Last week I had the pleasure of being invited to an Italian Culinary Experience with Casa Vinicola Zonin wines and Circo NYC restaurant. It was held at The International Culinary Center in Soho.
I invited my friend Nachi, whom I knew would be the perfect guest for this event. As soon as we arrived we were greeted by the lovely Jelena, Marketing & Communications Manager Zonin USA, and we began the night with a Prosecco.
The menu was amazing! It was a delicious assortment of Italian foods and Italian wines.
First course: Veal Tenderloin, Tuna Sause, Salsa Verde, Capers. I loved the amazing taste of these flavors. This plate was my favorite, especially paired with the first wine, Vermentino Calasole Rocca di Montemassi, IGT Maremma 2011.
Second Course: Del Verde Paccheri Pasta, Braised Duck, Butternut Squash, Mushrooms. Delicious with the Berengario Zonin. IGT Venezie 2008.
Below you can see Chef Alfio Longo of Circo explaining one of his dishes, along with one of the owners of Circo and the Zonin team.
Third Course: Italian Style Tripe, Gratinated Artichokes, Bruschetta paired with Chianti Classico Le Ellere Castello d'Albola, DOCG Chianti Classico 2009.
Below is Chef Alfio Longo.
Last and I would say best—I love desserts (in case you didn't know). Traditional Tiramisu, Mascarpone Cheese, Chocolate. It was AMAZING! It was served with a Rosato Castello del Poggio, IGT Pavia NV. Perfect!
At the end we were given a small bottle of Prosecco as a souvenir. Thank you to Zonin and Circo. It was a wonderful evening of flavors and amazing people!
Italian Culinary Experience NYC from Zonin USA
