WGS 2015: A Classic Gastronomic Journey across the Italic Peninsula
by Liao Xiangjun
@ 26 Mar 2015
Seafood lovers revel as spring heralds the freshest hauls which Chef Lino Sauro masterfully presents as a pilgrimage across the Italian peninsula. Capturing flavours from each of the regions in an 8-course, paired and one-night only dinner, this is no excursion to be missed. The dinner will be graced by Earl Giuseppe Tasca d'Almerita, the vice-president of established Sicilian winery Tasca d'Almerita, to give unparalleled insight on the wines with which this indulgent menu is paired. 10 April, Friday, at Gattopardo di Mare. Reservations at
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Full Menu:
2010 brut almerita tasca d’almerita
sardegna
fondo di carciofo con tartare di scampi, bottarga e pane carasau
scampi tartare with artichokes, bottarga and carasau bread
2012 regaleali bianco tasca d’almerita
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puglia
polipo glassato agli agrumi con burrata di andria
citrus glazed octopus with burrata cheese
2012 chardonnay tasca d’almerita
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sicilia
bucatini con le sarde e finocchietto selvatico
traditional sicilian noodles with fresh sardines, wild fennel, raisins and pine nuts
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toscana
il caciucco di pesce
traditional tuscan seafood stew
2011 tascante ghiaia nera tasca d’almerita
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campania
orata in crosta di olive e pomodoro
mediterranean sea bream fillet with an olive and tomato crust
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lombardia
brasato di fassona al barolo con gnocchi alla bava
barolo braised beef with creamy potato gnocchi
1998 : 1999 rosso del conte tasca d’almerita
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sorbetto di sambuco
elderflower sorbet
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veneto
deconstructed tiramisu
2010 diamante passito tasca d’almerita
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sicilia
il cannolo di ricotta
crispy espresso-infused wafer filled with ricotta cheese, bergamot sauce and pistachio ice cream
Friday 10 April 2015, 7:00pm - 11:00pm
A Classic Gastronomic Journey across the Italic Peninsula
$248 net per person
