Prosecco

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Warmer weather and outside dining mean that it’s time for prosecco - sparkling Italian sunshine in a glass. Compared to Champagne and to California’s well-known sparkling wines, prosecco is a relative newcomer to the U.S., becoming popular around 2000. I recall having a glass on my first trip to Venice in 1994, then returning home to find it unavailable in wine shops.

Prosecco has been made in the Northeast region of Italy since the 16th Century, predominantly from the glera grape. DOC and DOCG designations allow a 15% blending of other grapes including Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio or Pinot Noir. The valley surrounding the town of Prosecco was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2019. The prosecco from the valleys of Valdobbiadene and Conegliano have received DOCG status, the highest status in the Italian wine world.

In addition to the attractive, crisp flavors of apple and peach, prosecco is popular because of the price. This is mostly due to the method of production. Instead of using the methode champenoise, when the second fermentation is in the bottle, prosecco uses the charmat method with the second fermentation taking place in large steel tanks. Consequently the wine is less expensive to produce.

Prosecco is an excellent aperitif and is used in a variety of popular cocktails, such as the Bellini (ideally made with fresh peach puree), Aperol Sprtiz, and (one of my favorites), the Negroni Sbagliato. The Negroni Sbagliato is a variation on the Americano (Campari, Sweet Vermouth and soda) substituting prosecco for the club soda. Try all three at all M’tucci’s locations.

M’tucci’s Sparkling wine is a collaboration between M’tucci’s and award-winning winemaker Gruet. The aim was to create a sparkling wine that was closer to a prosecco than the Champagne style for which Gruet is well-known. It’s terrific as an aperitif or in a summery Aperol Spritz.

At M’tucci’s Italian Arcy makes the classic French 75 with Gin, Fresh Lemon Juice and Ruffino Prosecco. Another great way to begin your meal!

M’tucci’s to Collect Food for NE New Mexico Fire Victims

Beginning Monday, May 23, all M’tucci’s location will have boxes for food donations for New Mexico fire victims. All collected items will be delivered to The Food Depot, who will handle the distribution. Here is what they request as the most needed items:

Beef jerky

Bottled water of any amount

Gatorade

individually wrapped, non-perishable snacks

Chapstick

Eyedrops

Socks

Sunblock

Hygiene products including but not limited to: baby wipes, Q-tips, women’s menstrual products, soap, toothpaste

Guests who donate can tell their server they've donated to receive $5.00 off their dining check. We hope this drive will only run two weeks, because we hope the need won’t extend beyond that. However, if the need is there we will extend our collections based on the wildfire situation throughout the state. So bring some stuff so we can fill multiple boxes!

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We are hiring for most positions at all locations. Are you ready for a career? We have a few management positions available. Join a company that believes in promoting from within, creating opportunities for our team members and offering a four-day work week for managers in the kitchen or front of the house.

Click here to read about team members who started as servers, bartenders or pizza makers and who are now managers and partners. You can complete a brief online application.

Chad, Michelle, General Manager Amanda, Audrey & Jessica are the FOH managers at M’tucci’s Bar Roma.

Taste of Nob Hill

As the newest members of the Nob Hill District, M’tucci’s Bar Roma will participate in the event held on Saturday (5/21) from Noon - 3:00 on Silver between Tulane and Amherst. We will feature Meatballs with marinara, Caprese Shooters and our famous Lemon Ricotta Cookies. Come out and experience the wide variety of what Nob Hill has to offer. Some of the other participants include: Chocolate Dude, Olo Dessert Studio, Soo Bak Seoul Bowl, Two Fools Tavern, Flying Star Cafe, Slice Parlor, Tractor Brewing Co., Ajiaco Colombian Bistro, Scalo, Lizard Tail Brewing, Little Bear Coffee Co., Cinnamon Sugar & Spice Café and Gather/3128 Social House. There will be live music as well. Entrance fee is $15 in advance or $20 at the gate, which gives you 15 tickets to redeem for food and drink. Get your tickets online by clicking here.

Weekend Specials

M’tucci’s Italian

Ravioli - Mushroom Ricotta Filling, Crispy Duck Prosciutto, Capers, Artichoke, Sun Dried Tomato, Red Onion, Fennel, White Wine Butter Sauce $27

24 oz Hand Cut T-Bone: Crispy Salt Water Potatoes, Grilled Asparagus, Grilled Lemon, Balsamic Reduction $37

Pan-Seared Yellowtail: Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Sautéed Arugula, Grilled Artichokes, Lemon Caper Sauce $27

Braise - Sackett Farms Red Chile Braised Pork Shoulder - Calabacitas, Roasted Corn, Red Onion, Red Chile Braising Sauce, Corn Shoots & Tucumcari Feta $23

Weekend Cocktail

California Dreaming - Calirosa Rosé Tequila, House Made Rose Bud & Spiced Syrup, Fresh Lemon Juice, House Bitters and Egg White


M’tucci’s Moderno

14 oz. NY Strip - Traditional Italian Salsa Verde, Crispy Saltwater Potatoes, & Grilled Asparagus $36

Pan-Seared Baqueta Sea Bass - Roasted Artichoke, Sautéed Organic Arugula, Mashed Potatoes, Caper Lemon Butter Sauce, & Smoked Prosciutto Powder $36

Beef Tip Tortelloni, Grape Tomatoes, Cajun Seasoning, Rosa Sauce and Gorgonzola Cheese $21

Appetizer: Fried Oysters with Garlic Aioli

Weekend Cocktail

8 Foot Punch - Hollow Spirits BA Rum, Myer’s Rum, Turani Cherry, Fresh Lime Juice, Simple Syrup


M’tucci’s Twenty-Five

6 oz. Filet Mignon - Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Grilled Broccolini, Smoked Blackberry Bone Marrow Butter $35

Pan-Seared Artic Char - Garlic Whipped Potatoes, Sautéed Arugula, Stem on Artichoke Hearts, Lemon Butter Caper Sauce $27

Pork Shank Ragu - Slow cooked Sackett Farms Pork Shank, Gigante Beans, Calabrian Chiles, with Pappardelle Pasta, Shaved Parmesan and Smoked Sage Oil $24

Weekend Cocktail

May-ngocita - Espolon Blanco Tequila, Ginger Liquid Alchemist, Mango Purée, Tamarindo Agua Fresca with a Chimoy & Tajin Rim

Live Music for May at M’tucci’s Twenty-Five and M’tucci’s Moderno

Thursdays @ 6:30 & Fridays @ 7:00

M’tucci’s Italian has soft cello or violin dinner music every Thursday night beginning at 6:00.

Next week’s La Gazzetta will have the music schedule for June, including Wednesdays and Sundays at M’tucci’s Bar Roma.


MODERNO

5/20 RJ Perez

5/26 Oscar Butler

5/27 Kirk Matthews



TWENTY-FIVE

5/26 Alex Maryol

Thanks for reading. See you next Friday. Ciao!