Fabio Motta Tuscan Wine Dinner

Valentino Cucina Italiana is thrilled to launch their Winemaker Dinner Series with the first event of the season, the Fabio Motta Tuscan Wine Dinner. 
 
Join us for a once in a lifetime collaboration between Chef Giovanni Rocchio and Fabio Motta Wines. Each dish in this five-course tasting menu was designed to take you on a culinary journey certain to delight the senses. Each course is thoughtfully paired with a Fabio Motta wine. $149 per person, tax and gratuity not included. 
 
Dishes include:

• Tomato Salad with black olive, whipped ricotta and basil sorbet. Paired with Fabio Motta, “Nova” 2017 (Vermentino – Viognier – Sauvignon)
• Pinci with venison ragu, bittersweet chocolate and pear mostarda. Paired with Fabio Motta, “Pievi” 2016 (Merlot – Cabernet – Sangiovese)
• Wild Striped Bass with porcini farrotto and dandelion greens. Paired with Avignonesi “Desiderio” 2014 (Merlot)
• Dry Aged N.Y. Strip with roasted salsify and pecorino pave. Paired with Avignonesi, “Grifi” 2012 (Cabernet – Sangiovese)
• Foie Gras Terrine, with vin santo gel, chocolate tuille and hazelnut bar. Paired with Avignonesi Vin Santo 2002 (Trebbiano – Malvasia)