Italian Wine Dinner At Valentinos Restaurant Fort Lauderdale

Valentino’s Cucina Italiana & Augustan Wine Imports An Italian Wine Event with Guest Speakers: Craig Elliot & Raffaele Benassi January 30, 2012 Reception starts at 6:15pm Dinner follows at 7:00pm Reception: -Parsnip Soup -Gougeres with Avocado Mousse * Moris, Vermentino, Massa Marittima, Toscana, 2011 1st Course: -Poached Oyster with Razor Clams, celeriac tagliatelle and rye crisp * Terre del Principe, Pallagrello Bianco "Fontanavigna", Campagna, 2010 2nd Course: -Roasted Monkfish with Blood Orange sauce, citrus braised Endive and fried shallots * Emidio Pepe, Trebbiano, Montepulciano Abruzzo, 2007 3rd Course: -Venison Carpaccio, candied Juniper spiced Walnuts, pickles baby Fennel, crispy Salsify root, Horseradish crème fraiche * Sottimano, Barbera d'Alba "Pairolero", Piemonte, 2009 4th Course: -Roasted Guinea Hen breast & leg confit ravioli, Sunchoke puree, Brussel sprouts and natural jus * Tenuta Monteti, Super Tuscan "Monteti", Capalbio, Toscana, 2006 5th Course: -Colorado Lamb Saddle with Red Swiss Chard, creamy polenta, Meyer Lemon confit and Rosemary jus * Elio Altare, Barolo, La Morra - Castilgione Falletto, Piemonte, 2007 Dessert: -Chef’s Choice * Tomasso Bussola, Recioto Classico, Veneto, 2008 $150.00 All Inclusive, for reservations call 954-523-5767