Rossini special wine dinner

Special dinner party to celebrate Gioachino Rossini's 220th birthday anniversary

With wines from Mancini of Pesaro (the birthplace of Rossini)

On Wednesday, 29th February 2012

from 7.00pm with Gabriele of Berkmann Wine Cellars

Cost £70 per person

Welcome Aperitivo

Olive Ascolane (stuffed deep fried olives)

Polenta croccante al tartufo (truffle polenta chips)

Sardine con caviale e panna acida (marinated sardines with caviar & sour cream)

With a glass of Aperitivo Rossini (prosecco and strawberries puree)

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Fritto misto dell’Adriatico con verdurine

Mixed fried seafood and tempura of vegetables

With a glass of Roncaglia 2009 Mancini

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Filetto Turnodeos alla Rossini con fegata d’oca, tartufo e sala rosmarino

Turnodeos of beef fillet Rossini style with foie gras, black truffle & rosemary sauce

With a glass of Blu 2007 Mancini

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Pere poche’ alla Rossini con panna cotta alla vanigli e miele al tartufo

Poached pear with vanilla panna cotta and truffle honey

With a glass of 10 years old Quinta do Porto Ferreira

All the above wines will be sold at off-licence prices on the night.