Private wine tasting and wine pairing experience
SALUTE!
Treat yourself to an all-round engaging food and wine experience in Chianti at Chef Paola’s home.
The private backyard surrounded by olive trees or the only table in front of the ancient fireplace of the dining room will be the two exclusive locations to enjoy the private wine pairing experience
Enjoy a wine tasting that is paired with classic Tuscan dishes prepared by Chef Paola! Taste and learn about the many varied wines of Chianti and the Tuscan region, while dining on true Tuscan cuisine. Menus can be custom tailored to your individual preferences according to the number of courses you choose. Join us for this unique experience of wine tasting and wine pairing in our home situated in the hills of Chianti. We await your arrival!
This Chianti wine tasting and wine pairing experience is completed by savoring typical dishes of the Florentine and Tuscan tradition and tasting the extra virgin olive oil produced with olives from Chef Paola’s garden. Enjoy learning about the centuries-old tradition of olive oil, the harvesting and pressing process and, finally, savor the unique and full flavor of the estate’s oil.
Please note
This experience is enjoyable for guests of all ages, but keep in mind that Italian law prohibits the sale of alcoholic beverages to children under 18; younger children will be served non-alcoholic drinks.
Private experience for a minimum of 2 people to a maximum of 15 people.
The transfer to and from Chef Paola’s house with his private car and driver for up to 4 people is free of charge and is possible within a 30 kilometers radius.
The transfer to and from Chef Paola’s house with private car and professional driver is available on request also long-haul with separate payment
The experience
2 appetizers, 1 first course, 1 second course at your choice between meat or fish, 1 dessert – euro 70 per person
Wine pairing at cost as below indicated
Appetizers
DOP Tuscan ham with burrata cheese and extra virgin oil made with the olives of the garden
Cherry tomato bruschetta with garlic and basil of the garden, extra virgin oil of the olives of the garden and burrata cheese
Savory beignets with creamy melted cheese
Crostini with cardoncelli mushroom cream
Crostini with Tuscan olive cream flavored with Tropea onions
Chickpea cream with steamed shrimp
Chickpea cream with crispy Tuscan bacon
Basket of brisee pasta with anchovy cream
Wine pairing with appetizers
Italian Spumante – sparkkling wines
-Bartolin Extra Dry Prosecco Valdobbiadene DOCG (Glera, Verdiso, Perera) 40€
-Montellori Pas Dosè Blanc de Blanc. (Chardonnay) 70€
Champagne
– Philipponnat Champagne Extra Brut ‘Royale Reserve’ (Pinot Nero, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier) 120€
– Krug 171eme Edition Brut (Pinot Nero, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier) 490€
First course
Home made tagliatelle with cherry tomato sauce and basil from our garden
Homemade tagliatelle with cheese and pepper
Homemade tagliolini with black *truffle flakes *euro 10 supplement per person
Homemade ravioli filled with fresh spinach, milk cream ricotta and flavored with fresh nutmeg
‘Gnudi’ of the peasant tradition, i.e. the mixture of fresh spinach, cream ricotta, fresh grated nutmeg then seasoned with melted butter and sage
Risotto with saffron from our garden
Panzanella with coppery tomatoes, Tropea onion, cucumber and basil – mainly a summer season dish
Cherry tomato soup with basil and extra virgin oil made with the olives of the garden
Wine pairing with first course and meat main course
Chianti Classico
-Castello di Ama ”Ama” Chianti Classico DOCG (Sangiovese e Merlot) 50€
-Castello di Ama “San Lorenzo” Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG (Sangiovese,
Merlot, Malvasia Nera) 90€
Piaggia Carmignano
Piaggia “Piaggia” Carmignano Riserva DOCG (Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot) 120€
Bolgheri
Podere il Castellaccio “Il Castellaccio” Bolgheri rosso Superiore DOC (Cabernet Franc, Pungitello) 170€
Brunello di Montalcino
Talenti Brunello di Montalcino DOCG (Sangiovese grosso) 125€
Pozzatine Brunello di Montalcino DOCG (Sangiovese grosso) 185€
Supertuscan
Felsina “Fontalloro” IGT (Sangiovese) 135€
Castello di Ama “L’ Apparita” IGT (Merlot) 390€
Montevertine “Le Pergole Torte” IGT (Sangiovese) 480€
Main course – meat
Peposo – stewed soft meat cooked in Chianti wine with black pepper served with steamed Casentino potatoes
Beef cheek braised in Chianti red wine served with mashed Casentino potatoes
Veal fillet with black *truffle flakes and roasted potatoes *euro supplement per person
Bread crusted pork fillet wrapped in thin Tuscan bacon
Wine pairing as above
Main course – Fish
Scallops and bechamel
*Truffle cod cooked at low temperature *euro 10 supplement per person
Roasted salmon spiced with origano pink pepper and lemon peel
Creamed cod
Baked sea bass with Casentino potatoes, cherry tomatoes capers and olives
Wine pairing
-Capezzana Trebbiano Toscano IGT (Trebbiano) €45
-San Benedetto Vernaccia di San Gimignano Riserva DOCG (Vernaccia ) €40
Dessert
Dark chocolate heart tart
Panna cotta with red fruits dressing
Tiered cake with mascarpone cream and red fruits
Drinks pairing
Home made Limoncello by Chef Paola – free of charge
Vin Santo (Sweet dessert wine) – free of charge