked Paprika Butter
ELENA FUCCI AGLIANICO DEL VULTURE TITOLO’10
OASI DEGLI ANGELI KURNI’11
VENISON STUFFED BISON MEATBALL
Braised Venison Shoulder, Spinach, Mascarpone in a Bison Meatball
with grilled Brioche, Roast Tomato-Veal Glaze and aged Manchego
TERA D’ORO MOSCATO’12
SWEET POTATO BREAD BRULEE
With Sweet Potato Mousse, Roast Honey Nuts,
Cinnamon-White Chocolate Ganache
Best of Italy “Barolo Smackdown” Wine Dinner – March 4
On Tuesday, March 4, please join us as Stan “The Wine Man” Lalic hosts a special Best of Italy “Barolo Smackdown.”
If you cannot be in New Orleans, comparing and contrasting six Barolos and a white Nebbiolo while tasting Simon’s creations seems like the perfect way to spend “Fat Tuesday!”
This is Stan’s 38th Wine Dinner at The Carlton! Stan travels to Italy several times a year seeking out quality small producers and bringing their gems to this country.
Frequently, he works with the producers and helps to style the wine and design the label. Please join us for this Pre-Lenten dinner that is sure to please! Click here to view the menu. Call 412.391.4152 to reserve today.