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Italian Stallion Wines with Michael Palij (MW)
Followed by a three course meal @ Locanta
Thursday 17th September 2009
Michael Palij (MW) is joining us once again to wow us with his top range of Italian wines. Michael is world renowned for his knowledge on Italian wines. One of only 255 Master of Wines in the world he has written for Decanter magazine and Harpers on various Italian subjects including: The good the bad and the ugly - Italian vintages since 1970.
Most importantly Michael provides us with a fantastic portfolio of Italian wines and will be joining us for the evening to introduce enlighten and entertain you with a selection of his thoroughbred Italian Stallion wines.
The tasting will take place in our shop on Livery Street Jewellery Quarter Jewellery Quarter followed by a delicious Italian three course dinner at Locata on Ludgate Hill. Dinner includes more delectable Italian wines.
The total cost for the tasting with dinner will be £50 per person if you would like to opt for the tasting only this will be £25 per person.
The Wines
On Arrival:
Zucchetto Puro Fol. A father and son combination diligently produce top range Proseccos from a small holding of c. 12 acres situated within the DOC area of Prosecco di Valdobiaddene. Easier to drink the wine than to pronounce the region their Prosecco Puro Fol is one of the driest on the market. One can see why this area is soon to be elevated to DOCG status.
White Wines
Inzolia Terra Firma. 2008 will be the second vintage of this popular line and one that Michael had a big hand in blending. His ability to retain the acidity of the grape has lead to a very attractive lightly citric wine which is a refreshing change from the over-alcoholic flabby numbers that were prevalent from Sicily.
Terrenzuola Vermentino. Michael’s favourite discovery this year! Although Vermentino enjoys a reputation in Sardinia it is less well-known in Tuscany from where this wine comes. A very structured wine grown in the most northerly point of Tuscany bordering on Liguria.
Terredora Greco di Tufo. Italy’s variety of grapes can be both a joy and an obstacle to many. The peach character of this grape might be reminiscent of the better-known Viognier and it’s worth being adventurous to seek this out. Complex full of flavour and very individual. The Greeks and Romans knew what they were doing when they planted their vineyards on the slopes of Campania.
La Monacesca verdiccio "Mirum". This is actually a riserva (although it sees no oak) and was first made in 1988. It cannot be released until two years following the vintage. A truly stunning wine that will delight and one that sums up Michael's expertise in finding such gems!
Red Wines
Nero d'Avola Terra Firma. Most Nero d'Avola comes from around Pachino in the south of Sicily: however Michael's careful blending with wine from the more northerly area of Palermo has given the structure and acidity. A very affordable pleasure.
Dogliani Siri d'Jermu Pecchenino. In Piedmont Dolcetto usually has to take third place in the grape hierarchy behind Nebbiolo and Barbera. However the Pecchenino family has treated this grape with the respect that others only give to Nebbiolo and produced a wine that helped the region to DOCG status.
Tintilla di Molise Cianfagna. The grape originally came from Spain before it was planted in Molise and inland region bordering on Abruzzo. Michael was totally intrigued by the wine given that even he hadn't heard of it before!
Brunello di Montalcino Renieri. The 2004 vintage is the second release of this wine from an estate that is part Marco Bacci's stable which also features the wonderful Castello di Bossi. No money spared and corners cut. This handsome wine will highlight his quest fro quality and will show why Brunello can reach the hieghts although others in the area have seen fit to tamper their blends with the illegal introduction of Merlot....
Wines served with Dinner
Trebbiano Nicodemi. Trebbiano has a chequered history and reputation. Ttrebbiano d'Abruzzo is the most characterful of the famliy and Alessandro Nicodemi has really captured the blossom and fruit that it can produce but it is so rarley seen in many other versions.
Lambrusco Graziano. Hard to believe that there was life before Pinot Grigio! In the 1980s Italy;s ubiquitious star was Lambrusco. Too often light and unsubstantial it was the vinous equivalent of a dizzy airhead. However amidst all the mass production there always remains one producer battling against the bog standard. This is an opportunity to taste what Lambrusco could and should be.
