Guests are invited to take a journey through the Piedmont region of Italy, known for rich, savory food like truffles and slow-braised beef, which pair well with the powerful and tannin-heavy wines produced in the region. Piedmont is ideal for growing wine where the Nebbiolo grape thrives, and two of its most iconic wines are Barolo and Barbaresco. The full five-course Taste of Piedmont menu includes:
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Porchetta Tonnato Bruschetta – Porchetta, baby arugula, shaved red onion, classic tonnato sauce. Paired with a 2012 Ceretto Arneis.
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Carne Cruda – Filet mignon tartare, shaved fennel, Parmesan, black truffle. Paired with a 2011 Barbera d’Asti, La Spinetta ‘Ca di Pian’.
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Tajarin – Tajarin pasta, butter, fried sage, shaved black truffles. Paired with a 2012 Mascarello Dolcetto d’alba.
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Braised Veal Short Ribs – Turnip purée, sage gremolata, Barolo reduction. Paired with a 2012 Villadoria Barolo.
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Torta Gianduia– Nutella, orange blossom anglaise. Paired with a 2015 Ca’Bianca Moscato d’Asti.