May Wine Dinner at Tuscany Wheeling

Posted on May 2nd, 2012

Featuring Chef Bolla Loza and Wine Master John Cressman

Guests are invited to enjoy an evening of food, friends and an array 90+ rated wines from Wine Spectator.  Patrons will enjoy a four-course dinner hosted by Chef Bolla Loza with wine pairings presented by Wine Master John Cressman.

Seasonal menu highlights will include the Risotto al Tartufo Nero and Roasted Veal Chop; featured wines will include 2004 Terralsole Brunello di Montalcino,  2004 Negretti “Bricco Ambrogio” Barolo, and more.  See below for the full menu with pairings.

WHEN:                      Friday, May 18 – Reception 6:45 PM, Dinner 7:30 PM

COST:                        $89.00 per person (inclusive of tax and gratuity)

TO RESERVE:         (847) 465-9988

MENU

Chef’s selected passed Hors d’oeuvres

Prosecco and Moscato d’Asti

ANTIPASTI

Carpaccio di Polpi

Thinly sliced poached Octopus, drizzled with a citrus oil sauce, capers and arugula

2010 Baracchi “Astore” Trebbiano Tuscana I.G.T.

PRIMO

Risotto al Tartufo Nero

Acquerello rice, parmigiano cheese, braised short rib sauce, black truffle

 2005 Pinino “Cupio”  Brunello di Montalcino

ENTRATA

Costolette di Vitello Arrosto con Polenta

Roasted veal chop, Barolo reduction, organic creamy gorgonzola polenta, Swiss chard

2004 Terralsole Brunello di Montalcino

2004 Negretti “Bricco Ambrogio” Barolo 

**Plus a surprise Sommelier exclusive selection by John Cressman**

FORMAGGIO 

Pecorino di Pienza con Frutta Secca

Aged sheep cheese and dried fruits, drizzled with honey, grilled rosemary foccacia 

2005 Terralsole “Pasticcio” I.G.T. Super Tuscan

$89 per person

(Inclusive of Tax and Gratuity)