Our next Wine Club event is approaching! We have the pleasure of hosting guest speaker Daniele Pelassa owner/winemaker of Pelassa Vineyards.

Daniele carries out the wine making at his parent’s vineyard founded in 1960. Located in Monta d’Alba, the vineyard holds to the tradition of the Roero region’s typical wine style. Although the Pelassa winery maintains mostly traditional methods, modern techniques are being integrated to allow expansion in today’s market. Join us to learn more about Piedmont’s “ romantic” wines from an award winning wine producer.

The event will be held at Trattoria Marcella on Tuesday, May 8, 2012 from 6-7:45 pm. The cost is $20 per person which includes the tasting of five wines and antipasto.

The featured wines of the evening are:
2011 Moscato d’ Asti DOC
2011 San Vito Roero Arneis
2010 Bricco Enrichetta ( Langhe blend of Barbera and Nebbiolo)
2008 San Pancrazio Barbera d’Alba DOC
2008 Nebbiolo d’Alba DOC

Reservations are required, space is limited.Reservations may be made via online or telephone. Please, mention event when making your reservation. We invite you to bring any wine-loving guests who would enjoy the event! Featured Wines will be available for purchase.

We use these as garnish to pastas, seafood, chicken dishes & our bruschetta. You can use them on just about anything!

Ingredients:

3 Ripe Tomatoes

1/4 Cup Balsamic Vinaeger

3 Tbsp. Olive Oil

1 Tsp. Fresh Chopped Basil

1/2 Tsp. Fresh Oregano

1 Tsp. Minced Garlic

Salt & Pepper to taste

Dice Tomatoes & place in a shallow pan.

Pour ingredients in pan and stir gently.

Let marinade overnight.

Enjoy!

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Directions:
In a large sauce pan bring the stock to a boil, add cream
Whisk in cornmeal and lower temperature
Cook until firm and then add butter, cheese, salt and pepper
Continue stirring with wooden spoon until polenta pulls away from the side of the pot
Serve hot (we top ours with meatballs & fresh tomato sauce!)

Below is the tentative menu.

Trattoria Marcella

Valentine’s Day Menu

                                                                                                                                Antipasti

Toasted Ravioli House made served with fresh Tomato Sauce

Roasted Wild Mushrooms over Polenta Fries

with Caramelized Sweet Marsala Wine and Gorgonzola Sauce

Fritto Misto of Calamari and Spinach Lemon, Garlic and Grated Parmesan

King Prawns Roasted over Semolina Gnocchi with Chorizo, Tomato and Lemon

Sea Scallops with Roasted Garlic Zabaglione, Saba and Spinach

                                                                Insalata

Organic Mixed Greens with Fontina Cheese, Toasted Almonds, Sun Dried Cherries and Creamy Sweet Basil Vinaigrette

Organic Baby Arugula Medjool Dates, Fontinella, Pancetta and White Balsamic

Chopped Marcella Salad Greens, Genova Salami, Tomato, Gorgonzola, Mozzarella, Ditali Pasta and Balsamic Vinaigrette

                                                                                                                                Piatto del Giorno

Chicken Saltimbocca Sautéed Chicken Breast topped with Prosciutto di Parma, Fontina Cheese with Sage demi-glace, Creamy Polenta and Asparagus

Involtini di Vitello  Veal Scallopini stuffed and rolled with Prosciutto,

Mozzarella di Buffalo and Oven Roasted Tomatoes dusted with Breadcrumbs

and Grilled served over Roasted Brussels with Wild Mushroom,

Roasted Garlic Lemon Sauce

Fettucine di Spinachi Shrimp, Clams, Mussels, Calamari

and light White Wine Cream Sauce

Grilled Beef Tenderloin Dusted with Ciabatta Bread Crumbs, Char Broiled with Green Peppercorn Demi-Glace, sautéed Broccoli Rabe, Oyster Mushrooms and

Hand Whipped Potatoes

Lobster Risotto Creamy Arborio Rice with Lobster, Assorted Mushrooms,

Fresh Spinach and a touch of Tomato

Swordfish Char-Broiled served over Truffled Mushroom Risotto, Sautéed Spinach, Spicy Basil Carrot Broth and topped with Crispy Fried Leeks

House Made Selection of Desserts