Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Last Night's Regional Dinner:
Emilia Romagna

Emilia Romagna is considered to be the motherland of homemade pasta, with specialties of the region including tagliatelle and lasagne as well as stuffed pastas such as tortellini and cappelletti.

A variety of pork products such as prosciutto di parma, pancetta, coppa and salami are traditional to the region, as well as one of the most well known Italian cheeses: Parmigiano Reggiano. Balsamic vinegar of Modena is another standout local product, as is the semi-sparkling red wine, Lambrusco.

Menu w/ Flight of Matching Wines

Antipasti

Deep fried sage

Prosciutto di parma

Parmigiano reggiano

pickled onion

torta fritta

Grilled asparagus

aged balsamic

[Matching Wine: Castelluccio Sanvignon Blanc '07]

Primi

Tortelli alle erbette

[Matching Wine: Castollo di Luzzano Malvasia '08]

Secondo

Braised lamb neck w/ artichokes & broad beans

[Matching Wine: Balitore Sangiovese '09]

Dolci


Pears in lambrusco w/ walnut semifreddo

[Matching Wine: Montenegro Amaro ‘08]

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