Marche food and wine on 17 May 2010 - Mancini

Marche food and wine special evening with Luigi Mancini, the owner of Fattoria Mancini, who will himself introduce the wonderful wines produced in his vineyard including its pinot noir.

The cost of 5 courses meal with 5 glasses of wine: £80 per head

Welcome Aperitivo

Cichetti misti (Small bites):

“Olive Ascolane”, stuffed and deep fried green olives

“Frittatina al tartuffo”, finger vegetable and truffle fritters

“Cappesante in tempura”, king scallops in tempura  

“Brushettine di ciasculo”, crostini bread with pate’ of salame

With a glass of Roncaglia Colli Pesaresi 2008

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Carpaccio di branzino con olio extra vergine , limone, ruccola e agrumi

Seabass carpaccio with extra virgin olive oil, lemon served with rocket & citrus fruits

With a glass of Impero Blanc de Pinot Noir 2007

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Tortelli di San Leo ripieni di ricotta e spinacci con salsa al burro e salvia

Home made large tortelli filled with ricotta cheese & spinach served with butter & crispy sage

With a glass of Focara Pinot Noir 2008

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Costolette d’agnello al forno servite con pure di patate infuse al tartuffo estivo

di Acqualagna e salsa di vino sangiovese.

Oven baked lamb cutlets served with truffle infused potatoes puree and red wine Sangiovese sauce

Accompanied  with sauteed spinach, mixed salad and small omlets

With a glass of Colli Pesaresi Sangiovese  Riserva 2007

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Frustingolo

Traditional crunchy dessert made with sultana, dry figs, walnuts, almonds, dark bitter chocolate & sweet wine sauce

With a glass of Mancini special reserve