Starters (one of the following)
Bruchetta with Tomato Onion & Cheese
Mozzarella & Tomato Salad
Insalata Ceasar Salad with anchovies and Gylulai Sausage
Mushrooms Saute with Garlic Wine & Cream
Hummus Meze Plate
Prawns in Chilli and Garlic
Chicken Livers on Greens
Main Course (choose one of the following)
Mixed Grilled Meat Chicken minced beef balls and lamb served with aubergine & pepper slasa sour cream & pitta
Pollo Erbe Pomodori Chicken coated with bread crumbd topped with aubergine tomato & cheese sauce served with saute potatoes.
Sausage Meat Lasagne
Seafood Rissotto
Chicken Skewers grilled with onions and served with peppers and aubergine salsa salad & pitta.
Gamberoni Con Pepperoncini King Prawns with Chilli.
Crespolini Spinach and Cheese Pancake
Polpetti Meatballs with Penne Pasta.
Melanzane Parmagiana Slices of aubergine with tomato bechemel & pesto served with penne.
Grilled Hallumi with aubergines and tomato served with rice
Desserts
Ciaffogato Cake with ice cream and coffee sauce
Tiramisu
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The team at our Birmingham Wine Bar will be creating the Arch 13 experience above our Solihull store on Dovehouse Parade, where you can join us for a glass or two alongside one of our signature cheese or charcuterie boards for the month of March.
Booking is required. To book please call 0121 794 6636
Opening Hours
Every week in March
Thursday: 4pm – 10pm
Friday: 4pm – 10pm (Closed for tastings March 13th, 20th and 27th)
Saturday: 2pm – 10pm
Sunday: 2pm – 7pm
Bookings are taken on the hour and every half hour and last for 2 hours. If you require longer this can be requested. Admittance by booking only and please be aware that the bar closes at 9.30pm. After 9pm please ring the bell for entry.
At this time we are unable to except groups greater than 8.
To book please call 0121 794 6636
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Wednesday 26th February
Wednesday 4th March
Wednesday 11th March
7:00pm
£30 per person for all 3 tastings
Normally we would say "learn how to tell your Claret from your Beaujolais and and that there is more to Aussie wines than big Shiraz and overoaked Chardonnay" but with with (probable) new regulations on the horizon and most of Australia on fire this year is definitely a year of change in the wine world so join us to find out what you like, why you like it, and how to find more like it...
NB: No physical tickets will be sent out. Your name will be added to the event guest list held at the store.
*Tasting tickets are non-refundable, transferable up to 14 days prior to the event.
£29.50
Thursday 26th March
7:00pm - 9:00pm
£29.50 per person
Sparkling wine and Champagne used to be reserved for special occasions, since the Prosecco uprising it often a great choice for any night out or evening in. But there is a huge range of sparkling wines in the world, so at this event we will blind taste a selection of fizz and see what comes out top!
After the bubble showdown we will indulge in the classic food pairing of sparkling wine and fish and chips.
NB: No physical tickets will be sent out. Your name will be added to the event guest list held at the store.
*Tasting tickets are non-refundable, transferable up to 14 days prior to the event.
£25.00
Thursday 27th February
7:00pm - 9:00pm
£25.00 per person
A tasting of eclectic Italian Wines served with a selection of artisan cheese and charcuterie.
February seems like the perfect month to visit the wines of this Romantic country.
We are all familiar with famous wines of Italy, from Montepulciano to Amarone, but what of the not so well know wines?
We will be talking about and tasting through a selection of lesser known wines from the romantic regions of Italy. The ticket includes a selection of Cheese and Charcuterie served with the wines.
NB: No physical tickets will be sent out. Your name will be added to the event guest list held at the store.
*Tasting tickets are non-refundable, transferable up to 14 days prior to the event.
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