Bar Roma's First Wine Dinner
/Our multi-course Pairing Dinners are an opportunity to discover new beverage and food combinations. The dinners challenge the chefs to create new dishes, which results in a fun evening of great food, drink and conversation. Chefs and Managers will introduce each course and explain the creative process and their inspirations for each pairing.
M’tucci’s Bar Roma will host its first Pairing Dinner on January 12, which will feature five Italian wines and five new plates.
The process begins with, in this case, choosing the wines. Then the managers and chefs conduct a tasting and discuss what would pair well with each glass.
As an aperitif, the Spritz is very popular throughout Italy. However, in Emilia-Romagna, Lambrusco is the aperitif of choice. While Franciacorta is the more popular sparkling wine in Lombardy, our first wine is from Mantova in Lombardy.
General Manager/Partner, Amanda Cronin shares her tasting notes for the five wines chosen for the dinner.
Molo 8 Lambrusco -“This semi-sparkling wine is an incredible first wine for this dinner. The 100% Lambrusco reminds me of the bright, fruity aperitifs of Italy. The frizzante style (slightly effervescent)) balances with a wonderful dark cherry finish - perfectly balanced for the Olive Oil Tart with Jamon Iberico. I feel like there will be a lot of new Lambrusco lovers after attending this wine dinner.”
2021 Terlato Pinot Grigio - Terlato is a name synonymous with Pinot Grigio, since Tony Terlato imported the first quality Pinot Grigio to the U.S. in 1979. His son, Bill, acquired vineyards in the top growing area in Friuli Venezia Giulia and continues to produce high quality Pinot Grigio.
“The Terlato Family delivers highly rated Pinot Grigio from the Friuli Colli Orientali DOC region of Italy. I thought I had tried Pinot Grigio before, but now I realize what they are supposed to taste like. The bright flavors carried a bigger body than most Pinot Grigio I have tried, but had incredible acid and structure to balance it out.”
2019 Prunotto Barbera d’ Asti Fiulot - Prunotto Vineyards in Asti had their first harvest in 1905 and is now operated by the world famous Antinori family. That should tell you that this wine will be very good.
“Right away we all fell in love with the Barbera when we were tasting potential wines for this dinner. The balanced acidity of this wine seemed like a perfect pick in a pairing dinner and the silky tannins were an excellent finish to my wine loving palate.”
2020 Macarini Nebbiolo Langhe Lasarin - The Marcarini family has been producing top Barolos and Nebbiolos in the Piedmont for six generations, primarily in the Langhe. For a closer look, book a stay at their Agriturismo and take a deep dive into the wines of this region.
“I have always been a fan of Nebbiolo (or what I like to call, the baby Barolo). This wine has incredible leathery notes and bright acidity with a present but not overpowering raspberry tannin to pair deliciously with lamb ribs.”
2019 Saracco Moscato d’Asti - Produced in the heart of Moscato d’Asti in the Piedmont since the early 1900s, the Saracco family put quality Moscato on the map. Paolo is the third generation to produce this wine which balances traditional methods and modern techniques.
“During the tasting, we had a few potential options as the dessert course, but the second we all tried the Saracco d'Asti, we knew it had to be our final course wine. I think all wine lovers have had a stereotypical Moscato, but this Moscato is nothing like that. It is like freshly sliced and roasted pear with fine bubbles that will leave you grinning from ear to ear.”
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Weekend Specials
M’tucci’s Italian
Ravioli - Speck/Thyme/Ricotta filled Ravioli, Shrimp, Brussel Sprouts, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Capers, Lemon Cream Sauce, Fennel Sprouts, Pecorino $27
14 oz. Ribeye: Crispy Salt Water Potatoes, Grilled Asparagus, Grilled Lemon, Balsamic Reduction $43
Pan-Seared Mahi Mahi - Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Sautéed Arugula, Grilled Artichokes, Lemon Caper Sauce $31
Braise - Pomegranate Red Wine Braised New Zealand Lamb - Gorgonzola Creamy Polenta, Sautéed Spinach, Braising Sauce of Mint & Pomegranate $29
Weekend Cocktail
El Tesorosso - El Tesoro Reposado Tequila, Lime Juice, Simple Syrup, M’tucci’s Rosso Float
M’tucci’s Moderno
14 oz. NY Strip - Traditional Italian Salsa Verde, Crispy Saltwater Potatoes, & Grilled Asparagus $36
Pan-Seared Mahi Mahi - Roasted Artichoke, Braised Escarole, Mashed Potatoes, Caper Lemon Butter Sauce, & Smoked Prosciutto Powder $31
Lobster & Shrimp Pasta - Grape Tomatoes, Lobster Sauce & House Made Linguine $29
Iberico Charcuterie Board - Pata Negra Jamon Iberico, Triple Cream Brie, Seared Artichoke Hearts, Caramelized Onion Mostarda $15
Weekend Cocktail
Hot Buttered Rum - Vara Añejo Rum, Allspice Dram, Liquid Alchemist Ginger, House Made Butter Mix
M’tucci’s Twenty-Five
14 oz. NY Strip - Grilled Broccolini, Whipped Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Smoked Blackberry bone Marrow Butter $36
Pan-Seared Ruby Trout - Garlic Whipped Potatoes, Braised Greens, Stem on Artichoke Hearts, Lemon Butter Caper Sauce $27
Grilled New Zealand Lamb Chops - 2 6 oz. Chops, Sweet Potato Mash, Sautéed Spinach, Balsamic Redution
Weekend Cocktail
Wake Up in Italy - Bailey’s Irish Cream, Frangelico, Giffard Cacao, Lavazza Coffee, Whipped Cream
M’tucci’s Bar Roma
Cold Smoked New Zealand Lamb Chops - Tri-Colored Camp Fire Potato Hash, Braised Greens, Roasted Green Apple & Mint Chutney $33
Pan-Seared Swordfish - Garlic Whipped Potatoes, Braised Arugula with Garlic, Seared Stem-on Artichokes, Lemon Caper Butter Sauce $33
Weekend Cocktail
Now You See me - Espolon Tequila, Grande Absinthe, Pineapple Juice, Lime Juice, Simple Syrup
Live Music for January
M’tucci’s Bar Roma - Wed 6:30-8:30. Sunday noon-2pm
1/8 Matt Jones
1/11 Alex Long
1/15 Javier Ortega
1/18 Jason Seel
1/22 Abby Deeter
1/25 Rob Martinez
1/29 Xandra
M’tucci’s Twenty-Five - Thursday 6:30-8:30 * Friday 7:30-9:30
1/6 John Martinez
1/12 Amy Faithe
1/13 Gilbert Uribe
1/19 RJ Perez
1/20 Javier Ortega
1/26 Amy Faithe
1/27 Lani Nash
M’tucci’s Moderno - Thursday 6:30-830 *Friday 7:30-9:30
1/6 Lani Nash
1/12 John Martinez
1/13 RJ Perez
1/19 Oscar Butler
1/20 Matt Jones
1/26 Chessa Peak
1/27 John Martinez
Thanks for reading. See you next Friday. Ciao!
