Castello Banfi Wine Dinner

Salutti!

You should be speaking Italian too, as we had the pleasure of another Austin Italian restaurant this month. We applaud Jodi and Jon McMahon for hosting duties this month.   Maggiano’s Restaurant in the Domain advertises itself as “classic Italian-American cuisine that proudly carries forward the tradition of sharing, combining it with the distinctive warmth and inviting neighborhood feel of our restaurants....”  www.maggianos.com. 

Scroll down to the menu and see the Banfi winemaker's notes. 

A Special Evening with Castello Banfi Wines at Maggiano’s

Passed Appetizers

Smoked Salmon Napoleon

Wild Mushroom Crostata

Olive & Goat Cheese Crostini

Principessa Gavi Perlante 2008

First Course

Short Smoked Scallops Fra diavolo over

Country style polenta

San Angelo Pinot Grigio 2010

WINEMAKER’S NOTES: This 100% Pinot Grigio belongs to Castello Banfi estate-bottled single-varietals range.Thanks to the Montalcino microclimate our Tuscan Pinot Grigio adds to the typical aromas of this variety an unusual body, flavour and balance.  

Second Course

Rustic Spinach Salad

Grilled Peaches, Apple with smoked bacon. Balsamic glazed onions with gorgonzola

Centine Rosso Di Toscana 2008

WINEMAKER’S NOTES: A super-classic of Montalcino and Banfi. A wine able to match the elegance and solidity of its elder counterpart with a freshness and directness that make it one of the most versitile wines within Banfi’s offer. Very enjoyable when released, it is also suitable for a long aging. 

Third Course

Neopolitan Lasagna

Roasted Tomato Crème Sauce and Carmelized Italian vegetable, Parma Prosciutto

Belnero 2007

WINEMAKER’S NOTES:  BelnerO is the expression of the solid and indissoluble connection of Castello Banfi with Montalcino territory. This wine celebrates the experience and passion behind Castello Banfi’s 30-year pursuit of excellence in the vineyard as well as in the winery. BelnerO is driven by the Sangiovese grape, the emblematic varietal of Montalcino tradition that was studied and perfected through Banfi’s decades of research, and complemented with small percentages of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot which find on our estate in southern Tuscany their most favorable habitat. BelnerO, with its powerful and well balanced structure, is ideal for a long aging.  

Fourth Course

Osso Bucco,Tuscan Style

Fontina Roasted Red Potatoes and orange tomato infused demi

Castello Banfi Brunello Di Montalcino 2004

Fifth Course

Toasted Petite Pound Cake

Hazelnut Gelato and Fresh Berries

Rosa Gegale NV